Roy Oliver: Yet Another Cop Trial, but Will There Be a Conviction this Time?
*These are the known facts in the slaying of fifteen-year old Jordan Edwards by former Balch Springs, Texas police …
LA Civil Rights Leaders Want DA Jackie Lacey to File Charges Against LAPD Officer
*A coalition of clergy and civil rights leaders are calling upon L.A. County D.A. Jackie Lacey to follow the …
NAACP President (Cornell William Brooks) to Join Texas Police Killing Demonstrations TONIGHT
NAACP President to Join Dallas area Interfaith Leaders at Demonstration and Non-Violent Direct Action Training Against …
Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting of Black Teen Jordan Edwards Has Been Fired
*The Balch Springs, Texas police officer who authorities said shot into a car Saturday, killing 15-year-old Jordan …
Color of Change Responds to No Charge of Alton Sterling Killer: ‘Black Lives Do Not Matter’
NEW YORK – Color Of Change, the national racial justice organization, issued the following statement in response …
Ex S.C. Cop to Plead Guilty of Civil Rights Violation in Walter Scott Shooting
*Former South Carolina police officer Michael Slager is pleading guilty to violating the civil rights of Walter Scott, …
Burglary Victim Tries to Protect His Family, Accidentally Shoots Officers; Facing 20 Years (Watch)
*Question: What are the chances that a young BLACK man would hear police officers identifying themselves and decide to …
YG Being Blamed by LAPD for Inspiring 3 Teens to Rob Homes in Los Angeles
*To say the LAPD is not at all happy with rapper YG is an understatement. They are blaming him and his music for being …
J. Anthony Brown Reflects on Changes in South Central Since the 1992 Riots
*It’s been 25 years since the 1992 LA riots or as some prefer to call the event, an “uprising” or …
25 Years After L.A. Riots Damian ‘Football’ Williams Reflects on His Life and Role in the Rebellion
*Damian Monroe “Football” Williams never intended to make history, or revolt. But he wanted to make a name for himself, …
Damian ‘Football’ Williams Speaks with Billie Jordan Exclusively for 25th Anniversary of 1992 L.A. Riots – Q&A
*On April 29, 1992 an 18-year-old Damian “Football” Williams’ mob-persona took center-stage and …
Michigan Police Under Fire After Officer Aims Gun at 5 Unarmed Black Boys (Watch)
*The mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan is calling on his police department to review how it responds to incidents …
Remembering the Role of the Black Media 25 Years After 1992
*I was having a conversation last week with a local producer who was trying to put together a piece commemorating the …
Vince Vaughn Documentary on Policing in Black Community Set at Audience Network
*AT&T’s Audience Network is producing a documentary from actor Vince Vaughn that focuses on the relationship between …
25 Years Later! The Families of Rodney King and Latasha Harlins Hold Prayer Vigil TONIGHT in South LA
*Tonight (04-24-17) the family members of Rodney King, Latasha Harlins and leading South L.A activists and groups will …
