Black Lives Matter
Black Ops: Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron Hires Armed Security
Source: Jon Cherry / Getty Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron states that he and his family are in danger after receiving death threats. According to published reports, Cameron petitioned the Government to pay for armed security for him and his wife after receiving “credible” threats. The Government Contract Review Committee gave its approval to the embattled attorney general’s request to hire security after there apparently were “several serious, credible threats to the Attorney General’s health, welfare, and, safety,” according to documents from Cameron’s office. “Our office has received detailed threats against the Attorney General, his wife, and members of his family,” Cameron’s office told CNN in a statement. “The Attorney General’s protective detail determined that given the cr...
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Makes Juneteenth A Paid Holiday
Source: NurPhoto / Getty It’s only taken a century and a half but finally Juneteenth will officially be observed as a state holiday in New York State. According to ABC New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo has decided to sign legislation making Juneteenth (June 19) a paid holiday for New Yorkers months after issuing an executive order recognizing the day as such. Keep in mind this came in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic ravaging New York and Andrew Cuomo doing more to keep the Big Apple afloat than the “President” of the United States. “I am incredibly proud to sign into law this legislation declaring Juneteenth an official holiday in New York State, a day which commemorates the end to slavery in the United States,” the governor said. “This new public holiday will serve as a day to recogni...
We Still Want George Zimmerman In Jail: Street In Miami To Be Named After Trayvon Martin
Source: Viviane Moos / Getty It’s been almost 9 years since Trayvon Martin lost his life at the hands of George Zimmerman, now his hometown of Miami will finally honor him. It’s almost been a decade since George Zimmerman, a cowardly neighborhood watchman, decided to stalk a young Trayvon Martin and killing him. Martin’s death sparked the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and Zimmerman’s ridiculous acquittal only fueled the flames of social injustice. To make sure we don’t ever forget Trayvon’s name, the Miami-Dade County commissioners announced the renaming of a section of NE 16th Avenue, a 3 mile stretch near his former high school, to Trayvon Martin Way CNN reports. The resolution states: “Trayvon Martin, a young man whose life and future prospects were tragically cut short, was homegrown.” “...
Colin Kaepernick Calls For Abolishment of Police Due To Roots In White Supremacy
Source: MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images / Getty Colin Kaepernick is once again speaking out for those in the community, this time he’s calling for the overall abolishment of police due to the system’s roots in white supremacy and racism. On Wednesday (Oct. 7) the former NFL star turned activist detailed his desire for the country, while also giving a clear idea of what true criminal justice reform looks like to him in his latest essay for LEVEL. Kaepernick points out the need for the system of policing to abolished, along with the eradication of the prison system noting the current U.S. police system has “roots in white supremacy and anti-Blackness.” “It’s been four years since I first protested during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” At the time, my protest was tethered ...
This Is Amerikkka: Kansas Police Officer Still Employed After Kneeling On The Back Of Pregnant Black Woman
Source: Jamie Squire / Getty A community in Kansas City, Missouri is searching for answers after a police officer, who kneeled on the back of a pregnant Black woman, is still active on the job. According to published reports, on Sept. 30 police were responding to the scene outside of a local gas station after a security guard called in claiming a fight had broken out in the parking lot. During the call, the guard reportedly said there were “15-20 individuals fighting on the business’s property,”–but it wasn’t. CNN reports that the gathering was actually a gathering of Black activists who were releasing balloons for a fellow freedom fighter who became a victim of violence. When police arrived on the scene, they allege that pregnant 25-year-old, Deja Stallings, tried to prevent authorities f...
Virginia Couple Facing Zoning Challenge For Massive Black Lives Matter Lawn Sign
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty A Virginia couple wanted to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement by erecting a massive sign on their lawn. Of course, it sparked a very predictable response. NBC News 12 reports that a Chesterfield Virginia is facing opposition and a zoning challenge from the county government because of the large Black Lives Matter sign they built on their lawn. The Barrys reportedly began building the sign after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer and received “overwhelming support” for it. But the reception wasn’t totally positive. Per Raw Story: “The Barrys say on top of negative comments and messages on social media a complaint from a neighbor to take the Black Lives Matter message down has brought the attention of C...
