Tag: black lives matter
Former Officer Convicted In George Floyd’s Death
The judge noted that Thao held back concerned bystanders and prevented an off-duty firefighter from providing medical aid to Floyd.
Read MoreA D.C. Teacher Dies After Encounter With Los Angeles Police
Keenan Anderson, not only a 10th-grade teacher at Digital Pioneers Academy in D.C but also the cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder, dies from cardiac arrest after being tased by Los Angeles police.
Read MoreBaltimore Will Pay $3.5 Million To Local Businesses Damaged During Freddie Gray Protests
The city of Baltimore has reached a $3.5 million settlement with local businesses damaged during protests and unrest over the 2015 death of Freddie Gray.
Read More“Say Their Names: How Black Lives Came To Matter In America”
New book looks at how the death of George Floyd and other issues changed how America views the Black Lives Matter movement.
Read MoreProud Boys Leader Sentenced
Enrique Tarrio was convicted of burning a Black Lives Matter banner
Read MorePolice Not Charged In Jacob Blake Shooting
The shooting left Blake paralyzed and triggered several nights of protests in Kenosha, with some turning violent.
Read MorePolice Shooting Sparks Racial Unrest in Philadelphia
Protests flare in Philadelphia after police kill Black man.
Read MoreBreonna Taylor Grand Jury Proceedings Released
Grand jury audio details moments before Breonna Taylor died.
Read MoreMilan Fashion Gives Small Opening To Black Lives Matter
‘’Many kids are writing to thank me, saying they have rediscovered their trust, and they had hope,” Ngomo said. “I know we are trendy now. I am not sure next year we will have all this light on the project. I want to be positive and believe this is a next step.’’
Read MoreBreonna Taylor, Grand Juries and Justice
We continue to examine the impact of the grand jury decision, protests and what justice means, going forward.
Read MoreOfficials Plead For Calm After Breonna Taylor Protests
A new round of demonstrations in U.S. cities expected tonight.
Read MoreLouisville State of Emergency, Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Meets
Executive Orders Issued Ahead Of Breonna Taylor Decision
Read MoreNo Release Of Law Enforcement Names In Lafayette Square Protest
The names of law enforcement officers involved in the clearing of Lafayette Square will not be released, says a federal judge.
Read MoreThe Incident at The Fish Market Restaurant
What has happened since then and what might be a possible end game for the restaurant and the community?
Read MoreHearing On BLM Protests, Police Action Near White House
Park Police head: No White House order for move on protest
Read MoreBlack Content Dominates Major Platforms
Proper and inclusive representation in the media is very important. If you don’t have an account make one and subscribe, you won’t be disappointed!
Read MoreWhite Woman Charged After Racist Central Park Confrontation
Amy Cooper charged with falsely reporting.
Read MoreYoung, Gifted and Frisked
Young, Gifted and Frisked is an examination of what appears to be a resurgence of stop and frisk policies by police across the nation.
Read MoreThree Men Indicted in the Ahmaud Arbery Case
A Glynn County, Georgia grand jury has indicted Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr.
Read MoreCNN Commentator Bakari Sellers
Bakari Sellers discusses politics, racism and racial justice.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter Network Establishes $12M Grant Fund
A separate $6.5 million fund has been established for its network of 16 affiliate chapters.
Read MoreEddie Levert Shares Story Of Son Dying In Police Custody
We’re talking about the issue that everyone is concerned about these days… the loss of black men while in the custody of law enforcement. This issue hits home for Levert.
Read MoreSpecial Guest, Reverend Al Sharpton On The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Reverend Al Sharpton joined the SHMS this morning to talk about the tragic death of George Floyd, the protests, police reform and more
Read MoreAppeal for Peace in Minneapolis
Violent protests rocked Minneapolis for 2nd straight night.
Read MoreTIME Magazine Honors the Founders of ‘Black Lives Matter’
Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi were honored for their 2013 founding of Black Lives Matter which has shaped a decade.
Read MoreMurder Indictment In Atatiana Jefferson’s Death
Ex-Fort Worth Cop Indicted For Murder In Woman’s Death
Read MorePolice and Your Community, Part 1
Part one of a two-day series, examining policing in communities in the greater DC area.
Read MoreCohen Grilling Ongoing In Closed Senate Meeting, Florida Officer Using ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense in Trial for Killing Black Motorist
Cohen Grilling Ongoing In Closed Senate Meeting. Florida Officer Using ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense in Trial for Killing Black Motorist. Virginia’s State Superintendent Urges Elimination Of Racism.
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