There are way too many unsolved murders, especially in Chicago. Do you guys remember when I posted about Rekia Boyd? She was the unarmed woman who was killed here in Chicago, by the police. It’s almost one year later and Rekia’s case (although simple), has yet to be solved. There are many stories like Rekia’s, and someone has taken notice, ... Read More »
I will never forget the horrible tragedy of Trayvon Martin. It was a wakeup call to America and the stereotype we’ve placed on African American men. Trayvon and his family received an abundance of support from people all around the world posting pictures of themselves in a hoodie. Here’s mine: I even participated in a justice rally for Trayvon that ... Read More »
http://youtu.be/pR_E9vvC2K0 Yep, the whole Trayvon Martin tragedy has happened again. I don’t know what it is about Florida, but they are proving to have some serious racist issues. Jordan Davis (African American), 16, was shot and killed by Michael Dunn (White American), 45. Dunn claimed that Davis, along with three other guys, was sitting in a car next to his ... Read More »
Chicago Police shot and killed Rekia Boyd for no reason. Yes, you read correctly. An off duty cop shot and killed her, and justice has not been served. Apparently the off-duty detective claims that a guy by the name of Antonio Cross pulled out a gun on him, which caused the off-duty officer to shoot his gun. Rekia was an ... Read More »
On Saturday, March 24, 2012, Chicagoans gathered at Daley Plaza to march for Trayvon Martin. Trayvon was killed on February 26, 2012 by George Zimmerman. It is exactly one month later and Zimmerman has yet to be arrested. If there ever was a time for people to unite, it is now. The march was attended by people of all races, ... Read More »
source: viralstash.com What happened to Trayvon Martin is heart-breaking, but what’s happening around the country gives me hope. Numerous marches and protests have been planned in order to show support for Trayvon Martin’s family. The city of NYC recently had a very successful march and I am pleased to announce that the city of Chicago is next. On Saturday, ... Read More »
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