2nd Prisoner In Van With Freddie Gray Speaks Out "He Can't Hurt Himself Back In No Paddy Wagon"
The other man who was loaded into the police transport van carrying Freddie Gray spoke out Thursday for the first time.
Showing posts with label ferguson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ferguson. Show all posts
Friday, May 1, 2015
FERGUSON NEWS: Ferguson Activist Schools CNN's "Wolf Blitzer" During Baltimore Interview "Broken Windows Are Worse Than Broken Spines?"
Ferguson Activist Schools CNN's "Wolf Blitzer" During Baltimore Interview "Broken Windows Are Worse Than Broken Spines?"
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
FERGUSON NEWS: Ferguson Police Probe: Justice Dept. Finds Ferguson Police Routinely Violates The Rights Of Blacks!
Ferguson Police Probe: Justice Dept. Finds Ferguson Police Routinely Violates The Rights Of Blacks!
The Department of Justice is expected to release its findings as early as Wednesday.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
FERGUSON: Fabolous Went To Ferguson To Meet Mike Brown's Father
Fabolous Went To Ferguson To Meet Mike Brown's Father
We've seen quite a few rappers do their part by paying tribute to police brutality victim Mike Brown on record, as well as participating in local protests, but only a select few have made it out to Ferguson -- the location of the tragic shooting -- to show their support. Both J. Cole and Macklemore have made it out to St. Louis since the event occurred, and now Fabolous has made an effort to visit the city.
As evidenced by an Instagram post, Fabolous actually met with Mike Brown's father, Mike Brown Senior. The photo he posted showed himself and Brown raising their hands in protest.
Read the caption for the post, which gives some insight into Fab's visit below.
Brother Shaheed, Myself, & Michael Brown Sr. Coming to St. Louis it was important to me as a Brother, as a Man & as a Father to go to Ferguson & see it for myself & to also meet Michael Brown Sr. His strength gives us all strength! My heart, prayers, & respect goes out to the Brown Family. Thank You @loosecannonslim for makin this happen!
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
AUDIO: Kendrick Lamar And Jonathan Emile “Heaven Help Dem”
Kendrick Lamar And Jonathan Emile “Heaven Help Dem”
Kendrick Lamar links with Montreal rapper, producer, and poet Jonathan Emile for a track paying tribute to the victims of police brutality like Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Trayvon Martin. After a year of national press filled with news about numerous deaths of unarmed black men by the police, “Heaven Help Dem” is a powerful song that stirs emotions of both anger and sadness as soon as the track begins. Kendrick’s standout verse is profound, expressing the grim reality of what it means to be a young black man in America.
He rattles off, “They say the average black man only live til 25, Pac died at 25, how many kids you know dead at 20? 5? Now that’s life I know, 10 that’s crumbling in coffins, dead as a doorknob, fresh out of high school and couldn’t find no job, went straight to the grave, the Grim Reaper in love with such a tender age.”
Peep the track above.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
INTERVIEWS: Macklemore Says He Betrayed Kendrick Lamar’s Trust
Macklemore Says He Betrayed Kendrick Lamar’s Trust
Much like he and producer Ryan Lewis’ 2012 album, The Heist, Macklemore’s race and the discussion thereof has become inescapable. From regional underground artist to NPR curiosity to the Grammys, the Seattle populist has been picked up and dissected by most Americans concerned with popular culture. So in a period with such unrest—from the unpunished killings of Mike Brown, Eric Garner, and others, to the ongoing panic over Iggy Azalea’s place in hip-hop—who better to turn to?
Macklemore sat down with Hot 97′s Ebro and Peter Rosenberg to discuss all that and more, including his skin color’s role in radio reaction and parental acceptance. In one of the year’s most thoughtful, nuanced interviews, the “Thrift Shop” rapper explained that, while he curses on records and is simply following in a long line of rappers making socially-aware songs, he hears often from white parents who tell him he’s “the only rapper [they] let [their] kids listen to.” Euphemisms like “relatable” rattle around in comment sections, and Macklemore sees it—and is well aware.