Sunken Sellout Daniel Cameron Responds To Megan Thee Stallion Calling Him Out On ‘SNL’
Source: Jon Cherry / Getty Kentucky’s tap-dancing Attorney General Daniel Cameron felt a way about Megan Thee Stallion calling him out and has finally responded. In case you missed it, Megan The Stallion lived up to her song “Savage” and didn’t hold no punches calling out Cameron during her SNL performance. A recording of activist Tamika D. Mallory played dragging Mitch McMconnell’s protege “Daniel Cameron is no different than the sellout Negroes that sold our people into slavery by savages.” Of course, Cameron was BIG MAD and went to Fox News to vent about being labeled a “sellout Negro.” Cameron did agree with Megan when it comes to protecting Black women, but that’s where it stopped claiming he found the rapper’s performance offensive. “The fact that someone would get on national televi...
Here We Go Again: Texas Cop Arrested After He Shot & Killed Unarmed Black Man Jonathan Price
Source: Montinique Monroe / Getty Add breaking up a fight to the growing list of things that can get you shot and killed by the Police. White Texas police officer Shaun Lucas has been charged with murder after fatally shooting a 31-year-old unarmed Black man, Jonathan Price, as he walked away from him. According to a statement from the Texas Rangers, Officer Lucas responded to a call on Saturday (Oct.3) about a “possible fight in progress” in Wolfe City, Texas. According to S.Lee Merritt, a lawyer for the Price family said the sorry excuse for a cop tried to detain Price who was unarmed and was trying to break up a fight between a man and a woman inside a convenience store. According to the Texas Rangers, Price “resisted in a nonthreatening posture and began walking away.” Officer Lu...
Gap Partners with Four British Artists to Design Exclusive T-Shirts For Black History Month
Gap is showing up for Black History Month in the UK. Following the brand’s commitment to “equality, inclusivity, and dignity for all” in June, Gap partnered with independent Black artists to design a collection of t-shirts in celebration of the UK’s Black history. Gap collaborated with four Black artists from the UK, France, and the US for this exclusive collection — including Melissa Hurst from London, Lo Williams from Birmingham, Mario Hounkanrin from Paris, and Stephennie Factor from the US. The four-piece collection includes uniquely designed unisex t-shirts that show what Black history means to each artist and is priced at £19 per item. In addition to launching the collection, Gap is also investing £10,000 into the CNBA foundation (the Carl Nathaniel Beatson-As...
Atlanta-Based Activist Sir Maejor Page Arrested For Wire Fraud & Money Laundering
Source: Chris McKay / Getty All skinfolk, ain’t kinfolk. An Atlanta-based activist is making that quite clear after he got caught being funny with BLM donation money. AJC is reporting is that Sir Maejor Page, also known as Tyree Conyers-Page, who founded the Black Lives Matter Greater Atlanta Facebook page, is in some serious trouble. The FBI claims that Page spent more than $200,000 in donations that were sent to a GoFundMe account linked to the page that was intended to go to the Black Lives Matter movement. According to investigators, Page used the money on numerous personal purchases, including high-end clothing, a home, furniture, accessories, and more. Page was arrested on Friday (Sept.25) in Toledo, Ohio. The purchases were broken down in the federal complaint with Page spending $1,...
Jordan Brand Intros REAL TALK Content Series Hosted By Angela Rye
Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand You know it’s real when even Michael Jordan is woke. Today (Sept. 30), Jordan Brand announced a new content series titled REAL TALK that will delve into socio-political issues facing the Black community and will be hosted by social commentator and political analyst Angela Rye. REAL TALK aims to tap into core issues surrounding the Black community by featuring convos with guests from the sports world and entertainment with hopes of creating real solutions that can be acted on. The first episode premieres on Wednesday, October 7 and will stream on Jordan Brand’s YouTube and Instagram channels. The scheduled special guests include JB athlete and NBA star Chris Paul and writer/activist Baratunde Thurston. This is only JB’s latest salvo in the ...
LeBron James Vows To Continue The Fight For Black Women Following Breonna Taylor Injustice
Source: AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images / Getty LeBron James is just like the rest of us, fed the f*ck up and frustrated following Wednesday’s (Sept.24) horrendous decision in the Breonna Taylor case. James was one of the many athletes extremely unsurprisingly disappointed and upset with the decision not to charge any officers in the unjustified shooting death of Breonna Taylor. Immediately following the decision, James took to Twitter to voice his anger and revisited the powerful message the late Malcolm X shared regarding the treatment of Black women around the world. “The most DISRESPECTED person on Earth is THE BLACK WOMAN! I promise you I’ll do my best to change this as much as I can and even more!!! Love to you Queens all over this country and beyond....
