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Kendrick Sampson, "Insecure" Star, Hit By Rubber Bullets & Batons At Protest
Kendrick Sampson was on the front line of protests in Los Angeles, and videos show the actor being beaten by police. Insecure and How to Get Away with Murder actor Kendrick Sampson has been using his voice to speak on Black Lives Matter and issues pertaining to the black community for years. So, it wasn’t surprising that when protests were being organized following the police-involved killing of George Floyd, Kendrick Sampson made sure that he was on the ground and in the crowd among members of his community in solidarity with supporters worldwide. Bennett Raglin / Stringer / Getty Images Last...
Wendy’s Restaurant To Donate $500K To "Support Social Justice" After #WendysIsOver Trend
Wendy’s went viral yesterday (June 2) after it was shared that the company’s CEO donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Donald Trump’s presidential re-election campaign. Cancel Culture was on full display yesterday (June 2) after Business Insider released a report about Muy Cos. CEO James Bodenstedt. According to the outlet, Bondenstedt has been an avid supporter of President Donald Trump, reportedly giving $440K to his re-election campaign and $200K to the Trump Victory Pac. After the news circulated, the fast-food chain Wendy’s began to trend on social media as people called for the restaurant to be canceled. However, Muys...
Michael B. Jordan & Jamie Foxx’s "Just Mercy" Free To Rent As A Show Of Protest Support
The legal drama is now free to rent for the month of June. The civil rights era film co-starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx has been made available to rent for free for the month of June on digital streaming platforms by Warner Bros. Pictures because of the company’s belief in the “power of story.” Just Mercy, originally released in theaters back in 2019 to limited reception, is a film about the work of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson in the 80s. Directed by Daniel Cretton, the film stars Michael B. Jordan as Stevenson, the lawyer who defends...
Boosie Badazz Says He’s Starting Street Fight Series Where He’ll Be The Commentator
Boosie Badazz claims he’s starting up a street fight series. While most of Boosie Badazz’s conversation with Theo Von centered about Black issues and Boosie’s response to the protests, towards the very end of the conversation, Boosie casually reveals that he’s got a new business in the works, and it’s one to rival the UFC. When Theo Von asks Boosie if he wants the UFC, he quickly replies no, before revealing his own fight-business plans: “I’m finna start my own backyard, across-the-track fights. We just going through the lawyers right now, I got my logo together.” Boosie says, “Every...
Florida Police Officer Suspended After Kneeling On Black Man’s Neck During Arrest
A Florida police officer has been put on leave after a video surfaced showing him kneeling on the back of a black man’s neck circulated online. A Sarasota, Florida police officer has been put on leave by his superiors after a video surfaced showing him exercising excessive force on a citizen. Last week, 46-year-old George Floyd was killed as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on the back of his neck. Floyd pleaded for his life, cried out for his mother, and repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. Witnesses begged Chauvin to move his knee over while three other officers held...
Jordan Peele Won’t Let John Boyega Be Blackballed: "We Got You"
Jordan Peele tweeted his support of John Boyega after the “Star Wars” actor gave a passionate speech Days ago, Star Wars actor John Boyega gained international attention once again after sharing an impassioned video supporting Black Lives Matter. Not only did he say he hates racists, but the British actor also implored his followers to delete him if they were either racist or justified the behaviors of the officers involved in George Floyd’s death. John Boyega began trending on social media as there were mixed responses from fans, as some people supported him using his platform while others took the time...
George Floyd Protests Result In Virginia Removing Confederate Robert E. Lee Statue
George Floyd protests have reportedly caused Virginia’s governor to remove a Robert E. Lee statue, however, it may just be relocated in the future. For decades, people have been advocating for the removal of Confederate statues. While there are monuments set up throughout the United States, the South, unsurprisingly, is where an overwhelming amount of statues dedicated to the leaders of the Confederacy continue to sit. Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his soldiers fought for the secession of 11 slave states—Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee—and while the South lost the Civil...
Joseline Hernandez Says Stevie J Had "2 Black Eyes" Following Faith Evans Arrest
Joseline Hernandez commented that she saw Stevie J with two black eyes after it was reported that his wife, singer Faith Evans, was arrested for domestic violence. It seems that Stevie J doesn’t have a care in the world, and it has surprised many considering there were recent reports that his wife, Faith Evans, had been arrested. Over the weekend, reports surfaced that Faith Evans was taken into custody after she allegedly attacked Stevie J. While there weren’t many details shared about the reported domestic violence incident, TMZ stated that the event took place at the couple’s home in Los Angeles....
George Floyd Murder: Ex-Cops Mugshots, Bail Amount Revealed
Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Keung and Tou Thao have now been charged in connection to George Floyd’s death. The former officers involved in George Floyd’s murder have been officially charges for their connection to his death. The Attorney General made the announcement today, along with elevating Derek Chauvin’s charge to second-degree murder. Though it’s only the first step, it’s a promising one, at least in the way that politicians and government officials are dealing with Floyd’s death in Minnesota. TMZ has officially reported that their mugshots are in. The mugshots of the three officers, a teary-eyed Thomas Lane, J....Recent Posts
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