In the wake of the recent shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, as well as the police officers who lost their lives to a sniper attack in Dallas, the impact of violent death has left the nation reeling. As we collectively watch the news and various forms of social media, we cannot escape the graphic, […]
Rickey Smiley discussed having a Town Hall Meeting about the recent tragedies that left Alton Sterling and Philando Castile dead. Smiley mentioned that he spoke to officers around Atlanta about community policing and good cops not calling out the bad cops. He also talked about the media and the negative stories surfacing about Black Lives […]
Reynolds remained vigilant that Castile did two things--followed proper protocol and informed the responding officer that he was in possession of a firearm. Reynolds repeatedly says he never brandished the weapon at any point during the traffic stop.
The only thing that that front page did was traumatize Black mothers, make White supremacists rejoice, and sell more papers.
Castile's uncle stressed that the audio proves that the only reason his nephew was pulled over was because of racial profiling.
(Silver Spring, MD – July 8, 2016) – Radio One, Inc. is deeply saddened and troubled by the recent events in our country. There is no doubt, this is a critical moment in our history. From Baton Rouge, LA and Minneapolis, MN to Dallas, TX, the outcry of Black people is reverberating throughout this country. […]
David Banner reflects on the fact that these tragedies happen everyday in black communities. Banner believes there isn’t a peaceful route to go about at this point. He said,”The difference between being a cop and being black is that I can’t choose to be black or not.” Police officers choose their profession and now are […]
On Thursday night, the rapper took to his TIDAL streaming service and shared a message with his fans inspired by the disheartening events.
Killer Mike explains to Rickey Smiley that the black community needs to keep focus on the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. Killer Mike is the son of a police officer and have other friends and family in the police force. To the black community he wants them to understand that it’s not there job to […]
