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Erica Robbins: The Advocate
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times A closer look at a Birmingham-area activist: Erica Robbins, Be a Blessing Birmingham Robbins, 38, said social media has been her greatest asset during last few months, following the deaths of black people at the hands of police that have sparked nationwide
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HBCU Students Organize Thousands for Protest in Jackson – The Mississippi Link
The march was organized by HBCU students Calvert White, of Alcorn State University, Taylor Turnage, of Tougaloo College, Maisie Brown, of North Carolina A&T, and Timothy Young, a recent graduate of Jackson State
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Perfect Timing: Colin Kaepernick Creates Legal Defense Initiative For Minneapolis Freedom Fighters
Now, the famed athlete-turned-activist is continuing to support the cause by speaking out after the tragic death of George Floyd, in addition to creating a legal defense fund for the Minneapolis protesters fighting for justice following
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Man Who Drove Into Black Lives Matter Protesters In Seattle Is Identified
The driver who drove his car into a group of Black Lives Matter protesters in Seattle, leaving two of them in critical condition, has been identified as a man named Dawit Kelete.
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Tunisia: LTDH Calls for Govt to Start 'Serious' Negotiations With Representatives of El Kamour Sit-in
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -The Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH) called on the government to urgently start "serious" negotiations with representatives of El Kamour sit-in, in compliance with the agreement concluded in 2017.
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The Latest: Thousands join London protest over Floyd's death
Atlanta police said in a statement late Saturday they had made more than 50 arrests as protesters threw rocks at officers and broke windows in the downtown
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Thousands protest in Hong Kong over security law proposal
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Police fired tear gas and water cannons at thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters who gathered yesterday against a controversial security law proposed by China, in the most intense clash for
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'We Don't Speak': Sierra Gates Reveals Her Standing with Karlie Redd, Discuss Virtual Reunion Rumors and Helping Women Secure the Bag
Glam Shop founder and television personality Sierra Gates is getting real about her successful career as a serial entrepreneur and starring on popular VH1 show “Love and Hip
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NFL Wide Receiver Kenny Stills Charged With Felony at Protest Seeking Justice for Breonna Taylor - Black Enterprise
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills was arrested for taking part in the ongoing protests in pursuit of justice for Breonna Taylor.
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Detroit Cop SUV Plowed Through Protestors Because Of ‘Safety’ Concerns, Says Police Chief
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Lawyers with Bar Association offering pro bono help to most local protesters
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times The Magic City Bar Association (MCBA) has established an ongoing Protest Protection Plan (PPP) to help provide free legal representation to many Birmingham protesters arrested during demonstrations. “This plan has two phases and the phase we’re in right now is
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Gov. Walz Calls In Minnesota National Guard After Destructive Protests Over George Floyd's Death In Police Custody
(The Center Square) – Gov. Tim Walz called in the Minnesota National Guard Thursday night before the third night of violent
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'My Biggest Inspiration': 13-Year-Old Rising Star Aria Brooks Credits Marsai Martin, Other Young Black Actresses for Allowing Her to Dream Big
Rising star Aria Brooks is the newest member of Nickelodeon’s “All That” reboot cast, but don’t box her in as only an
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George Floyd Protests: Resources To Help Protesters
Given the current nature of the country following the death of George Floyd, many Americans across the country took the streets in protest, to demand justice for Floyd as well as many other lives who have been victimized by police
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Killer Mike Urges Atlanta Protesters “Not To Burn Your Own House Down” In Emotional Speech
Atlanta Hip-Hop stars, Killer Mike and T.I. joined Mayor Keshia Lance Bottoms emotionally, urging ATLiens not to burn down their city as protests erupted in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other victims at the hands of law
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The Murder of George Floyd Uncovers “The Myth of American Justice”
In response to the murder of George Floyd, the current mayor of Minneapolis stated that “being born Black should not be a death
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UN human rights chief calls for 'serious action' to stop police killings of unarmed African Americans
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday condemned the string of police killings of unarmed African Americans and called for U.S. officers who use excessive force to be charged and convicted for their
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‘Baby Lives Matter’ activist beaten, bloodied by Antifa rioters in Portland - African American News Today - EIN News
A pro-life activist was beaten by Antifa and other left-wing protesters in Portland, Oregon, as violent protests and riots continued to engulf the city.
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Here’s What Black Lives Matter Protestors Did To A Fox News Reporter Who Shoved A Woman
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Lawyers with Bar Association offering pro bono help to most local protesters
The Magic City Bar Association (MCBA) has established an ongoing Protest Protection Plan (PPP) to help provide free legal representation to many Birmingham protesters arrested during
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Chris Redd Starts COVID-19 Relief Fund For #BlackLivesMatter Protesters
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Benjamin Crump says first degree murder charge still possible in George Floyd case
Today Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump who is representing the family of George Floyd was a guest on SiriusXM’s “The Joe Madison Show” and told Madison he believes a first-degree murder charge is still possible based on newly discovered evidence in the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis
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VIDEO: Police use water cannons and tear gas to break up Nepal pandemic protest | Afro
Youth in Kathmandu staged a peaceful demonstration outside the prime minister’s residence Tuesday and Wednesday against the government’s negligence in handling the COVID-19
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BET Awards 2020: DaBaby And Roddy Ricch Tackle Police Brutality With ‘Rockstar’ Performance
Their powerful set honored those lost to police brutality.
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Unearthed Audio Captures NYPD Being Told To Run Over & “Shoot” Protestors in Brooklyn
TMZ has obtained a recording from an NYPD scanner that reveals police were encouraged to not just use their vehicles to mow down American citizens, but to also turn their guns on them and shoot if they felt
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Retreat or deploy? Police try to balance protest response
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On two straight nights of unruly protests against police brutality, officers retreated from their posts in some American cities, while in others, they deployed batons, flash-bang grenades and tear gas to quell the
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