Daily Archives: August 20, 2015

Virginia Cop Charged With Murder Passes Out In Court After He’s Denied Bail

Posted on August 20, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A former police officer charged with murder for shooting and killing a man during a domestic disturbance call collapsed Wednesday in a northern Virginia courtroom after being denied bail in his initial court appearance. Adam Torres, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Music That Makes You Think Week

Posted on August 20, 2015 by rikyrah

thanks yahtzeebutterfly for the reminder about the power of this song. “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” is a funk song performed by James Brown and written with his bandleader Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis in 1968. It … Continue reading →

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