Category Archives: Gun Violence

Craig Riggins: I visited one of the most infamous apartment complexes in America today – Canfield Green.

Posted on August 29, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

I visited one of the most infamous apartment complexes in America today – Canfield Green. This is where Mike Brown, Jr. was shot and killed on August 9, 2014. I met this brother named Mel (pictured) at the memorial for … Continue reading →

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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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Wednesday Open Thread | #Ferguson: Activists Challenge State Of Emergency

Posted on August 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

After authorities declared a state of emergency in St. Louis County Monday, activists asked: Which emergency? Activists with Hands Up United, a project administered by a non-profit organization called Environmentalism Through Inspiration and Non-Violent Action, launched a hashtag campaign on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | #Ferguson police arrested a 12 year old girl

Posted on August 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Just when you thought #Ferguson police couldn’t go any lower, they pull this ISH! White supremacy don’t give a damn how old or how young you are. Protect and serve is a myth. Ferguson Police aren’t out there protecting anyone. … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Remembering #MichaelBrown

Posted on August 10, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

FERGUSON, Missouri – Hundreds of people gathered Sunday morning at the memorial of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen who was shot dead in the middle of the street by a white police officer exactly one year ago. Teddy bears and … Continue reading →

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Michael Brown Jr. One Year Anniversay of his Death | Open Thread

Posted on August 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Please drop a link (s) to any live events you know about. Thanks! One year later, and the brutal killing of Michael Brown is still very raw and intense. Police officer Darren Wilson still roams the earth, and is in … Continue reading →

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Al Jazeera America: Michael Brown’s mom responds to New Yorker article

Posted on August 4, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Al Jazeera America’s Tony Harris went to St. Louis and sat down with Lesley McSpadden, mother of Michael Brown. The interview airs on Al Jazeera America tomorrow night at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Find Al Jazeera America in your area on … Continue reading →

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#DylannRoof writes alleged jail letter to fan of serial killers

Posted on July 15, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Accused mass murderer Dylann Roof is “doing fine” in the slammer but could use some reading material, according to a jail note he may have sent to a pen pal. The handwritten letter, which bears the signature of the South … Continue reading →

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Videos |Governor Nikki Haley Signs Bill to Take Down the Confederate Flag & IT IS DOWN!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by rikyrah

The flag is DOWN! NINE PENS used to sign the bill to removed the confederate flag in honor of the the nine massacred in Mother Emanuel AME Church   We’ll post another thread when that flag comes down. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread |President Obama greeted by Confederate flag supporters

Posted on July 3, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

As the national conversation on the Confederate flag continues to unfold, some supporters of the flag took their message directly to the president of the United States by lining the route of his motorcade through Nashville on Wednesday. President Obama … Continue reading →

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