He also discusses his worry about his role in the wake of Darren Wilson’s non-indictment. Though he felt a strong impulse to join the movement, he worried about—in appearance or in reality—co-opting the movement for his own business. “It’s important to listen,” he said. “It’s important to be humble.” (Macklemore did ultimately lend his face and voice to protests, yet did not release music on the subject.)
Also on the table was the radio station’s recent interview with Azealia Banks, the black rapper from New York who has been unspoken in her distaste for Macklemore and other white rap artists, chiefly Iggy Azalea, and the general attempt to “smudge out” black contributions to American culture. Macklemore declined to respond directly to her comments, but commended the power of the interview and agreed with her thesis.
Finally, Macklemore goes further in depth in the thought process behind his infamous Instagrammed text message to Kendrick Lamar after The Heist beat the Compton rapper’s good kid, m.A.A.d. city for Best Rap Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards. In an interview with Hot 97′s Ebro In The Morning show, Kendrick Lamar said that he felt like it was “uncalled for” when Macklemore posted the text message conversation between the two, which Mack agreed with.
“I betrayed Kendrick’s trust,” Macklemore said “That’s my homie…I betrayed his trust, that’s wack.” Watch the interview above.
Sunday, December 28, 2014
NEWS: Antonio Martin No Ambulance put in mini van - Berkeley van from the Coroner #AntonioMartin
Antonio Martin No Ambulance put in mini van - Berkeley van from the Coroner #AntonioMartin
NEWS: Ferguson police dump Michael Browns’ body into an SUV.
Ferguson police dump Michael Browns’ body into an SUV.
(NO AMBULANCE)
(NO AMBULANCE)
NEWS: Game, Tyga & DJ Mustard Take Part In "Millions March Los Angeles"
Game, Tyga & DJ Mustard Take Part In "Millions March Los Angeles"
Game, Tyga, and DJ Mustard marched against police brutality in Los Angeles today.
Following the growing number of incidents in which police have killed unarmed black men in the U.S. this year, protesters have gathered nationwide to fight for change. The "Millions March" in New York a couple of weeks back collected a massive turnout, and now other cities are following suit.
While we saw Nas and Russell Simmons among the protesters in New York, L.A.'s march today also drew in some rap icons. Game, DJ Mustard, and Tyga joined the thousands who gathered to stand in unison for Eric Garner, Mike Brown, and the many others who's deaths have gone without consequence.
Check out some photos from the march below.
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Wild Scene: "Antonio Martin" Black Teenager, Fatally Shot By Police 2 Miles From Ferguson - Crowd Clashes With Police!
Wild Scene: "Antonio Martin" Black Teenager, Fatally Shot By Police 2 Miles From Ferguson - Crowd Clashes With Police!
An 18-year-old teenager identified as Antonio Martin has been shot by officers in the St. Louis area, police confirmed. The incident was followed by protesters clashing with police at the scene, accompanied by the sound of loud bangs.
(R.I.P Antonio Martin)
NEWS: Hip-Hop Reacts To Antonio Martin's Death
Hip-Hop Reacts To Antonio Martin's Death
Members of the hip-hop community express their condolences to Antonio Martin, an 18-year-old who was shot and killed by police in Missouri yesterday.
2014 just couldn't go out without one more incident of police killing a black teenager. At the tail end of a year in which we've seen Michael Brown, Tamir Rice and others gunned down by police, 18-year-old Antonio Martin was gunned down last night in Berkeley, Missouri, just two miles from Ferguson. Officers say he was armed, but the full chain of events isn't very clear at the moment. For detailed coverage, head over here.
Various members of the hip-hop community voiced their opinions on Twitter. Read their tweets below.
