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Jay-Z Under Scrutiny For Selling Occupy Wall Street T-Shirts

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Jay-Z has designed a t-shirt in support of the Occupy Wall Street protests, but a statement from his Rocawear company has some questioning his intent. The shirt reads “Occupy All Streets” crossing out the “W” and adding an “S”, a clever play on words and pretty consistent with the style of T-shirts the company has released in the past. However, the Business Insider asked if any profits from the sale of the shirt would go to the organizers of the Wall Street protests. Rocawear responded with the following statement: “The ‘Occupy All Streets’ T-shirt was created in support of the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ movement. Rocawear strongly encourages all forms of constructive expression, whether it be artistic, political or social. ‘Occupy All Streets’ is our way of reminding people that there is change to be made everywhere, not just on Wall Street. At this time we have not made an official commitment to monetarily support the movement.” Jay-Z is by no means the first person to create paraphernalia inspired by the protests. An entire collection of shirts can be found at websites like THIS (CLICK HERE) . Is Jay-Z being questioned simply because he is a bajillionaire? And if proceeds were to go to anyone, who would they go to? The Occupy Movement is hardly a monolith and has many different factions. Yes, it is ironic to capitalize on a movement against Capitalism but isn’t that the American way? RELATED POSTS: Occupy Atlanta Brings Bloods And Crips Together Nicki Minaj, Kanye West & Jay-Z Shut Down Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show! [PHOTOS] Jay-Z & Kanye West Honor Heavy D In NYC Watch The Throne Concert Footage [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Killer Mike Speaks At Occupy Atlanta [VIDEO] Occupy Wall Street: A Movement On The Rise

Jay-Z Under Scrutiny For Selling Occupy Wall Street T-Shirts

Occupy Atlanta Clash With Police, 20 Arrested, Protesters Claim Police Accelerated Motorcycle into Demonstrators

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Twenty Occupy Atlanta protesters were arrested Saturday after a rally in a city park spilled into the streets. The Atalanta Journal Constitution reports that nearly 150 protesters had gathered at Woodruff Park Saturday, with many setting up tents and saying they intended to stay overnight despite a police warning that anyone who remained after the park’s closing time would be arrested. Atlanta Mayor… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 06/11/2011 08:28 Number of articles : 2

Occupy Atlanta Clash With Police, 20 Arrested, Protesters Claim Police Accelerated Motorcycle into Demonstrators

Police Remove Occupy Atlanta Protesters From Woodruff Park, 53 Arrested [VIDEO]

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Officers from the Atlanta Police Department swarmed Woodruff Park at around 12:45 am this morning and arrested 53 Occupy Atlanta protesters. Occupy Atlanta had been in Woodruff Park since October 7. According to the AJC, Mayor Kasim Reed said more than 100 officers were involved in the operation to clear the park. The arrests were orderly and peaceful, but some of the protesters had to be dragged out. Occupy Atlanta released the following statement overnight: “The evidence shows that despite the fact that Mayor Reed claimed that he was sending clergy to speak with Occupy Atlanta in order to find a ‘peaceful solution,’ the outcome was already predetermined. Representatives from the group of clergy arrived at the park and requested a meeting for 5 p.m. That time was not available because of a planned march which was posted in the schedule on Occupy Atlanta’s website. Participants in Occupy Atlanta and the representatives of the group of clergy agreed on a meeting time of Thursday at noon at Big Bethel AME Church. However, Atlanta police did not wait for this meeting to take place.” The group aims to return to Woodruff Park but other options have also been explored. The 53 arrested protesters were taken to the Atlanta City Detention Center and charged with violating a city ordinance, a misdemeanor. Among those handcuffed were State Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta), former Atlanta city councilman Derrick Boazman and Joe Beasley, the southern regional director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Read more here. RELATED: Killer Mike Speaks At Occupy Atlanta [VIDEO] Kanye West And Russell Simmons Occupy Wall Street [VIDEO] Raheem DeVaughn & Dr. Cornel West Arrested During Occupy DC Prostest Mayor Gives Occupy Atlanta 5 Days To Vacate Woodruff Park Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Snubbed At “Occupy Atlanta” [VIDEO]

Police Remove Occupy Atlanta Protesters From Woodruff Park, 53 Arrested [VIDEO]

Mary J. Blige To Perform At 2011 American Music Awards

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Mary J. Blige will perform at the 2011 American Music Awards. She joins a long list of artists who will also be taking the stage: Nicki Minaj, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Pitbull. Get red carpet glam like Mary J with a spa mani/pedi. Click here for more info! While we love Mary, we’re not sure what material she plans on singing. She better up the promotional push of her album “My Life II” because we have yet to hear a single (or a hit). For the fifth year, winners will be determined by online voting. Fans can log onto amavote.com or ama.abc.com to cast their votes through November 11th at 11:59pm PST. The show airs live November 20 at 8pm. Mary J. Blige Goes Into A Fur Frenzy In Elle Magazine [PHOTOS] Mary J Blige Collaborates With Beyonce On “My Life II”

Mary J. Blige To Perform At 2011 American Music Awards

Killer Mike Speaks At Occupy Atlanta [VIDEO]

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Outspoken Atlanta rapper Killer Mike lent his support to the Occupy Atlanta movement this weekend when he addressed the group at Woodruff Park downtown. Mike was at Woodruff on Saturday as part of Atlanta Hip Hop Day, which featured one of hip hop’s founding fathers, Afrika Bambaataa, and others. There was some confusion about whether Atlanta Hip Hop Day had been granted a permit to be in Woodruff and after some tense moments and Mike speaking to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Mike addressed the crowd. While Mayor Reed told Occupy Atlanta on October 13 they had 5 days to clear out of Woodruff, that order has not been carried out yet. However, the police presence surrounding the park has increased significantly, giving the perception that police may clear out the park at any moment. Check out what Mike had to say: RELATED: Killer Mike Goes In At Troy Davis Rally! [VIDEO] Big Boi & Killer Mike Protest Troy Davis Execution [VIDEO] Mike Bigga AKA Killer Mike Talks New Album, ATL Face Tats & More [EXCLUSIVE] Kanye West And Russell Simmons Occupy Wall Street [VIDEO] Raheem DeVaughn & Dr. Cornel West Arrested During Occupy DC Prostest Mayor Gives Occupy Atlanta 5 Days To Vacate Woodruff Park

Killer Mike Speaks At Occupy Atlanta [VIDEO]

Occupy Atlanta Maosochistic "Revolutionaries" Silence Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

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The robotic Maosochistic revolutionaries of the “Occupy Atlanta” movement who have never suffered the threats of lynching and death that the leaders of the civil rights movement did in the 20th century, chose to silence the voice of one of… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : PAXALLES Discovery Date : 08/10/2011 16:31 Number of articles : 2

Occupy Atlanta Maosochistic "Revolutionaries" Silence Civil Rights Hero John Lewis