In an attempt to capture the tense moments before the 10 PM curfew put on Baltimore residents was put into effect, Fox News and reporter, Geraldo Rivera went live to share the scene with the world. But the thing about live TV is you never know what you’re going to get. Geraldo’s insensitivity and poor choice of words created a live, on camera fight!
(Video) Wow! Baltimore Gang Members Clear Up Media Misconceptions
All the events in the recent weeks that lead to the riots in Baltimore have been unfortunate. For those of us who are not directly in the midst of the chaos, it is hard not to immediately believe what is being reported. The police issued a statement saying that bloods and crips have come together to harm police officers. In this video several gang members discredit the officers’ statement.
(Video) Mom That Beat Teenage Son For Participating In Riot Speaks Out
Toya Graham has been given the title “Mom of the Year” after the video surfaced of her slapping her son, trying to coral him into the house, while he was throwing rocks at the police. Graham said she acted out of fear that her son would end up like Freddie Gray, as she spoke with CBS on Tuesday. She said,”That’s my only son and at the end of the day, I don’t want him to be a Freddie Gray.” She went on to add, “Is he a perfect boy? No he’s not. But he’s mine.” Toya Graham is a single mother, raising 5 children. Check the videos after the jump!
(Photo) Jada Pinkett Smith Speaks Out On Baltimore Riots
Since the funeral of Freddie Gray, the streets of Baltimore has been filled with chaos. Angry protestors have turned violent in an all out war between citizens and police authorities. Many celebrities have spoken out on the riots. We have heard from Carmelo Anthony and Meek Mill, to name a few. Now, Jada Pinkett Smith has delivered a powerful message, expressing her view amidst all the chaos.
Cast Members And Creator Of ‘The Wire’ Ask For A Halt In #BaltimoreRiots
The #BaltimoreRiots happening right now, have been a cause for many to speak. Everyone has had an opinion, whether for the riots or against them, citizens and rappers such as King Los and even Philadelphian Meek Mill have something to say. Now, the cast of the Baltimore-based show ‘The Wire‘ are speaking out with the host that the nonsense ends. Wendell Pierce and Andre Royo both hit Twitter to announce what they call the people who turned a peaceful protest in the death of Freddie Grey into acts of ignorance. The show’s creator, David Simon also takes to his blog to voice an opinion. “Yes, there is a lot to be argued, debated, addressed,” Simon says (wow). “And this moment, as inevitable as it has sometimes seemed, can still, in the end, prove transformational, if not redemptive for our city. Changes are necessary and voices need to be heard. All of that is true and all of that is still possible, despite what is now loose in the streets. For more, hit the jump.
