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Alton Sterling Will Receive No Justice, Louisiana Attorney General Presses No Charges

Alton Sterling Will Receive No Justice, Louisiana Attorney General Presses No Charges

Alton Sterling died at the hands of two Baton Rouge police officers in July 2016. But Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced on Tuesday that no charges will be filed against them. According to CNN, “countless hours” were spent on the investigation into the officers’ actions, but authorities have determined that the use of lethal […]

6y ago

T.I. Leads Protest Of Atlanta Restaurant Accused Of Discriminating Against Blacks

T.I. Leads Protest Of Atlanta Restaurant Accused Of Discriminating Against Blacks

Rap star T.I. is throwing his support behind protests aimed at an Atlanta restaurant accused of discriminating against black patrons. A number of Houston’s eateries in Atlanta have recently been hit with such allegations, and the ASAP rapper hasn’t wasted any time putting them on blast. “Ok so I’ve heard 4 different stories from 4 […]

7y ago

Alton Sterling Shooting: No Federal Charges For Officers, State Charges Still Possible

Alton Sterling Shooting: No Federal Charges For Officers, State Charges Still Possible

The two Baton Rouge police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling last year will not face federal charges as a result of the incident, says U.S Attorney Corey Admundson. The decision was announced at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. The announcement confirmed rumors that were reported by multiple sources on Tuesday, which […]

7y ago

Jeremy Lin Speaks Out Against Trump Travel Ban, Level Of Activism On Rise

Jeremy Lin Speaks Out Against Trump Travel Ban, Level Of Activism On Rise

Jeremy Lin is no fan of new President Donald Trump’s travel ban prohibiting people from seven primarily Muslim countries from entering the U.S. The only American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent in NBA history recently took to Twitter to voice his disapproval. “As an American, sorry to everyone affected by the #MuslinBan,” Lin wrote. “This […]

7y ago

Kim Kardashian Low Profile At Kanye West Inglewood Concert Rests Rocky Relationship Rumors

Kim Kardashian Low Profile At Kanye West Inglewood Concert Rests Rocky Relationship Rumors

Kim Kardashian kept a low-key profile at Kanye West’s concert in Inglewood California and that did not come as a surprise, given that she is still recovering from the Paris robbery ordeal. In the company of her younger sibling, Kylie Jenner, the reality TV star was spotted wearing a black baseball hat and a gray […]

8y ago

John Legend’s Public Support For ‘Anti-Americans’ Who Refuse To Stand For ‘Weak’ National Anthem

John Legend’s Public Support For ‘Anti-Americans’ Who Refuse To Stand For ‘Weak’ National Anthem

John Legend’s recent photos on his social media accounts show him as a happy family man who is having the time of his life with his 4-month-old daughter, including a post that showed the singer playing “O Christmas Tree” on the piano in his $14.1 million Beverly Hills mansion, according to Us Magazine. But there […]

8y ago

Relations Between The Police And Their Communities Continue To Be Strained, Contrition Is Needed

Relations Between The Police And Their Communities Continue To Be Strained, Contrition Is Needed

The aftermath from the video release of the Paul O’Neal shooting, courtesy of the Chicago Tribune, further pushes community relations back to unspeakable depths. There have been rallies by Black Lives Matter and other groups throughout Chicago, which are expected to continue on during the weekend, according to ABC News. And for the most part, […]

8y ago

Mischa Barton Sells Home, Creates Instagram Controversy With White Privilege And Topless Photos

Mischa Barton Sells Home, Creates Instagram Controversy With White Privilege And Topless Photos

Mischa Barton recently sold her Los Angeles house. According to the L.A. Times. After years being on and off the market, Mischa Barton has finally sold her home in the Beverly Hills Post Office area for $7.05 million. Barton rose to fame with her role on The O.C. and she bought the house on 1.2 […]

8y ago

Paul O’Neal Vs. Cody Gallamore: ‘White Privilege’? Same Scenario, But Far Different Results

Paul O’Neal Vs. Cody Gallamore: ‘White Privilege’? Same Scenario, But Far Different Results

Paul O’Neal’s death revealed a “shocking and disturbing” realization to Chicago police’s oversight board. Yet, Cody Gallamore actually shot at officers. He’s alive and well. What’s the difference? Why was 18-year-old Paul O’Neal shot in the back by officers who claimed he had a gun, when it was verified that he didn’t? https://twitter.com/CovertAnonymous/status/759490531034562560 All the […]

8y ago

Alton Sterling: FBI Seals Autopsy Results, Raises More Speculation About Foul Play

Alton Sterling: FBI Seals Autopsy Results, Raises More Speculation About Foul Play

New details about the highly publicized shooting of Alton Sterling have emerged. According to the Advocate, the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana has issued a Federal Court Order to have Alton Sterling’s autopsy records sealed which would prohibit the documents from being released to the public, and now a federal judge […]

8y ago

Macklemore And Bryan Cranston Join Forces To Urge Americans To Vote Against Donald Trump, Contribute To Olympic Anthem

