Category Archives: Gun Violence

Woman pulls gun during fight over school supplies at Walmart

Posted on September 2, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Just LOOK at this. Pulling a gun over school supplies? Watch the child’s face. It’s being reported the woman was a license concealed holder. So what? Who cares? Does it make it ok because she’s a license concealed holder? This … Continue reading →

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#DylannRoof Federal Death Penalty Trial: Jury qualifications Day 6

Posted on December 5, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Accused Emanuel AME Church shooter Dylann Roof filed a motion Sunday asking a federal judge to let his defense team represent him again, but only through the guilt phase of his death penalty trial set to begin in three days. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Lives Matter, crime, Criminal Justice, Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic violence, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, JusticeForEmanuel 9, Murder, News, Open Thread, racial hate, racial terror, Racism, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Keith Lamont Scott Funeral Photos

Posted on October 14, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
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Breaking News: Charlotte police dash cam shows moment #KeithLamontScott was shot

Posted on September 25, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

#breaking #Charlotte police release dash cam video, here clip shows moment #KeithLamontScott was shot. pic.twitter.com/ocLhPCzb5u — Michael Downey (@mgdowney) September 24, 2016

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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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The Media’s Exploitation of the Police Killings of Black Americans| Wake up Black folks!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by rikyrah

Alton Sterling’ son was on CBS this morning and was asked how he felt about police?   Now they are going after our children to help shoulder the burden of  their fears and bigotry.  And the parents of these children need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ametia's Rant, Black Lives Matter, Criminal Justice, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Media, Murder, Police bruality, Police violence, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , | 72 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on July 12, 2016 by rikyrah

ALL OF THIS ALL DAY, EVERY DAY…… Go GRANNYSTANDINGFORTRUTH AM I AMERICAN My eyes are not blue My eyes are black My hair is not blond My hair is black My skin is not white My skin is black Am … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Healing, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Open Thread, Police bruality, Police violence, Politics, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , | 131 Comments