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The national anthem protest that began in the NFL has now spread to college basketball. Ole Miss players knelt on the hardwood Saturday while “The Star-Spangled Banner” played, much in the same way that numerous professional football players have over the last several years. While the NFL protests take place amid the constant threat […]
A former Chicago police officer was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald—a 17-year-old black boy who was fatally shot 16 times. The sentence includes time served. Judge Vincent Gaughan announced the ruling Friday, about three months after Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 […]
Three officers were found not guilty of covering up the murder of Laquan McDonald—a black teenager who was shot 16 times by a Chicago cop in 2014. According to ABC 7, Cook County Judge Domenica Stephenson acquitted officer Thomas Gaffney, former officer Joseph Walsh, and former detective David March of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct charges. The […]
The Black Lives Matter movement has made its way to Art Basel. In celebration of black creatives, BLM organizers will present a number of activations at this year’s art fair. The events will include a panel discussion, a healing lounge, live performances, and, of course, a curated exhibit, where attendees can purchase prints and merch. Those who […]
Hundreds of protestors gathered at an Alabama mall this weekend demanding justice for Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford, Jr—the 21-year-old black man who was killed by police earlier this week. As previously reported, the fatal shooting occurred Thanksgiving night following a physical altercation inside the Riverchase Galleria mall. The fight escalated to gunfire, and a nearby officer rushed to the chaotic scene. […]
Remy Ma joined Joe Budden, Scottie Beam, and Brandon Jenkins on the latest episode of Revolt’s State of the Culture to talk about everything from Lana Del Rey’s beef with Azealia Banks to the American Music Awards. Around the 30-minute mark in the video above, their conversation shifts to a viral video of Lil Xan […]
