*The recent deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice will be the hot topic addressed by President Barack Obama today in an exclusive interview with BET Networks. BET News’ Jeff Johnson will chat with the commander-in-chief about the tragedies on “BET News Presents: A Conversation with President Barack Obama.” A portion of the […]
*Lesley McSpadden and Michael Brown Sr., the parents of Michael Brown, Jr., the unarmed teen who was fatally shot by officer Darren Wilson may be making fewer public appearances today, but they are still fighting to change the laws that allow rogue officers like Wilson to go scott-free after committing the crime of murder. McSpadden […]
*As the racial divide continues between law enforcement and African-Americans in the U.S., a new trend has emerged on social media. Media sources report that white Twitter users are sharing stories of their own that highlight getting away with various crimes with minimal or no action taken against them by police. The trend, dubbed #CrimingWhileWhite, […]
*As we reported earlier, former NBA player and now broadcaster Charles Barkley has basically come out against the prevailing sentiment in the black community regarding the Ferguson grand jury’s decision to not indict former police office Darren Wilson for the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. Barkley went on Philadelphia’s 97.5 Fanatic radio […]
*The emotion of Michael Brown’s stepfather may have put him in the sights of the authorities. CNN reports that Ferguson police are considering whether or not to charge Louis Head for inciting a riot after the grand jury’s decision to not indict police officer Darren Wilson for killing Brown by yelling “Burn this b*tch down.” […]
*More changes are in store for law enforcement as the White House announces an increase in body camera use and an overhaul involving military equipment. A news release from the White House outlines several reforms that have been proposed. “Recent events in Ferguson, Missouri and around the country have highlighted the importance of strong, collaborative […]
*Despite upsetting the St. Louis Police Officers Association with a unified showing of the “hands up, don’t shoot” gesture symbolizing the Michael Brown case, the NFL will not fine St. Louis Rams players Jared Cook, Kenny Britt, Stedman Bailey, Chris Givens and Tavon Austin. A statement released Sunday by the SLPOA included the organization’s demand […]
