Freddie Gray
An iconic image taken on April 25 by 26-year-old Baltimore resident Devin Allen is featured on this week’s issue of TIME Magazine. Allen took to the streets of Baltimore, in the middle of riots resulting from the death of Freddie Gray, and captured fascinating images of raw emotion, hurt and pain from a generation misunderstood. Instagram […]
Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts held a press conference Thursday to announce the findings of the Freddie Gray investigation were handed over Thursday morning to the Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, a day early. Over 30 detectives worked full-time on this case. New information was made public that was previously unknown by investigators. That new information included […]
Former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis is heartbroken over the recent riots in Baltimore. The SuperBowl champ even passed up an opportunity to cover the NFL Draft to keep a close eye on Baltimore. Ray’s passionate words resonate in the hearts of Baltimoreans and we hope it resonates in the hearts of rioters. “No way, no […]
It’s no secret. The word “thug” in the media has long been a euphemism for Black people, often used by those who fail to consider…
Despite its proximity to the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland has been the center of economic despair and urban blight since riots rolled…
The images of Baltimore, Maryland on fire following the funeral of Freddie Gray — the 25-year-old man who died in police custody last week —…
In an effort to tamp down anger and explore the undercurrent of the rage driving protesters, an executive with the Baltimore Orioles took to Twitter…
Maryland Governor Hogan has signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency and activating the National Guard. Baltimore rioters have been attacking police, vandalizing businesses, looting and causing mass destruction in Baltimore City since Freddie Gray was laid to rest Monday morning. “I, Lawrence J. Hogan Jr, Governor of the State of Maryland…declare that […]
The Baltimore City Police Department released a statement Monday afternoon stating they received credible information that various gangs are conspiring to enter a partnership to “take out” law enforcement. An emailed statement from police read: “The Baltimore Police Department / Criminal Intelligence Unit has received credible information that members of various gangs including the Black […]
Updated 9:55pm — Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake held a press conference Saturday expressing her disappointment in some of the protesters inciting violence and destruction within Baltimore City. Jason Downs, a representative for Freddie Gray’s family, urged protesters to remain peaceful. Fredricka Gray, the twin sister of Freddie Gray spoke on behalf of her parents saying […]