Originally, police tried to justify the shooting by saying the victim, 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry, exited his car and came after them. But two days later, Police Commissioner, Danielle Outlaw corrected that original report telling reporters that the victim was actually shot while sitting in his car. Surveillance video showed that happened. Video shows an officer… Continue reading Video Shows Police Shooting Eddie Irizarry While He Sat in Car
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Atlanta Police Chief Resigns, after yet another Black man dies at the hands of Police
Kerry Washington’s “Rant” about Recent Police Shootings
After giving birth to her second child and thanking well wishers, the ‘Scandal’ star took to twitter to “rant” about the recent police killing of Deborah Danner, the 66-year-old woman with schizophrenia, killed by a New York police officer. “It’s a quiet Saturday afternoon. So, a few things I wanna get off my chest…,” she started.… Continue reading Kerry Washington’s “Rant” about Recent Police Shootings
Charlotte Police Chief Will Not Release Police Video of Keith Lamont Scott’s Killing – Video
So much for transparency. After yet another police shooting of yet another black man, this time in Charlotte North Carolina, the chief of police decided to keep the video showing the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott a secret. Asked by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer why he chose not to release the video, Chief Kerr Putney said that… Continue reading Charlotte Police Chief Will Not Release Police Video of Keith Lamont Scott’s Killing – Video
We Need to Calm Down
If we need anything now, it’s to stop talking and let the investigations into the tragedies of the past week move forward. After all, in the overwhelming number of big news stories, the early information is usually the least reliable, but that’s the information that becomes the narrative. Then when we get contradictory evidence, it’s… Continue reading We Need to Calm Down
Sarah Palin Says Black Lives Matter is a “Farce”
It is sickening to think that there are people in this nation who supported Sarah Palin. And it is even more sickening to think that someone like Sarah Palin was considered to be our vice president. Oh wait! We now have Donald Trump and he wants to be President!!! Black people in this country have… Continue reading Sarah Palin Says Black Lives Matter is a “Farce”
Newt Gingrich – White People “don’t understand being black in America” – Video
In his conversation with Van Jones, former Republican House Speaker, Newt Gingrich, came to the shocking truth that black Americans live with every day – black lives do not matter to white America and white Americans could care less about blacks being gunned down every day by police. “It took me a long time, and… Continue reading Newt Gingrich – White People “don’t understand being black in America” – Video
Jeb Bush say Grand Jury Correct in Tamir Rice’s Killing – “There’s No There There” – Video
First of all, Jeb Bush did not know who Tamir Rice was. After the reporter asked him if he thought the grand jury was correct in refusing to bring charges against the two police officers who killed the 12-year-old boy in Ohio, Jeb began his answer saying something about Chicago. The reporter had to tell… Continue reading Jeb Bush say Grand Jury Correct in Tamir Rice’s Killing – “There’s No There There” – Video
An Emotional Antonio LeGrier Breaks Down While Talking About His Son’s Murder – Video
He called 911 looking for help with his son from the Chicago police but instead of getting that help, the father of Quintonio went on CNN today and shared his emotional story, telling the network how Chicago police shot and killed his 19 year old son over the weekend. During the CNN interview, Antonio LeGrier struggled on… Continue reading An Emotional Antonio LeGrier Breaks Down While Talking About His Son’s Murder – Video
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Police Shooting of Quintonio LeGrier
The father of Quintonio LeGrier, the teenager fatally shot by Chicago police over the weekend, has taken legal action against the city of Chicago, CNN reports. On Monday, Antonio LeGrier filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging the officer shot his son without justification, used excessive force and failed to provide… Continue reading Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Police Shooting of Quintonio LeGrier
Tamir Rice’s Killer Goes Free – No Indictment
Twelve year old Tamir Rice is dead and gone. The little boy was shot and killed by an Ohio police officer in 2014. Today however, over a year after Rice was killed, a grand jury stated that the officer was absolutely correct and within his right to pull up on Tamir Rice and killed the… Continue reading Tamir Rice’s Killer Goes Free – No Indictment
Police Shooting in Chicago left Two Citizens Dead, One Critically Injured
A 55-year-old mother of 5 and a 19-year-old college student were both shot and killed by Chicago police Saturday morning. And another person was shot and critically wounded by police. The police involved shootings all happened within a 12 hour time period. According to reports, the father of 19-year-old Quintonio LeGrier called police saying his… Continue reading Police Shooting in Chicago left Two Citizens Dead, One Critically Injured