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A Florida officer was placed on restrictive duty this week after he was filmed using excessive force on a black teenager. The incident took place Thursday afternoon near J.P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs, Florida. Cellphone footage shows Broward County sheriff’s deputy Christopher Krickovich jumping on the boy before slamming his head against the pavement as another individual […]
A jury has acquitted police officer Michael Rosfeld, who shot and killed unarmed black 17-year-old Antwon Rose II outside Pittsburgh, the Associated Press reports. The decision was handed down on Friday, after the jury deliberated for less than four hours. The shooting and investigation triggered protests in the city, as crowds challenged the police department’s […]
Nearly one year after Sacramento police shot and killed Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man in his grandmother’s backyard, the District Attorney Anne-Marie Schubert has announced that the two officers will not face criminal charges. Clark, 22, was killed on March 18, 2018, after two police officers, Terrence Mercadal and Jared Robinet, responded to a tip about someone […]
The Super Bowl halftime show has historically been a coveted performance slot for musicians across genres. This year, however, controversy has tainted the show’s appeal. Many performers turned down the opportunity to perform, including Cardi B, Rihanna, and Pink. In 2016, former 49er’s quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem to protest police brutality […]
Just because Colin Kaepernick is no longer in the league doesn’t mean that he’s out of sight and out of mind. So when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell held his highly anticipated Super Bowl press conference Wednesday, he was subjected to a handful of questions related to Kaepernick, including fans’ negative response to his treatment, and how the Kaep situation will be […]
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 […]
Legendary soul singer Gladys Knight is the latest person to chime in about Colin Kaepernick‘s kneel. Knight is scheduled to sing the anthem at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta next month and had some words about Kaepernick’s ongoing protest. “I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most of those voicing their […]
Tiffany Haddish recently took to social media to share her newfound political strategy. However, not everyone seems to be down with her method. The stand-up comedian took to Instagram to share her views on police brutality, and what actions she intends to take in order to protest it. “When police stop killing Black people, I’ll […]
PETA has issued a response to Tiffany Haddish’s vow to wear fur every day “until they stop killing black people.” While the organization believes in “kindness towards all, including animals,” they’re asking that the comedian choose a different way to protest that doesn’t involve wearing a fur vest. “We love you, Tiffany, and as an […]
It’s no secret that Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid and the NFL aren’t on the best terms. Reid has been highly critical of the league’s handling of protesting players and sued the league for collusion after he wasn’t signed this past offseason. And now the Pro Bowler thinks that the league is expressing their dissatisfaction […]
