Category Archives: US Department of Justice

#FreddieGray Rally

WATCH LIVE: Baltimore protest and rally over death of Freddie Gray http://t.co/Xp7WnMy0AL pic.twitter.com/LwzdRp2D8n — NBC News (@NBCNews) April 25, 2015

Posted in Current Events, Department of Justice, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Freddie Gray, Lynching, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Profiling, Racism, Terrorism, US Department of Justice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 123 Comments

Loretta Lynch Confirmed as First African-American Woman Attorney General | April 23, 2015 Edition

CONGRATULATIONS, AG LYNCH! Loretta Lynch has won confirmation to serve as the nation’s attorney general, ending months of delay. The vote was 56-43 in the Senate Thursday. (April 23, 2015) Delta Sigma Theta Sisters will always have you back, AG … Continue reading

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Eric Garner Lawsuit in 2007 claims #NYPD Violated Him

Hat tip Shaun King ************ It’s so cruel and humiliating what #NYPD did to #EricGarner. And then they killed him & no one is held accountable. Got damn, America!

Posted in Civil Rights, Corruption, Current Events, Department of Justice, discrimination, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice for Eric Garner, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Profiling, US Department of Justice | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Call to Action: National March on Ferguson

The Justice for Michael Brown Leadership Coalition will be holding a massive demonstration in Ferguson, Mo at Ground Zero on Saturday, August 30th, 10:00 am Central Time and are calling for supporters nationwide to stand with them in solidarity in … Continue reading

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Institutional Racism, Justice, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism, US Department of Justice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 81 Comments

Sybrina Fulton’s Letter to Michael Brown Jr’s Family

Hat tip Yahtc. Thank you! Sybrina’s letter to the Michael Brown family: To The Brown Family, I wish I had a word of automatic comfort but I don’t. I wish I could say that it will be alright on a … Continue reading

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The Rage Killing of Alfred Wright in Jasper Texas

There is something ROTTEN down in Jasper Texas and it stinks to high heaven! Authorities in Jasper Texas claimed no foul play in the death of Alfred Wright. The state autopsy found ‘no sign of trauma’ on his body. A … Continue reading

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Trayvon Martin | In Loving Memory!

Two years have passed since 17 year old  Trayvon Martin was stalked and gunned down like an animal by a racist vigilante  on a dark rainy night in Sanford Florida. Trayvon’s blood curdling screams still ring in my ears. The screams pierced to … Continue reading

Posted in Current Events, Gun control, Gun Violence, Justice, Justice for Trayvon Martin, Open Thread, Racial Profiling, Racism, Stand Your Ground Laws, Tribute, US Department of Justice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

Black History | Eric Holder l First Black U.S. Attorney General

Eric Himpton Holder, Jr. (born January 21, 1951) is the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, in office since 2009. Holder, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama, is the first African American to hold the position of … Continue reading

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DOJ Finds That Miami Police Dept. Violates Fourth Amendment

(Crossed posted on Blackbutterfly7.wordpress.com) The Department of Justice conducted an investigation and found that the Miami Police Dept. (MPD) engages in a pattern or practice of excessive force with respect to firearm discharges, in violation of the Fourth Amendment to … Continue reading

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Open Letter to Attorney General Eric Holder: Zimmerman Murder Investigation

The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr. United States Attorney General Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20530 Dear Mr. Attorney General Holder, We are concerned citizens and are writing to appeal to you and the Department of … Continue reading

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