Posts Tagged ‘Freddie Gray’
Prince estate shares message on intolerance
Prince‘s estate has shared a handwritten note condemning “intolerance” from the late singer. The “Raspberry Beret” hitmaker — who died from an accidental overdose in 2016 — would have turned 62 on Sunday, June 7, 2020, and to mark the occasion, a timely letter was shared, echoing the sentiments of recent protests against racial inequality…
Read MoreHow boxing saved the life of champion Gervonta Davis
WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis (21-0) returns to Baltimore to defend his title against Ricardo Núñez on Showtime Championship Boxing Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Royal Farms Arena at 9 pm. “The main reason … I wanted to come back home was because of people getting killed in this city,” Davis said…
Read MoreRacist kids at 5 Baltimore private schools dress as Freddie Gray for Halloween
Freddie Gray, 25, died while in the hands of the Baltimore Police Department. While he was being transported in a police van, Gray fell into a coma and was taken to a trauma center and treated for injuries to his spinal cord. He died on April 19, 2015. Students from five of Baltmore’s top private schools…
Read MoreMeet the mastermind behind the true-life story of STEP
STEP is the amazing true-life story of an all girls’ high-school step team set against the background of the heart of Baltimore. The film documents these young women learning to laugh, love and thrive—on and off the stage even when faced with the worst adversities. Rolling out sat down with the mastermind behind the film,…
Read MoreTrump’s outrage over death of White college student is American hypocrisy
According to the Trump administration and other Washington politicians such as Senator John McCain, America should be outraged at the death of Otto Warmbier. He was the college student arrested in the repressive, totalitarian country of North Korea for stealing a sign from a building hallway. Warmbier was put on public trial in the country and…
Read MoreTop cop in Freddie Gray case gets back pay bonanza
The death of Freddie Gray while in police custody has resulted in a huge back pay bonanza for one Baltimore police officer. Lt. Brian Rice, who was acquitted of all charges in Gray’s death, will receive an estimated $127K according to Baltimore’s Board of Estimates. The cash “represents the amount of salary that Mr. Rice…
Read MoreAttorney General Loretta E. Lynch kicks off justice forums in Detroit
In an effort to calm the waters as police-community tensions continue to escalate, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch participated in this year’s annual National Night Out. The nation’s top lawyer visited a park on Detroit, Michigan’s west side to promote and encourage a healthier relationship between police and the communities they serve. Addressing the intimate group of…
Read MoreMarilyn Mosby responds to charges being dropped in Freddie Gray’s death
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby held a press conference today regarding the dismissal of charges against officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray. During his arrest Baltimore police officers shackled Gray’s hands and legs. He was then put unsecured by seat belts and taken for a “rough ride” through the streets of Baltimore.The…
Read MoreRemaining charges on all cops in Freddie Gray’s death dropped
The office of Baltimore State Attorney’s office have made a shocking announcement regarding remaining charges of police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray. Today at pre-trial motion proceedings for Officer Garrett Miller, who was the next officer scheduled for trial, it was announced that all remaining charges against all officers involved have been…
Read MoreAnother cop goes free in Freddie Gray’s death
Today, Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice was found not guilty on all charges related to Freddie Gray’s death last year. Rice was the highest ranking officer of the six accused in Gray’s death and was facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office. Earlier this year, officers Edward Nero and Caesar Goodson…
Read MoreAccused go free as Black Lives Matter results in no justice
The rallying cry of Black Lives Matter seemed to galvanize the Black community. The hashtag spread like social media wildfire as the deaths of Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin and Freddie Gray took center stage for calls of justice. Sadly, the deaths of these young Black men have resulted in no convictions for the…
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter reacts to not guilty verdict in Freddie Gray death
The statement of Vernon Jones some 60 years ago that it’s “Safe to kill Negroes” still rings true, especially if you carry a badge.
Read MoreBaltimore police shoot 14-year-old running away with BB gun
On the one-year anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray, Baltimore police came close to reigniting the city in protests. On April 27, Dedric Colvin,14, was outside playing with his Daisy brand PowerLine Model 340 spring-air pistol BB gun. Two plainclothes detectives assigned to the Baltimore Police Department intelligence unit spotted the boy while driving in the…
Read MoreDarnell Lamont Walker documents journey to seek asylum from injustice
Filmmaker, writer and odd man in the poorly ironed suit, Darnell Lamont Walker recently screened his latest documentary, Seeking Asylum, at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles this past February 2016. With a ticket in hand, Walker backpacked through Europe with friends in hopes of making it to Amsterdam for King’s Day. Freddie Gray…
Read MorePolice officer charged in Freddie Gray’s death walks free after trial ends in hung jury
A jury in Baltimore could not come up with a verdict in the Freddy Gray murder trial. According to Baltimore Sun, a mistrial was declared in the trial of officer William G. Porter. Porter was charged with manslaughter in the death of Freddie Gray. In April, Gray was arrested by Porter and five other officers.…
Read MoreCNN dehumanizes Freddie Gray by calling him ’son of an illiterate heroin addict’
CNN’s Ann O’Neill and Aaron Cooper decided to degrade Freddie Gray and his family. While reporting on the trial of the six Baltimore officers accused of killing Gray, O’Neill and Cooper used disparaging terms to describe Gray. In the initial published piece, O’Neill and Cooper wrote, “The death of Freddie Gray, the son of an illiterate heroin…
Read More1st officer’s trial begins for Freddie Gray’s death
The first of six officers who were indicted in the death of Freddie Gray is in the beginning stages of being tried in court. The jury selection for the trial of Officer William Porter began Monday. Gray, a 25-year-old Baltimore resident, suffered a fatal spine injury while in police custody April 12, and his death…
Read MoreFreddie Gray’s mother tried to kill herself, report says
The mother of Freddie Gray, the Baltimore man who died from a neck injury sustained while in police custody, attempted suicide, according to CBS Baltimore. A call was made at around 9:35 p.m. Wednesday requesting medical assistance for a person in North Baltimore, which is where sources say Gloria Darden, Gray’s mother, attempted to take…
Read MoreHere’s why Pastor Jamal Bryant is backing out of the political race in Baltimore
There was a huge political battle getting ready to take place in Baltimore as Pastor Jamal Bryant was set to challenge powerful Congressman Elijah Cummings for his House seat. Pastor Bryant’s population has grown as he and his church Empowerment Temple in Northwest Baltimore were active during the unrest over the death of Freddie Gray.…
Read MoreBaltimore to pay millions to Freddie Gray’s family
A $6.4 million wrongful death settlement will likely be granted to the family of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Baltimore man who died in April from neck injuries acquired while in police custody. Baltimore officials reached the settlement after weeks of negotiating with the Gray family’s attorney, Billy Murphy. The agreement still needs to be approved…
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