Macklemore And Bryan Cranston Join Forces To Urge Americans To Vote Against Donald Trump, Contribute To Olympic Anthem

Macklemore is one of many celebrities who have been vocal against the injustices faced by African Americans. Despite being a white American, Macklemore has stood his ground in fighting against racism. In fact, he has called upon other white celebrities like Iggy Azalea to join the fight against racism. According to Vibe, the “Same Love” […]

8y ago

Michael Brown’s Mother To Speak At DNC: Lezley McSpadden Pens Op-Ed About Deaths Of Alton Sterling And Philando Castile

Michael Brown’s Mother To Speak At DNC: Lezley McSpadden Pens Op-Ed About Deaths Of Alton Sterling And Philando Castile

Lezley McSpadden, a woman still only known to much of the world as simply “Michael Brown’s mother,” has written an op-ed for the New York Times about the recent deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. She is also scheduled to speak at this week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC), bringing her platform of grief to […]

8y ago

Christopher LeDay: Man Who Shared Alton Sterling Shooting Video Not Allowed To Return To Work

Christopher LeDay: Man Who Shared Alton Sterling Shooting Video Not Allowed To Return To Work

The man who posted the viral video of Alton Sterling’s death is now fighting for his job. Apparently, his recent arrest in connection with the video has created a number of problems, and he’s not allowed to return to work. According to the Root, law enforcement officers arrived at Christopher LeDay’s job at Dobbins Air […]

8y ago

Amid Death And Chaos In Baton Rouge, Families Of Alton Sterling And Slain Officer Montrell Jackson Mourn Together [Video]

Amid Death And Chaos In Baton Rouge, Families Of Alton Sterling And Slain Officer Montrell Jackson Mourn Together [Video]

Baton Rouge, the capital city of Louisiana, rose to nationwide attention in the last few days for all the wrong reasons. Earlier this month, Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man who sold CDs outside a convenience store in the city, was shot to death by officers of the Baton Rouge Police Department, triggering widespread protests […]

8y ago

Barack Obama Gives Statement About Baton Rouge Slayings

Barack Obama Gives Statement About Baton Rouge Slayings

Saying that “Nothing justifies violence against law enforcement,” United States President Barack Obama offered his thoughts about the slayings of three Baton Rouge police officers earlier today, according to USA Today. Obama said the Baton Rouge police officers that were killed and those that were wounded in the shooting “were our fellow Americans, part of […]

8y ago

Baton Rouge Shooting: Three Police Officers Killed In Armed Attack, One Suspect Dead, Police Believe More Suspects Could Be Involved [Updated]

Baton Rouge Shooting: Three Police Officers Killed In Armed Attack, One Suspect Dead, Police Believe More Suspects Could Be Involved [Updated]

Three Baton Rouge law enforcement officials have been fatally shot in gunfire that erupted near the Hammond Air Plaza on Sunday morning, a mile away from the police headquarters in Louisiana’s capital city, according to officials.. A suspect, who was identified as Gavin Long by The Washington Post, was shot down by the police, but […]

8y ago

Store Owner Who Filmed Alton Sterling’s Death Is Now Suing The Baton Rouge Police Department

Store Owner Who Filmed Alton Sterling’s Death Is Now Suing The Baton Rouge Police Department

Abdullah Muflahi, the owner of the Triple S Food Mart outside which Alton Sterling was killed by two Baton Rouge police officers, is now suing the police department for unlawful detention and confiscating the store’s surveillance video without a warrant. Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man, was shot multiple times by two white Baton Rouge […]

8y ago

Baton Rouge Arrests: 12-Year-Old Jailed Over Alleged Plot To Shoot Police

Baton Rouge Arrests: 12-Year-Old Jailed Over Alleged Plot To Shoot Police

Baton Rouge arrests continue as police apprehend a 12-year-old boy who was allegedly connected in a plot to kill police officers. With all the tension tightening in Baton Rouge, arrests and use of force have escalated within the city. However, age plays no part in the city’s efforts. 12-year-old becomes 4th person arrested in pawn […]

8y ago

Basketball Great Charles Barkley Condemns Black Lives Matter While Justifying Alton Sterling, Philandro Castile Shootings

Basketball Great Charles Barkley Condemns Black Lives Matter While Justifying Alton Sterling, Philandro Castile Shootings

As Black Lives Matter supporters continue to rally against the police-perpetrated deaths of Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile, former basketball star Charles Barkley has surprisingly chosen to take an opposing stance against them. While being interviewed on The Dan Le Batard Show on Tuesday, the 53-year-old TNT Sports commentator expressed that most instances of racial […]

8y ago

President Obama Calls The Families Of Alton Sterling And Philando Castile Before Addressing Dallas Memorial For Slain Cops

President Obama Calls The Families Of Alton Sterling And Philando Castile Before Addressing Dallas Memorial For Slain Cops

U.S. President Barack Obama called the families of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile to offer condolences before attending an interfaith memorial service to honor the five police officers killed in Dallas, Texas, on July 7. President Obama reached out to the families of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and of Philando Castile, who was […]

8y ago

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