Another Teen, Antonio Martin Was Shot And Killed By A Missouri Police Officer - http://t.co/YgVAj30JxS #IFWT
— Funk Flex !!!!! (@funkflex) December 24, 2014
It's all out assault on young black men by the police today. Smh http://t.co/3cDIuiydc1
— Freddie Gibbs (@FreddieGibbs) December 24, 2014
Punishment for not wearing body camera? #AntonioMartin
— Blame Ebro el Viejo (@oldmanebro) December 24, 2014
#AntonioMartin RT @search4swag: Berkeley 63134 frost & Hanley police kill another one now https://t.co/3iSmdRIee2
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) December 24, 2014
"Second verse same as the first..." RT @deray: And that the police are putting Antonio's body IN THE BACK OF A SUV. #AntonioMartin
— Phonte (@phontigallo) December 24, 2014
Everyone Just know... RT @dreamhampton: Police killed another Black man in Missouri tonight #AntonioMartin
— Busta Rhymes (@BustaRhymes) December 24, 2014
— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) December 24, 2014
No fucking way Missouri #AntonioMartin
— PUSHA T (@PUSHA_T) December 24, 2014
So now that Mike Browns death has forced police to wear body cams, now we must fight to get them to actually turn them on? #AntonioMartin
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) December 24, 2014
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
FERGUSON: Sickening: Shocking Racist Song About Michael Brown Sung At Charity Event!
Sickening: Shocking Racist Song About Michael Brown Sung At Charity Event!
(R.I.P Michael Brown)
The Glendale, CA Elks Lodge is investigating a shocking incident that went down in the club a week ago Monday, when a performer sang a song celebrating the death of Michael Brown for an audience that included a number of retired and current cops, Via TMZ.
Monday, December 22, 2014
NEWS: Man Who Killed Two Cops In Brooklyn Announced His Plans On Instagram Hours Before
Man Who Killed Two Cops In Brooklyn Announced His Plans On Instagram Hours Before
The chilling Instagram posts of a cop killer
This past Saturday, New York City was momentarily frozen by the tragic execution of two NYPD officers in Brooklyn by a 28-year old Ismaaiyl Brinsley, who blindly sought vengeance in the wake of the deaths of Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice and more. Investigations into just who Brinsley was uncovered startling Instagram posts that Brinsley uploaded just hours before the attack, including a picture that matches the photo of the murder weapon released by authorities. Brinsley, under the IG guise of dontrunup–an account that has since been suspended–attached this caption to a picture of the Taurus handgun.
At about 2:10pm, Baltimore authorities called the NYPD to warn them of Brinsley’s threats, especially considering they believed that he shot and killed his ex-girlfriend in Baltimore early Saturday morning before heading north to Brooklyn. However, approximately half an hour later, Brinsley carried out his threats on two unsuspecting members of the NYPD.
VIDEOS: Maino Talks On Brooklyn, Police Brutality & New Book He's Writing
Maino Talks On Brooklyn, Police Brutality & New Book He's Writing
Watch the HNHH exclusive interview with the self-declared King of Brooklyn, Maino.
Maino gets his talk on in our 11-minute interview with the Brooklyn native. After delivering his second instalment of King of Brooklyn in November, we spoke to the rapper on his self-appointed king title as well as his native neighborhood. Maino talks about being a voice for his peers and the streets alike, as well as fellow New York rappers who may not necessarily rep the NY sound (which he says is completely okay).
Maino goes on to talk about the police in light of recent events, and if rappers should speak out against things like police brutality. He even details personal encounters with police officers that affected his own life, but admits "not all officers are bad." Finally, he reveals he's writing a book called "Expect Nothing And Gain A World." He says it's "inspiration, philosophy, it's my ideals and advice for brothers that's either just coming home from prison or about to come home."
Watch Main drop some knowledge above.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
FERGUSON NEWS: Ku Klux Klan Twitter Account Seized By Anonmyous After Ferguson Threats
Ku Klux Klan Twitter Account Seized By Anonymous After Ferguson Threats
After KKK’s claims that Ferguson protesters would be met with “lethal force” in the wake of the Darren Wilson Trial, Anonymous stepped in to stop them
Infamous hacking group Anonymous has seized the Ku Klux Klan’s twitter account in an apparent takeover they’ve labeled #OpKKK.
This is in response to last week, where the St. Louis chapter of the KKK distributed fliers and took to social media to spread the message that protesters in Ferguson would be met with “lethal force” if they become violent in the wake of the sentencing in the trial of Officer Darren Wilson, which has yet to be released as of Monday.
