Is it just me, or does it still not feel like the holidays yet? Perhaps the warmish, wet weather we’ve had here in the Northeast is partly to blame, or maybe it’s that the calendar has jammed the buying season into one less week this year because of a late Thanksgiving. Yes, yes, Chanukah, for… Continue reading Is It Just Me?
Category: Mike Brown
What LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire and Sheldon Richardson Said About Police Violence
“It’s the same statement I made before,” James said after the Cavaliers finished shootaround Thursday before a 90-87 win over the New York Knicks. “It’s a sensitive subject right now. Violence is not the answer and retaliation isn’t the solution. As a society we just have to do better. I pray for the families of… Continue reading What LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire and Sheldon Richardson Said About Police Violence
Congress Members Join The Protest – “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” – PIC
I admire people who will stand up for something, anything, just stand up… and while you’re at it, raise your hands in support of the movement! Four members of the Congressional Black Caucus did the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture during remarks Monday on the House Floor, to show solidarity with protesters in Ferguson, Mo. Reps.… Continue reading Congress Members Join The Protest – “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” – PIC
Darren Wilson Gave Different Accounts of Mike Brown’s Shooting
It is not easy telling the same story, when that story is a lie. Darren Wilson changed his story following the immediate aftermath of the fatal shooting of unarmed black teen Michael Brown to include events about which he initially denied all knowledge. Evidence presented to the grand jury and reviewed by MailOnline has revealed… Continue reading Darren Wilson Gave Different Accounts of Mike Brown’s Shooting
Protester Hugs Police During Portland’s ‘Ferguson’ Protests – PIC
As thousands gathered to make their voices heard during a rally earlier this week, one officer and a young man paused to hear each other out. This image, shot by freelance photographer Johnny Nguyen, shows Portland Police Sgt. Bret Barnum hugging 12-year-old Devonte Hart during the Ferguson demonstration in Portland on Nov. 25, 2014.
New Orleans Saints Player Shares His Feelings on Darren Wilson’s Verdict
The following post was written by New Orleans Saints tight-end, Benjamin Watson. The 33 year old wrote the post and shared it on his Facebook page after hearing that Darren Wilson will not even face a trial for killing Ferguson teenager, Mike Brown. His post has since gone viral. At some point while I was… Continue reading New Orleans Saints Player Shares His Feelings on Darren Wilson’s Verdict
Mike Brown’s Mother Talks about Thanksgiving Without Her Son – Video
While Mike Brown’s murderer, Darren Wilson, spoke about how excited he was about living his life and expecting his baby, the mother of the teenager Darren killed spoke about hearing the grand jury’s decision not to indict Darren Wilson and thanksgiving without her son. Video
Rapper’s Spontaneous Tribute to Mike Brown – Video
Rapper Killer Mike paid an emotional tribute to Ferguson’s murdered teenager, Mike Brown. “I would like to say rest in peace to Michael Brown,” the rapper starts, cheers rising up from the crowd. “I would like to give all thoughts and prayers to the people who are out there peacefully protesting. And I also give… Continue reading Rapper’s Spontaneous Tribute to Mike Brown – Video
My Crime? I Was Born a Black Child
That’s it. That’s all you need to know. It doesn’t matter that I walk like you, or talk like you. It doesn’t matter what my education is or what my goals in life are. It doesn’t matter if I wear with my pants sagging or have all tailored made suit. My crime was already committed… Continue reading My Crime? I Was Born a Black Child
Mike Brown – Just Another Statistic, Just Another Murdered Black Man in America
There is a tradition, a history in this country and tonight, with the grand jury’s decision that officer Darren Wilson did absolutely nothing wrong when he chased after and gunned down a fleeing Mike Brown, another chapter was added to that history. We’ve seen this play out many times before and tonight was no different.… Continue reading Mike Brown – Just Another Statistic, Just Another Murdered Black Man in America
Gun Sales in Ferguson Shoots Up 700 Percent
The decision by the Ferguson Grand Jury on whether or not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the killing of an unarmed teenager, Mike Brown, is almost here. And in preparation for that decision, gun sales have skyrocketed in Ferguson. Metro Shooting Supplies, which is located near Ferguson, usually sells 30 to 40 firearms per… Continue reading Gun Sales in Ferguson Shoots Up 700 Percent
Preparing for War in Ferguson Missouri
With what is slowly becoming apparent that police officer Darren Wilson will walk free after gunning down a teenager in Ferguson Missouri, organizers, protesters, the police and even the KKK are all preparing for war, waiting for the decision from the grand jury. Video