Over the last few years we have witnessed numerous amount of killings as a result of police brutality in the African America community, which is the reason why the Black Lives Matter movement was started. On October 3rd, TV One aired the Triumph Awards and T.I. performed a surprise spoken word titled “United We Stand.” He showed his support and also expressed that social media is the only place where people are taking action. Do you agree? Read the full poem below…
(Video) Obama Meets With Activists Fasting For Immigration Reform!!
President Obama and First Lady, Michelle, met with activists for immigration at the National Mall. The Obamas offered their support to those who were fasting on behalf of immigration reform. To see the news footage, click below.
(Video) Mother Of Slain Officer Says Execution Of His ‘Killer’ Troy Davis Will Bring Her Peace
The mother of a slain police officer says the upcoming execution of his ‘killer’ will bring her peace – despite more than 2,000 activists forming a huge protest in the streets against the conviction. Troy Davis, 42, is set to be executed by lethal injection next Wednesday after he was convicted of killing police officer Mark MacPhail, who was shot dead in Savannah, Georgia, in 1989. Continue reading after the jump. @capriSUNshine
