Posts Tagged ‘dylan roof’
‘It’s safe to murder Negroes.’ Civil rights leader’s words still true
Several years ago, actor James Earl Jones portrayed civil rights hero Rev. Vernon Johns. Johns was the pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, from 1947-1952 and preceded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as pastor. Johns did not shy away from controversy and the plight of blacks in his city. After a…
Read MoreCharleston on edge as 2 racially charged trials begin
Charleston, South Carolina, is about to witness the trials of two men involved in racially charged shootings. Jury selection begins today in the state murder trial of Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer who gunned down unarmed Black motorist Walter Scott in April 2015. Slager, 34, said he stopped Scott for a broken…
Read MoreMother Emanuel AME nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The parishioners of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC have received a great honor. It was announced that the church has been nominated for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. The move comes after the horrific mass shooting in 2015 by White supremacist Dylan Roof. During a prayer meeting, Roof opened fire on the unsuspecting parishioners…
Read MoreFarrakhan delivers message to Charleston despite being blocked by Black preachers
Min. Louis Farrakhan was blocked from delivering a message of justice to the people of Charleston, South Carolina, by some members of the Black community. Despite this slight to Min. Farrakhan, his powerful message was still delivered via this video.
Read MoreWhy are Black preachers in Charleston scared of Farrakhan
The spirit of Black unity on social issues is on the rise once again. While this spirit is welcomed by Blacks it has become a source of fear to those who have benefited from White supremacy and enjoy White privilege. This is evident when you listen to the words of conservative news hosts like Bill…
Read MoreTop Republican presidential candidates funded by White supremacist
It has been reveled that at least three of the top Republican presidential candidates have received donations from an avowed White supremacist. The revelation has caused concern and scrambling by the campaigns to return the funds to the Council of Conservative Citizens. The organization is run by Earl C. Holt, whom Charleston church mass murderer…
Read MorePresident Obama sings ‘Amazing Grace’ during eulogy in Charleston
President Obama gave a stunning eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney and the other victims of the racist terror attack at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. He further caused the crowd to stand when he began singing the gospel hymn “Amazing Grace.”
Read MoreParents reveal how they explained racism and Dylann Roof’s terrorist attack to their kids
Days after Dylann Roof took innocent Black lives inside of Emanuel A.M.E. church in Charleston, South Carolina, a makeshift memorial was set up outside the historically significant church. Dozens of parents brought their kids to the memorial to pray for and pay respect to the deceased and their family members. Some children placed flowers on the memorial…
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