Rev. Al Sharpton eulogizes Michael Brown: Top 10 quotes

Michael Brown was finally laid to rest today in Ferguson, Missouri. The Rev. Al Sharpton brought a shining light on the life of Michael Brown and subsequently to the problems that plague the black community. Here are the top 10

Michael Brown funeral; family asks for peace

Michael Brown, the victim of a police shooting, will be laid to rest in Ferguson, Missouri, today. The Brown family has called for today to be a day of mourning and asked that no protests take place. Dignitaries from across

Handcuffed Louisiana man’s shooting called suicide

It seems that every week we are hearing about another young black man killed by police. This time the victim is Victor White III, a New Iberia, Louisiana, man who state police said shot and killed himself in March, while

Ferguson court system makes huge profit off poor black residents

As disturbances continue in Ferguson, Missouri, new information has come out regarding what it is like to live in the city. The ArchCity Defenders, a nonprofit lawyers group, did a special study on Ferguson and other surrounding communities. What the

White cop targets 7 black women, sexually assaults them

Police in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma arrested Officer Daniel Holtzclaw on seven charges including rape, forcible oral sodomy and other sexual assault charges. Holtzclaw worked in the predominantly black Springlake division of Oklahoma City. Law enforcement authorities have stated that Holtzclaw

Earthquake rocks Northern California

A 6.0 earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay and Oakland area early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake hit just before 3:30 a.m. It is the largest earthquake to shake the area since 1989. The

Philadelphia mayor discusses Philadelphia, unrest in Ferguson

Rolling out spoke exclusively to Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter at the Democratic National Committee meeting in Atlanta. Nutter spoke at length on Ferguson, Missouri, Michael Brown and issues confronting the inner city and law enforcement. Mayor Nutter what was your reaction

Navy discharges black woman over natural hair

The United States Navy has decided to discharge hospital second-class Jessica Sims for disobeying a direct order. The order in question was for her to cut off her natural hair, which she wears as dreadlocks in a tight bun. Sims has

Bad dad beaten by crowd

It seems that some people just cannot learn. Once again, there is a story out of Ocala, Florida, of a parent who left his children unattended. Apparently, Joshua Keith Delong, 28, decided he needed to have a drink. The problem with

Anonymous calls for ‘National Day of Rage’

The “hacktivist” group Anonymous has called upon the citizens of the United States to engage in a ‘National Day of Rage’ for today, Thursday, Aug. 21, over the killing of unarmed teen Michael Brown. The glossy video includes well edited footage

Eric Holder calls Ferguson visit ‘deeply personal’

In an unprecedented move by an attorney general, Eric Holder visited the embattled city of Ferguson, Missouri, Wednesday. Holder described his decision to visit and initiate an investigation into the killing of unarmed teen Michael Brown as “deeply personal.” Holder

Ferguson police unlawfully arrest lawyer (video)

The National  Conference of Black Lawyers has requested that lawyers from around the country go to Ferguson, Missouri, to work with the National Lawyers Guild. The NLG is in Ferguson to ensure that the constitutional rights of protesters are not

Police presence in Ferguson heavy and oppressive

It began with the gunning down of unarmed teen Michael Brown by white  police officer Darren Wilson and continues with the heavy police presence and deployment of the Missouri National Guard. Rolling out is on the ground in Ferguson, Missouri, covering