Posts Tagged ‘Wisconsin’
Kyle Rittenhouse’s mom offers frivolous defense of her son’s actions in Kenosha
Kyle Rittenhouse’s mom, Wendy, is blaming deceased protesters and law enforcement for her son’s alleged actions on the night she drove him from Illinois to Kenosha, Wisc. Although the 17-year-old is facing murder charges for the fatal shootings of two protesters, his mother is attempting to justify her son being in Kenosha that night. On…
Read MoreBlack man falsely detained in his home after neighbor called cops on him (video)
A Black man filed a lawsuit against a police department in Wisconsin who falsely arrested him following a call from his neighbor. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, Yahoo! News reported that Keonte Furdge filed a lawsuit against the Monona Police Department located in Monona, Wisconsin. On June 2, Furdge was sitting on the porch of…
Read MoreJacob Blake delivers inspiring message from his hospital bed (video)
Jacob Blake, who was paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot in the back seven times by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer on Aug. 13, 2020, delivered an inspiring speech from his hospital bed. The father of six children was speaking with his family attorney, Benjamin Crump, who posted the video from Froedtert…
Read MoreKenosha police chief appears to blame protesters shot by White vigilante
The police chief in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is catching flack after he appeared to blame protesters for being shot. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, police Chief Daniel Miskinis held a news conference to discuss the arrest of the suspected shooter, Kyle Rittenhouse, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Rittenhouse, 17, drove from…
Read MoreJacob Blake’s father says son is paralyzed after police shooting
The father of Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot in the back several times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, told the media that his son is paralyzed. Kenosha, which is about 45 miles south of Milwaukee, was the scene of the disturbing shooting captured by a witness on a cellphone video that has…
Read MoreBlack man shot multiple times by cops in front of his children (graphic video)
An unarmed Black man was shot several times in the back at point-blank range after a confrontation with Wisconsin police during a traffic stop as his children watched in horror. According to KMOV in Wisconsin, the man, identified as Jacob Blake, a father of three sons, was shot from behind by police in Kenosha, a…
Read MoreKanye West dropped from presidential ballot in Wisconsin
Kanye West has been removed from the presidential ballot in Wisconsin. The “All Day” hitmaker’s campaign to be president of the United States has been rocked by another blow after the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, to remove him from the ballot in that swing state — which has 10 electoral…
Read MoreWhite lawyer arrested after spitting in face of Black teen protester (video)
An older White woman is facing severe backlash after she spat on a Black male teenager who was protesting peacefully with others in suburban Milwaukee on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Stephanie Rapkin, 64, eventually was arrested despite the fact that she called police after her aggressive and menacing actions toward the crowd of young people.…
Read MoreMichelle Obama speaks out about dangers of Wisconsin holding primary
Michelle Obama called out officials in the state of Wisconsin for not delaying their Tuesday, April 7, presidential primary as many other states had done. The former first lady and bestselling author authoritatively said the country needs to “do better to ensure voting is safe for all voters” during this time of social distancing. “Today,…
Read MoreNursing home worker arrested in sex tape extortion of elderly widower
A woman who worked at a nursing home in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is in jail after some allegedly shameful actions. Shatarra Rodgers, 25, is accused of stealing cash and the attempted sex tape extortion of an elderly man. Rodgers worked at the Heritage at Deer Creek, an assisted living community where she met her elderly…
Read MoreWhite lawmakers force removal of Colin Kaepernick from Black History honors
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson created Black History Week to celebrate the accomplishments of Blacks in America and the African diaspora. Decades later, we now celebrate Black History Month, and Black Americans across America and Canada celebrate the accomplishments of Black men and women in culture and history. It is something that was Black-created and…
Read MoreMentally ill Milwaukee man beats up 4 cops (video)
There is a video making the rounds on social media that shows a mentally ill Milwaukee man taking on six cops. Police say that they received a report about a man who kicked a door in at a residence. When officers responded to the call, they spotted Demetrious Lowe, 25, walking down the street bleeding.…
Read MoreBarber arrested after this haircut. What would you do? (PIC)
A haircut has led to the arrest of a barber in Madison, Wisconsin according to police. Last Friday, a 22-year-old male customer went to “Ruby’s Salon” and sat in the chair of Stylist Khaled A. Shabani, 46. According to a police report, Shabani became irritated and told his customer to stop fidgeting. When the man did…
Read MoreOprah attends the graduation of her long lost sister Patricia Lee
MILWAUKEE – On Sunday, students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee got the surprise of their lives that made their special dayeven more momentous. One of the most famous, admired and richest women in the world graced their graduation – none other than Oprah Winfrey. But Oprah, who attended with longtime life partner Steadman Graham, was…
Read MoreWhere to eat, stay and play during Mile of Music Festival
EAT Home Burger Bar Yum yum. That’s all and you are done. Do you want a hamburger? Well, one of the main reasons you should visit Fox Cities is great tasting food. I am not kidding and this is definitely no public service announcement. Owner. Mandy Ferg is full of energy and is a genuine…
Read MoreBlack member of racist fraternity choked and suspended
The University of Wisconsin-Madison suspended its chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon after a member reported multiple instances of racist, anti-Semitic and anti-gay behavior, including one in which he said he was choked and called a racial slur. The fraternity drew national attention last year after a University of Oklahoma chapter was caught on video shouting…
Read MoreWisconsin passes bill banning poor from buying ketchup, pickles, potatoes and more
In what looks like a disturbing trend among Republican lawmakers, Wisconsin has recently taken steps to ban poor people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from purchasing certain foods.
Read MoreAn instigating 911 call leads to the death of a young Black man, again
The recent shooting death of unarmed Black teen Tony Robinson by Madison, Wisconsin, police has once again set a community on edge. Robinson, like many of the Black teens killed recently, has been painted as being in a twilight zone of morality. According to police, he had been arrested once before for armed robbery and pleaded…
Read MoreHorse loving oral sex fiend caught in the act
It’s almost too disturbing to be true but unfortunately it is. A Wausau, Wisconsin, man was apprehended by police in the act of performing oral sex on a horse. Jared Kreft, 30, was arrested by police who were responding to an intruder call at a barn. When police arrived, they found Kreft dressed in a…
Read MorePresident Obama claps back at Michael Jordan
Sometimes people forget that our beloved President Obama is actually Barack Obama, longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago. Take for the instance legendary Chicago Bulls guard and beloved Chi-Town hero in his own right, Michael Jordan. During a interview with journalist and good friend Ahmad Rashad, when asked if he’d include President Obama…
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