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Authorities say they were forced to fire at Gaines after she pointed her gun at them, threatening to kill. Officers, whose names have not been released, fired one shot, missing Gaines. She then fired back twice in retaliation, and was fatally struck by three bullets.
Putting your money where your mouth is just became literal in Baton Rouge! We have all wondered what can we do to bring about change in our community to stop the senseless killings of african americans. Many prominent leaders of the #BlackLivesMatter movement have pleaded with americans to NOT spend a dime for an extended […]
(Silver Spring, MD – July 8, 2016) – Radio One, Inc. is deeply saddened and troubled by the recent events in our country. There is no doubt, this is a critical moment in our history. From Baton Rouge, LA and Minneapolis, MN to Dallas, TX, the outcry of Black people is reverberating throughout this country. […]
A Minnesota man by the name of Philando Castile is shot to death by police in front of his girlfriend and her young daughter after being pulled over for a busted taillight yesterday.
For more than a year, Black Lives Matter protesters have demanded change within the American justice system. It would seem as though the Justice Department has heard their plea and announced a new mandate forcing 33,000 federal agents, as well as prosecutors, to undergo training to stop their personal biases from influencing law enforcement decision.
The Supreme Court has rejected former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's appeal and will not review his corruption conviction. The High Court's decision was announced on its order list without further comment.
Baltimore County public schools are exploring ways to reduce suspensions for students of color. Hundreds of educators attended a two-day conference to find solutions.
Jesse Williams is no stranger to being "woke." Check out nine other times he spoke perfectly about race in America.
Judge Barry Williams declared Officer Goodson not guilty of second-degree depraved murder on Thursday.