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Rev. Al Sharpton To Host Summit Concerning NYC Mayor Adams
The Justice Department's recommendation to drop federal charges New York City Mayor Eric Adams as an alleged "quid pro quo" is prompting Reverend Al Sharpton to call Black elected officials together to figure out the next steps.
Rev. Al Sharpton Checks Rep. Byron Donalds On Jim Crow
Rev. Al Sharpton invited Rep. Byron Donalds on his program to explain his recent quip about Black families thriving under Jim Crow.
Rev. Al Sharpton Leads Protest Against Florida’s Racist Erasure Of Black History
Rev. Al Sharpton led a protest in Florida on Wednesday (Feb. 15) aimed at criticizing the state's racist erasure of Black history. The post Rev. Al Sharpton Leads Protest Against Florida’s Racist Erasure Of Black History appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
George Floyd Laid To Rest: Here Are The Most Powerful Moments From His Funeral
Source: The Washington Post / Getty After hosting memorials in Minnesota and North Carolina, the family and friends gathered of George Floyd gathered for one more final time in Houston, Texas, earlier this week for the funeral laying Floyd’s remains to rest. Following a public viewing on Monday with over 6,000 mourners paying their respects, George Floyd was finally laid to rest at the Fountain of Praise church in his home town of Houston on Tuesday (Jun 9). The nearly three-hour event was filled with moments of encouragement, consolation, and shared memories as speakers came to share their condolences with the Floyd family as hundreds of mourners filled the pews for early afternoon service. Family, friends, and prominent guests, including Jamie Foxx, Channing Tatum, and Al. B. Sure gather...
Charlamagne Tha God Feels Black People Need To Legally Strap Up To Avoid Becoming Another Ahmaud Arbrey
Source: Tom Williams / Getty The modern day lynching of Ahmaud Arbrey sent shockwaves across the nation as it was a reminder that not only are Black people continuously hunted down by both authorities and everyday Amerikkkans, but that the justice system is a complete joke as his killers were allowed to walk free until the video caused an uproar and people demanded justice. Though both his caucasian killers have since been arrested for his unjust murder, a conviction isn’t exactly guaranteed as we learned when George Zimmerman was found innocent for the murder of Trayvon Martin. But is this racial disparity in America the reason behind Black men and women going out and purchasing firearms? Charlamagne Tha God seems to think it’s a factor and truth be told, he’s not wrong. During a panel di...
