All posts tagged "Blacklivesmatter"
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Alexis Evans | June 24, 2017
Officer Who Shot Philando Castile Says Smell of Marijuana Made Him Fear For His Life
No, smoking pot does not mean you're dangerous. And yes, this crime was racially motivated.
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Alexis Evans | August 30, 2016
Colin Kaepernick Will Continue to Sit During the National Anthem
The San Francisco QB hopes to raise awareness for racial injustice and police brutality in the U.S.
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Alexis Evans | July 7, 2016
Twitter Reacts to Philando Castile and Alton Sterling Shootings
People are outraged and remain anxious for change.
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Rant Crush | July 7, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: July 7, 2016
Who is ranting and raving today?
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Alexis Evans | June 27, 2016
Jesse Williams Delivers Powerful Speech on Race at BET Awards
Jesse Williams wants you to "stay woke!"
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Alexis Evans | May 24, 2016
Twitter Reacts: Baltimore Officer Acquitted in Freddie Gray Death
People still outraged over death of #FreddieGray.
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Alexis Evans | April 27, 2016
Police Union Hopes Rice Family Uses $6M Settlement for Gun Education
...and the victim blaming continues.
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Ajla Glavasevic | March 1, 2016
Police Officers Boycotting Beyonce: Isn’t this a Little Ironic?
Owning up to stereotypical behavior.
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Ajla Glavasevic | February 10, 2016
Boko Haram and Widespread Terror in Nigeria: Where is the Outrage?
Is there a double standard in what we care about?
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Alexis Evans | February 9, 2016
Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Performance Causes Political Backlash
I didn't think it was possible for anyone to dislike Beyoncé until now.
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Alexis Evans | December 28, 2015
Grand Jury Declines Criminal Charges for Officers in Tamir Rice Shooting
#BlackLivesMatter.
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Alexis Evans | November 25, 2015
Chicago Erupts in Protests After Video of Laquan McDonald Shot by Police Released
The city expects more protests to come.
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Maurin Mwombela | November 10, 2015
Quentin Tarantino Takes on Police Brutality
A look at the media's coverage of the RiseUpOctober rally.
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Angel Idowu | August 11, 2015
Unarmed White Teen Fatally Shot by Police Officer: Do #AllLivesMatter?
Where are all the #AllLivesMatter proponents?
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Taelor Bentley | August 10, 2015
Alabama Police Officer Caught on Tape Explaining How to Get Away With Murder
Even after the tape surfaced, he kept his job.
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Angel Idowu | July 22, 2015
The Death of Sandra Bland: More Questions Than Answers
What happened in Waller County, Texas?
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Jennifer Polish | June 16, 2015
The Role of Prosecutors as Social Justice Advocates
How can prosecutors affect social justice change in the justice system?
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Taelor Bentley | June 9, 2015
Police Brutality in McKinney, Texas? Video of Officer Goes Viral
A fight at a pool party has already led to one officer placed on leave.
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Taelor Bentley | June 4, 2015
Los Angeles Teen Killed: Was His Shoe Color to Blame?
Gang violence in Los Angeles claims another innocent victim.
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Alexis Evans | May 19, 2015
Jay Z and Beyonce: Secret Activists?
Jay Z and Beyoncé have been quietly active in the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Anneliese Mahoney | May 13, 2015
United Nations Criticizes U.S. Over These Human Rights Issues
The United States isn't immune when it comes to human rights criticism.
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Valeriya Metla | May 8, 2015
#BlackLivesMatter: How a Hashtag Sparked a Powerful Movement
The inception of the movement sweeping America.
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Alexis Evans | April 8, 2015
South Carolina Cop Charged With the Murder of Walter Scott
Another black man was shot and killed this weekend, this time the cop has been charged.
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Jennifer Polish | March 26, 2015
Cultural Appropriation: What’s Appropriate?
What is cultural appropriation, and where do we draw the line between it and appreciation?
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Alexis Evans | January 27, 2015
Clergy to North Miami Beach Police: #UseMeInstead for Target Practice
Clergy responds to Florida police using mugshots as target practice with #UseMeInstead on Twitter.