“There will be consequences for your acts of violence against the peaceful, law-abiding citizens of Missouri”, read one of the KKK papers. The local Riverfront Times also reported that one Klansman had told them 50 new members were inducted in response to the news.
At this, Anonymous stepped in Saturday and easily began performing their usual work, posting information about several St. Louis members, and claiming they had taken locally affiliated KKK websites offline.
— Anonymous (@YourAnonNews) November 17, 2014
We are continuing to read Anonymous threats with much amusement. Still no action taken. #Cowards #HoodsON
— :deactivated (@KuKluxKlanUSA) November 16, 2014
Anonymous then stepped up their actions, claiming they had seized practically all Klan related online media, and allegedly is waging a phone harassment campaign against members. A video was then released by Anonymous Australia describing Operation KKK. While the video has been taken offline, the transcript reads:
“Greetings world, we are Anonymous
KKK it has came to our unfortunate attention that you have been interfering with Anonymous.
We are not attacking you because of what you believe in as we fight for freedom of speech…
We are attacking you because of what you did to our brothers and sisters at the Ferguson protest on the 12th of November.
Due to your actions we have started Operation KKK. The aim of our operation is nothing more than Cyber Warfare. Anything you upload will be taken down, anything you use to promote the KKK will be shut down.
DDos attacks have already been sent and have infiltrated your servers over the past 2 days… d0x’s have also been launched on leaders of the KKK. All information retrieved will be given to the public.
You messed with our family and now we will mess with yours…
Let the cyber war begin.
We are legion.
We do not forgive
We do not forget
Ku Klux Klan you should have expect us.
Follow Us On Twitter @GroupAnonAU”
There appears to be little sympathy for the KKK as the #OpKKK hashtag gains popularity across Twitter, and the actual KKK has now been practically silenced online. Anonymous says that as of Monday, there is “more to come”, most likely in the afternoon.
-Curt Cramer (@CurtisRemarc)
NEWS: Anonymous Claims To Have Released The Officers’ Names Who Killed Kajieme Powell
Anonymous Claims To Have Released The Officers’ Names Who Killed Kajieme Powell
In yet another bold move from Anonymous, Anon Cop Watch has revealed who they believe to be the killers of 25 year old Kajieme Powell, the young man tragically executed on August 19, by St. Louis Police, only 10 days after the killing of Michael Brown
St. Louis Police Chief Dotson called the shooting justified, as Powell was in fact armed with a small knife. He defended the officers’ actions on the grounds that they used deadly force due to the suspect with a knife, coming within three of four feet of the officers, which would be considered within lethal range.
Unfortunately for Dotson a good Samaritan filmed the encounter, and when video surfaced, it was clear to everyone that Dotson and/or the killer cops had fabricated many of the facts in this case. At no time during the encounter does Powell appear to be less than 10 feet from the officers, and his hands were by his sides when the officers began firing.
The horrifying video of his death also left many questioning why the police made no attempts to deescalate the situation or talk down the clearly upset and troubled Powell, instead obliging his requests to shoot him, and then callously handcuffing his corpse.
Perhaps this is why Dotson did not want to release the killer cops’ names.
For 112 days community members and concerned citizens nationwide demanded to know the names of the cops who killed Powell without response from the department. On Tuesday morning Anon Cop Watch announced the first name, Officer Ellis Brown, a 26 year old rookie on the force.
Four hours later they released the second name, 27 year old Randy L. Hays, along with a deeply disturbing image of animal torture that they say came from his social media.
As Anons scoured the internet for information on the two they claim are the killers, the two men began scrubbing all of their information offline. They were not fast enough, and by early afternoon the addresses and phone numbers of both men were available on twitter in screenshots posted by @AnonKafir.
They also found some unsavory content on a woman reporting to be Hays’ mother’s social media, noting that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. When this woman isn’t cheering for bloody photos of a pepper sprayed and tortured squirrel, she is apparently boasting about how she “shoots to kill, not wound” in regards to Ferguson protests.
Freethoughtproject.com spoke with the Anon’s involved, who are confident in their information, which was leaked to them and then allegedly verified through an eye witness to the shooting.
