UPDATE 4:03 AM EST: The family that killer George Zimmerman helped to rescue was White, reports TMZ. Lucky for them. If they had been Black, he would have thought they looked suspicious, accused them of stealing the SUV and shot them dead before the police could get there. ——————————————————————————- Killer George Zimmerman, 29, has allegedly […]
In an explosive interview with ‘Democracy Now‘s Amy Goodman, Dr. Cornel West labeled President Barack Obama a “global George Zimmerman” for his unethical — and expanding — drone war that is responsible for the murders of hundreds of innocent children, and for closely considering New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly — the architect of […]
The 1965 March in Selma, Ala., also known as “Bloody Sunday,” has long been immortalized in lore via photos, articles, and other means of media. The gripping details of the event make up the story for a new graphic novel comic (pictured) that was promoted by one of the Civil Rights Movement’s most-visible leaders, Rep. […]
Rapper J. Cole (pictured) has apologized to the autism community after comparing the condition to retardation on a recent song, reports Contact Music. In a verse he contributed to Drake‘s “Jodeci Freestyle,” the hip-hop star raps that he’s “artistic” while his rivals are “autistic, retarded.” As soon as the song hit the airwaves, backlash ensued. […]
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was a long and contested legal battle between Union President Abraham Lincoln (pictured with pen) and the Confederate states that resisted freeing slaves and officially abolishing slavery. Although Lincoln knew his efforts would not overturn the practice of slavery without the backing of Congress, he would still […]
Civil Rights leaders are reflecting on the recent trials of George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin’s killer, and the ongoing attempts to re-indict Richard Haste (pictured), the NYPD officer who murdered Ramarley Graham in the Bronx last year. RELATED: Constance Malcolm, Supporters Speak Out For Cop-Slain Ramarley Graham After Failed Indictment In a press release that was made […]
After Rachel Jeantel‘s primetime appearance as a witness in the killing of her friend, Trayvon Martin, the 19-year-old says the experience has inspired her to pursue a law career. Jeantel spoke exclusively to The Rickey Smiley Morning Show last week when she spoke about how the George Zimmerman trial affected her. She said the not […]
Florida Gators linebacker Antonio Morrison (pictured) quickly found out that his bark was more detrimental than his bite when he was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly barking at a police dog and resisting arrest outside a Gainesville after-hours club, according to Orlando Sentinel. SEE ALSO: Siohvaughn Funches: Dwyane Wade’s Ex-Wife Claims She’s Living On The […]
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