Category: #BlackLivesMatter

GUHH’s Angela Simmons’ Ex-Fiancé Killed

GUHH’s Angela Simmons’ Ex-Fiancé Killed

Angela Simmons’ ex-fiancé, Sutton Tennyson, was shot and killed following an argument in his driveway, according to TMZ. Atlanta PD told the website that Tennyson was talking to someone in his driveway around 5 pm ET and the conversation escalated. From there, he was fatally shot multiple times in his garage and the suspect fled…

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Dolphins’ Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson Kneel During Anthem

Dolphins’ Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson Kneel During Anthem

NFL players’ protests weren’t widespread in Sunday’s first games, but the demonstrations had not died out in Week 1. Miami Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson became the first players of the 2018 regular season to kneel in protest during the national anthem when they did so before Sunday’s contest against the Tennessee…

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UF Under Fire for Pushing Black Graduates Offstage

UF Under Fire for Pushing Black Graduates Offstage

The University of Florida came under fire over the weekend, after recordings taken during the school’s year-end commencement ceremony went viral amongst members of the public who grew outraged over the way they saw some of the Black graduates being treated. Many of the roughly 10,000 fresh-faced alumni who crossed the Exactech Arena stage at…

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[VIDEO] Joyner Lucas “I’m Not Racist”

[VIDEO] Joyner Lucas “I’m Not Racist”

Joyner Lucas is known for stirring up uncomfortable conversations with his unique videos and innovate songs, and his latest visual is no different. The Worcester, Mass. rapper unveils his new video for “I’m Not Racist,” where he showcases a heated debate about race relations between a White man and a Black man. The White man…

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NFL Commissioner Will Not Force Players to Stand During Anthem

NFL Commissioner Will Not Force Players to Stand During Anthem

During a 20-minute press conference held to debrief what progress came of the meeting he hosted between NFL players and owners this week, league commissioner Roger Goodell shared that no changes will be made to the game’s operations manual. Goodell explained that his office will continue to urge players to recognize the patriotic culture that…

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Nick Cannon Joins Protesters in St. Louis

Nick Cannon Joins Protesters in St. Louis

Actor and comedian Nick Cannon joined protesters in St. Louis frustrated with the acquittal of former officer Jason Stockley who fatally shot a black man in 2011. Over the last few days, protests have engulfed St.Louis as many are dissatisfied with the not guilty ruling handed by St. Louis Circuit Judge Timothy Wilson. Prosecutors argued…

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Marshawn Lynch Sits During National Anthem

Marshawn Lynch Sits During National Anthem

GLENDALE, Ariz. — In his first game in an Oakland Raider uniform, Marshawn Lynch didn’t play a down. Yet he provided the most vivid image of the night, sitting for the national anthem before the Raiders’ 20-10 preseason loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. The ex-Seattle running back, who came out of retirement to sign with…

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Marvel’s New Superhero Wears Hoodie for Trayvon

Marvel’s New Superhero Wears Hoodie for Trayvon

Marvel Comics’ first Black superhero to have his own comic book title, has become the first Black superhero to lead an on-screen Marvel production. Netflix brought the world something it’s never seen on Friday [September 30], with the release of “Marvel’s Luke Cage,” 44 years after the character made history through Marvel’s 1972 print publication.  And…

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