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
More Good News for Darren Wilson – He’s Expecting a Baby!
Darren Wilson, the man responsible for the death of Ferguson’s Mike Brown, is apparently responsible for new life. According to his interview with ABC, Darren Wilson and his wife are expecting a baby! Wilson, 28, had earlier told GMA anchor George Stephanopoulos that he had gotten married since the Aug. 9 shooting that has rocked… Continue reading More Good News for Darren Wilson – He’s Expecting a Baby!
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized – Underwent A Heart Procedure
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent heart surgery Wednesday morning in Washington, the high court said. The 81-year-old was admitted to the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center after she experienced discomfort during routine exercise on Tuesday night. She underwent a coronary catherization procedure and is now reportedly resting… Continue reading Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized – Underwent A Heart Procedure
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
THE FIX WAS IN ALL ALONG IN FERGUSON
As seen on America The Not So Beautiful November 25, 2014 By Mike Caccioppoli This is my first reaction to what just happened in Ferguson. My stomach is in knots. Buildings are burning. There are people who have criticized the title of my blog “America The Not So Beautiful.” They wanted something more optimistic, softer.… Continue reading THE FIX WAS IN ALL ALONG IN FERGUSON
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
Elizabeth Warren Is in Isreal – Hmmmm…
Calm down folks. I know you’re looking at this trip as an indication that Warren will run for president, but according to people with knowledge of Warren’s trip, her travels overseas has absolutely nothing to do with 2016 Warren is the lone lawmaker on the trip organized by the State Department and the Senate Banking… Continue reading Elizabeth Warren Is in Isreal – Hmmmm…
Naked Man Falls Out Of Womens Bathroom Ceiling
A Boston man received a litany of charges over the weekend, including attempted murder, mayhem, assault and battery on a person over 60, assault and battery on a police officer, lewd and lascivious act and malicious destruction to property over $250. Witnesses say the 26 year old was seen entering the women’s rest room at… Continue reading Naked Man Falls Out Of Womens Bathroom Ceiling
Gun Bought for Ferguson Unrest Accidentally Shoots Owner in Head
Another gun doing what guns do – killing people. A woman appears to have accidentally fatally shot herself in the head with a gun bought to prepare for possible Ferguson-related unrest, according to sources briefed on the police investigation. The shooting occurred Friday night in downtown St. Louis, the city’s Metropolitan Police Department said, in… Continue reading Gun Bought for Ferguson Unrest Accidentally Shoots Owner in Head