Category Archives: Black Lives Matter

Betty Shelby’s online donations include officer endorsed by state as witness in the case

Posted on September 24, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

At least 11 current or former Tulsa police officers, including the president of the Fraternal Order of Police and an officer endorsed by the state as a witness in Betty Shelby’s criminal case, have donated to an online fundraiser for … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Keith Scott shooting crime scene

Posted on September 24, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: Duane Whop Vandross Is evidence being planted? An object magically appears.

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Friday Open Thread | Betty Shelby Charged With First-Degree Manslaughter in Death of Terence Crutcher

Posted on September 23, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) — Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer Betty Shelby has been charged with felony manslaughter in the first degree, Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler told reporters Thursday. Shelby fatally shot 40-year-old Terence Crutcher after his SUV stopped in a roadway … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Uprising erupts in Charlotte NC over shooting of #KeithLamontScott

Posted on September 22, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

One person was shot and gravely wounded on Wednesday in a second night of unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials said, as riot police dispersed unruly protesters after the fatal police shooting of a black man under disputed circumstances. North … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | #KeithLamontScott: A disabled black man shot dead by North Carolina police

Posted on September 21, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

When will this end, Lord? #KeithLamontScott Disabled Father of seven Reading a book while waiting on his son’s school bus Shot 4 times by police CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A chaotic scene has erupted in the night in North Charlotte after … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Howard University cheerleaders kneeling during National Anthem

Posted on September 20, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
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The Killing of Unarmed Black Man #TerenceCrutcher in Oklahoma

Posted on September 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Tulsa, Okla., police released video footage Monday that shows a white police officer fatally shooting an unarmed black man — footage that the city’s police chief called “very disturbing.” “It’s very difficult to watch,” Police Chief Chuck Jordan said at … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Blacks Have Consistently Lived Under Systemic Oppression

Posted on September 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

During Thursday’s Congressional Black Caucus panel discussion addressing reshaping the criminal justice system and the role activists play in the movement to address issues affecting African-Americans, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) spoke about the oppression Blacks have faced throughout the history … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Santa Clara Police threaten to boycott games over Kaepernick’s protest

Posted on September 3, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The union for the police force that patrols San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium threatened to not work home games over Colin Kaepernick’s continued protest of the national anthem, according to a published report. The Santa Clara Police Officers’ Association said … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | #KapSoBlack Trends On Twitter With Non Stop Memes After Colin Kaepernick Sports An Afro To SF vs SD Game

Posted on September 2, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

You have to love the internet! Colin Kaepernick wore an afro that looked like it was straight out of the 70’s to tonight’s SF vs San Diego game. Many believe this was Kap’s subtle response to former NLF player Rodney … Continue reading →

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