Category Archives: Black Lives Matter

Russians bought ads on facebook targeting black people in Baltimore and Ferguson

Posted on September 27, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Ferguson and Baltimore had gained widespread attention for the large and violent protests over police shootings of black men. The decision to target the ad in those two cities offers the first look at how accounts linked to the Russian … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania fire chief calls Steelers coach Mike Tomlin a ‘no-good nigger’ over NFL protests

Posted on September 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A fire chief from Pennsylvania has apologized for calling Steelers coach Mike Tomlin a “no-good n*gger” after his team did not come out onto the field for the national anthem during this Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. CBS Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Current Events, hate, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Oppression, racial terror, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 39 Comments

Dallas sportscaster on NFL players taking a knee: “All of us should protest how black Americans are treated”

Posted on September 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Sportscaster Dale Hansen of Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA—whose excellent work we have shouted out before—offered a beautifully strong and clear defense of the national anthem protests on his segment tonight. Hansen, a Vietnam veteran, takes down the idea that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, News, Open Thread, Protests, Racial Oppression, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Dolphins safety Michael Thomas get emotional when talking about Trump calling him “a son of a bitch”

Posted on September 24, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas said he had to take action to make the world a better place for his daughter after President Trump attacked NFL players like him who kneel during the national anthem. Thomas became emotional while talking … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black Lives Matter, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 31 Comments

Sunday Open Thread | #TakeAKnee ‘til change comes…..

Posted on September 24, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

1. #TakeAKnee is a movement started last year by NFL player Colin Kaepernick. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, 29, began kneeling during the national anthem last NFL season as a demonstration to protest (police brutally killing unarmed black men) the current treatment … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Current Events, Institutional Racism, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics, Protests, Racial Oppression, racial terror, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 98 Comments

Saturday Open Thread | Trump calls NFL Players Who Kneel a “Son of a Bitch”

Posted on September 23, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

President Trump told a crowd at a rally for Alabama Senate candidate Luther Strange (R) on Friday night that they should “pick up and leave” NFL games if they see players kneeling during the national anthem. “When people like yourselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, Bullying, Current Events, Donald Trump, News, NFL, Open Thread, Police bruality, Protests, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 79 Comments

Monday Open Thread | Protests Erupt in St Louis After Ex-Cop Acquitted of Murder

Posted on September 18, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Protesters take to the streets of St. Louis for the 3rd day https://t.co/NqM85Z9Stg https://t.co/y34QhBYIw9 — CNN (@CNN) September 17, 2017

Posted in Black Lives Matter, crime, Criminal Justice, Current Events, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, racial terror, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 45 Comments

White Suspect Arrested in Louisiana Killings of Black Men

Posted on September 17, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Likely racially motivated? Come the fuck on, Baton Rouge Police. Get real. Give him a fair trial and execute this rabid sob. Purge this trash from society forever! BATON ROUGE, La. — Police believe the slayings of two black men … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, crime, Current Events, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, News, Open Thread, racial hate, racial terror, Racism, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Activist radio personality, attorney Lizz Brown passes away

Posted on September 6, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Longtime St. Louis radio personality, attorney and social justice activist Lizz Brown passed away today (Wednesday, September 6) in St. Louis, following a lengthy illness. Brown fought for the rights of African Americans and for justice. As host of the … Continue reading →

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Georgia cop tells frightened white woman at traffic stop, “We only kill black people.”

Posted on August 31, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A lieutenant from a police department in Georgia is under investigation after a dashcam video obtained by Channel 2 Action News appears to show the officer telling a driver during a DUI stop, “Remember, we only kill black people.” Lt. … Continue reading →

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