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Get Out And Vote: 9 States Hold Primaries Today
Nine states head out to vote on Black Out Tuesday. Now, more than ever, it is important for us to elect somebody that will actually fight for the people. As we continue to witness social unrest with protests taking place across the nation, curfews have been imposed to keep people off the streets. On top of that, the coronavirus still poses a major concern. Some states had delayed their primary voting because of the pandemic and, today, nine states are open for voting. District of Columbia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Dakota are...
PA Politician Calls Black Lives Matter "Left-Wing Hate Group"
Tobias Harris and Meek Mill are calling for his resignation. Peaceful protests in Philadelphia turned into riots after police sprayed gas at protesters yesterday, Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Things have been heated throughout the city, though they were moments of harmony during Monday’s protests. The Mayor of the city described it as “one of the biggest crises in the city’s history.” However, Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale completely diminished the work of the Black Lives Matter movement by labeling them a”left-wing hate group” in an open letter shared to social media pages on Tuesday morning. “What we saw this weekend in...
Michigan Police Pepper-Spray & Shoot Tear Gas Canister Directly In Face Of Protestor: Video
A man in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was maced, and before he could even turn around, the police shot a tear gas canister into his face. A video that has gone viral has resulted in an investigation, Grand Rapids Police Sgt. Dan Adams confirmed on Tuesday. The video shows a man approaching a line of heavily-armed police officers, and while he doesn’t seem to pose any real threat, in the sense that he has no weapons visible, the police proceed to pepper spray him. As he turns around, blinded by the pepper spray, the police retaliate once again by throwing...
LAPD Officers Beat Peaceful Protestors With Batons
A video shows several Los Angeles police officers beating a crowd of peaceful protestors with their batons. There have been several stories and videos coming out of the protests across the country and many of them have been ridiculously shocking. Watching these clips, you see people in pain, fighting for the countless lives lost from police brutality and racism. In Los Angeles, we shared a story about a store owner that was detained while preventing a nearby shop from being looted. Now, we’re shining a light on another violent incident from a recent protest. A video is circulating across...
YG Forced To Cancel Protest, Releases "FTP"
YG releases a new song after he was told that his protest could become unsafe. YG‘s plans to hold a protest in wake of the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have been put on hold. The rapper took to Instagram to announce that he was told that the protest could be unsafe and can possibly result in people getting hurt or shot. “So I got bad news I was told today that my protest is not safe and that people could get hurt or shot,” YG said. He previously announced plans to hold a...
George Floyd’s Family Informed That 3 Other Officers Will Be Charged
Ben Crump, George Floyd’s family attorney, claims that he has been informed that the three other officers involved in Floyd’s murder will be charged. George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minneapolis man, was killed after a since-fired police officer, Derek Chauvin, applied forceful pressure on his neck and back for nearly nine minutes, resulting in his death at the scene. Two opposing autopsies confirm that Floyd’s death can be ruled a homicide, with one directly pointing to asphyxia as a result of Chauvin’s pressure. Derek Chauvin is currently in a maximum-security prison and has been charged with third-degree murder. Ben Crump, a...
Australian News Crew Attacked By Police Officer
An Australian news crew found themselves on the receiving end of police brutality after a cameraman was assaulted. Yesterday afternoon, an Australian 7News crew got a first-hand encounter with what Donald Trump’s “domination” looks like. As tensions began to escalate in Washington D.C, Amelia Brace and cameraman Tim Myers of 7News were on the ground to recount their experience covering the protest. “We’ve been fired at with rubber bullets, my cameraman has been hit,” explains Brace, as footage reveals riot police positioning to move in. Before long, the crowd is retreating, and the video footage reveals a police offer throwing...
Blackout Tuesday Posts Are Drowning Out Important BLM Info
Anyone participating in Blackout Tuesday should not use the Black Lives Matter hashtag. Blackout Tuesday is in full effect in the music industry. A day created to support and amplify Black voices, raise awareness, and truly reflect on what we all need to do in order to support the Black community at large, especially since the music industry has been thriving off of Black culture since its inception. With black squares filling up the timeline in solidarity with the Black community at a critical time in history, The Verge reports that the addition of #BLM and #BlackLivesMatter hashtags in...
Central Florida Sheriff Champions Residents’ Gun Use On Would-Be Rioters
Sheriff Grady Judd warns that Polk County residents are armed. As protests continue across the country, Trump has advocated for the use of violence against those participating (and then proceeded to pat himself on the back), and it’s a sentiment that’s been echoed by a sheriff based in Central Florida. Sheriff Grady Judd participated in a conference on Monday alongside other law enforcement and religious figures, where he warned any protestors or rioters in Polk County that the residents are equipped with guns, as though to scare them off. This was apparently in response to social media posts insinuating that...Recent Posts
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