The mayor of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey issued an 18 year old a bill for $2,500 for a Black Lives Matter protest held in July. The young lady secured the necessary paperwork for the protest. It was attended by about 30 people and held next to a police station. She was later issued a bill… Read more »
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NFL: Players Can Wear Helmet Decals With Social Justice Messages
NFL players can honor victims of police brutality on their helmets this season. The league says a player can either put a person’s name or one of four “preferred phrases”: Stop Hate, It Takes All Of Us, End Racism, or Black Lives Matter.” The NFL is following in the footsteps of NBA players who have worn social… Read more »
Jacob Blake’s Uncle Says Cop Should Be Charged with Attempted Murder, Shot Him for Being Black
Jacob Blake’s uncle, Justin, is calling for the cop that shot his nephew seven times to be brought up on attempted murder charges. Justin Blake says the police officer that shot his nephew had no reason to shoot Jacob and is concerned with the children who saw the incident while sitting in the car. Jacob… Read more »
Protests Sparked in Wisconsin Over Police Shooting
Overnight protests erupted near Milwaukee after video appears to show police shooting a Black man in the back. The video begins with the man walking around an SUV on Sunday afternoon in Kenosha as police yell at him. When the man opens the driver-side door of the SUV, an officer grabs the man’s shirt and… Read more »
FBI Exploring All Credible Leads In Breonna Taylor Investigation
An advocate for shooting victims, Christopher 2X, spoke with a local Kentucky news station about the FBI’s investigation into the death of Breonna Taylor. Christopher 2X says the FBI is investigating all credible leads and says the FBI told him that if Breonna’s civil rights were violated, the warrant that was issued had false information… Read more »
Oprah Winfrey Gives Cover Of O Magazine To Breonna Taylor
Oprah Winfrey is always on the cover of her O Magazine. The September edition will be different. Winfrey is dedicating the issue to Breonna Taylor. Taylor’s photo will be on the cover. Taylor’s death at the hands of Louisville Police is a lightning rod for Black Lives Matter protests around the world. Winfrey said, “What… Read more »