They also asked if Anon had any comments, to which the Anonymous activist who goes by “West Florissant Ave” (@thatsracistaf) responded, “We demand transparency and justice. If the police will not give it, we will take it. No apologies.”
As of Tuesday evening the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department had not responded to the allegations.
-Tamara El(@_SheWise_)
Footage of shooting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-P54MZVxMU&bpctr=1418241744
FERGUSON: Ferguson DA Admits He Knowingly Used Lying Witnesses
Ferguson DA Admits He Knowingly Used Lying Witnesses
McCulloch confirms what everyone pretty much already knew
It’s been about a month since Robert McCulloch made the announcement that would change this country forever: Darren Wilson would not be indicted for the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, a bitter ending to a case that gripped the nation for 4 months, and whose implications will be felt for years to come.
There were already murmurs of just how vast the different accounts given by witnesses of what happened that fateful day (August 9) were, and some “witnesses” were bold enough to admit they were nowhere near the actual site of the shooting on the day in question, but what’s worse, the Ferguson District Attorney, McCulloch, knew this, and still allowed their testimonies.
McCulloch was the guest on 550 KTRS with McGraw Milhaven recently, and he divulged a bit of information that will be disturbing to scores of people once they learn of it.
One of the most glaring examples of fake witness testimony was Witness number 40, who supported Darern Wilson’s version of events, but it was later found out that she more than likely was not present when Darren Wilson shot Michael Brown. McCulloch’s response to this?
I’m sure she was nowhere near the place. She recounted a statement that was right out of the newspapers.
The following is an excerpt from the transcript of the interview, which you can watch in its entirety above, or read here.
KTRS (McGraw Millhaven): Why did you allow people to testify in front of the grand jury in which you knew their information was either flat-out wrong, or flat-out lying, or just weren’t telling the truth?
McCulloch: Well, early on, I decided that anyone who claimed to have witnessed anything was going to be presented to the grand jury. And I knew that no matter how I handled it, there would be criticism of it. So if I didn’t put those witnesses on, then we’d be discussing now why I didn’t put those witnesses on. Even though their statements were not accurate.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
ALBUM STREAM: OG Maco Drops New EP "Breathe," Stream Available
OG Maco Drops New EP "Breathe," Stream Available
Listen to a three-track EP from OG Maco.
OG Maco blew up off one mindless record, "U Guessed It," but today he shows us he's got more depth than the hashtag worthy single with his new EP, Breathe.
The EP comes as a response of sorts to the recent news surrounding Eric Garner and Mike Brown, with protests being led in both Ferguson and New York following either grand jury decision to not indict the police officer responsible for both black men's deaths. Over the weekend, we saw celebrities like Nas and Russell Simmons join the march happening in New York City.
OG Maco speaks up with his new three-track EP, that features production from Chuck Inglish, Proto Call, and LC on the Traxxx. This follows up Maco's self-titled EP that dropped last month.
Check out Breathe below and let us know what you think.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
NEWS: Kanye West Tweets #BlackLivesMatter In Solidarity With Protesters (AND HE'S RIGHT)
Kanye West Tweets #BlackLivesMatter In Solidarity With Protesters (AND HE'S RIGHT)
One of hip-hop’s favorite pastimes is complaining that rappers preach too much. Then, when a political crisis arises, with it comes a great moral panic——are our rappers saying too little? Do they even care?
The truth of the matter is that, since Michael Brown’s tragic death in August, there has been an outpouring of support from the rap world, from J. Cole’s excellent tribute song to Killer Mike’s impassioned speeches. Now, Kanye West has added his voice to the fray. West tweeted the hashtag “blacklivesmatter,” a popular rallying cry for those demanding the law enforcement and judicial systems be held responsible for their killing of minorities.
“New Slaves,” the single from West’s 2013 albums Yeezus, took aim at personal and systemic racism, specifically targeting the private prison industry.
600,000 people rallied for justice on Dec. 13th #blacklivesmatter
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 16, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
FERGUSON DECISION: Kendrick Lamar On How He Feels About The Recent Injustice In The Eric Garner And Michael Brown Cases!
Kendrick Lamar On How He Feels About The Recent Injustice In The Eric Garner And Michael Brown Cases!
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