Props to R&B singer/songwriter Novel for tackling the issue of these police out here murdering black men ! Check out his new song, “Letter To The Badge” which is dedicated to Michael Brown and Eric Garner: We hate that we’re still fighting this injustice after all these years, but it’s great to see all these musicians using their talent to speak on social issues.
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New Music: Novel Dedicates “Letter To The Badge” To Mike Brown And Eric Garner [Audio]
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#BlackLivesMatter: Who Was Eric Garner? [Photos]
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You have witnessed a murder and killer go free … NYPD Cop Who Murdered Eric Garner Not Indicted By Grand Jury Staten Island was bracing for Ferguson-like trouble Wednesday after a grand jury chose not to indict an NYPD officer for killing Eric Garner with a chokehold, sources said. Via NY Daily News : There had been warnings earlier that a decision not to charge Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who is white, with a crime for killing a black man, would fan tensions. And as word of the panel’s decision seeped into the Staten Island neighborhoods where anti-police sentiment is strongest, cops were on high alert and prepared for the worst. The rally was held to address the medical examiner’s report that came Friday saying Eric Garner’s death was caused by a chokehold, a banned police maneuver. Garner, a 43-year-old father of six, was killed July 17 when Pantaleo subdued him on a Tompkinsville street with a banned chokehold. Police said they approached Garner because he was selling unlicensed cigarettes – better known as loosies – and that he resisted arrest. They noted that Garner’s rap sheet listed 31 arrests, beginning when he was 16. But Garner’s death sparked national outrage after The Daily News obtained a sickening cell phone video of his deadly encounter with police. Pantaleo, who had been accused of false arrest and violating police procedures in two previous lawsuits, was yanked off the street. The Staten Island district attorney and the Civilian Complaint Review Board launched probes. And the medical examiner’s office ruled Garner’s death a homicide. Daniel Pantaleo, the Staten Island cop accused of putting Eric Garner in a fatal chokehold, testified Friday in front of a grand jury. But after several months of reviewing the evidence, a majority on the panel, which sources said consisted of 15 white and 8 black or Hispanic jurors, concluded there was not enough there to charge Pantaleo with a crime. Pantaleo, 29, an eight-year veteran of the force, could still be hit with departmental charges that could end his career as a New York City police officer. Rest in peace to Eric Garner, your death was not in vain. The NYC medical examiner ruled the death of Garner was a homicide but the grand jury doesn’t indict the cop who killed him. Ummm…. WHAT?!?! Do you think the cop who murdered him should have been indicted?
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Black Lives Don’t Matter: NYPD Cop Who Put Eric Garner In Fatal Chokehold Not Indicted By Staten Island Grand Jury
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SMH!!! Ferguson Police Officers Show Solidarity With Darren Wilson With tensions rising once again in Ferguson since the defacement of Mike Brown’s memorial , protests got more lively once again yesterday evening — with reports of break-ins and looting hitting the media. As police officers used their force to reign in the crowds, some were seen wearing bracelets emblazoned with the phrase “I Am Darren Wilson,” showing their support for the officer who gunned down Mike Brown . The bracelets were spotted and photographed by protesters and originally posted to MediaBlackOutUSA . And as for twitter speculation that the photo in question was doctored in some way, Captain Ron Johnson confirmed that police were indeed wearing these bands on their arms in THIS VIDEO . However he thinks it was the decision of a few individuals, and not precinct-wide. At least we know where these cops’ heads are at while they’re out there “maintaining peace” in the Ferguson streets.
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Ferguson Cops Spotted Wearing “I Am Darren Wilson” Bracelets As They Counter Protesters
“Don’t worry about the dress …” Iggy Azalea Compliments Nicki Minaj At The 2014 VMAs Remember when everyone thought that Nicki Minaj threw major shade at Iggy Azalea at the BET awards and then Nick Young jumped in to defend his devastated rapper boo ???? Well it looks like Iggy’s attempting to silence reports that there’s a not so secret beef between them by chumming it up with her at the VMAs. After nearly giving fans an eyeful alongside Ariana Grande and Jessie J, Nicki was spotted backstage doing interviews. Coincidentally she ran into Iggy who gave her a pat on the shoulder and showered her with compliments. “Hey baby,” said Nicki as Iggy walked by. “You did great, don’t worry about the dress,” said the leggy Australian while being carted away by her handlers. Awwwwww! What say YOU BOSSIP fam???? Do you think that compliment was genuine or were these two just playing nice?????
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What Beef??? Iggy Azalea Silences Nicki Minaj Shade Reports By Complimenting Her At The 2014 VMAs
May he rest in peace. See what some funeral attendees had to say about the significance of his passing:
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Family, Mourners And Celebrities Gather For Mike Brown’s Funeral In Ferguson [VIDEO]
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Watch out for the Beyhive this Sunday night… Beyonce To Perform Entire Album At MTV VMAs Prepare yourselves for tremendous chatter about wig-snatching, random mention of edges, “getting life,” and resounding screams of “YAAAAAAASSSSS!” echoing throughout the streets. Word has it that the Queen Bey herself will give fans a taste of every single song from her self-titled visual album released last December during an unheard-of 15-minute medley of her entire album at this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. All we wanna know is…will she be wearing that caked out leotard she’s been rocking on tour??? Via LoveBScott : There have been rumblings that Beyoncé’s planning something MAJOR for this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards performance and we’ve all been wondering which one (or few) of Beyoncé’s many hits is she going to perform — and now we know. We here at lovebscott.com just got word exclusively that Beyoncé is planning to perform her ENTIRE visual album with a show-stopping 15-minute set during this Sunday’s show. Has anyone ever done an entire-album medley? According to MTV Exec Amy Doyle — nope. “Beyoncé’s performance is very ambitious,” she said. I don’t think anyone’s tried this before. We’re expecting this to go down in VMAs history.” Sounds exciting! Be sure to tune in to the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday at 9/8c to watch King Bey take the stage as well as receive the Video Vanguard Award. We’re hoping this is true. It would truly be an amazing moment! Are your eyes, ears, and social media timelines even a little bit ready for this?
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For The Stans: Beyonce Set To Perform Entire Visual Album At 2014 VMA’s
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As a St. Louis native, he knows the Ferguson community well. John Hamm Speaks On Protests In Ferguson With so many celebs quick to spout a lot of Black community blame and “ what about (insert irrelevant topic here)??” nonsense around the events occurring in Ferguson, it’s a little refreshing to see a celeb who speaks on behalf of those seeking justice rather than deflecting . Via USAToday : Mad Men’s Jon Hamm, a St. Louis native, says he hopes “cooler heads prevail” in the Missouri city of Ferguson and that “people come through it for the better.” Hamm, who’s in London to promote his latest movie, Million Dollar Arm, told reporters he has a special reason for speaking out about the unrest in the St. Louis suburb since the fatal shooting earlier this month of an African-American teen, Michael Brown, by a white Ferguson police officer. Hamm said the situation there is “difficult to watch because it’s my hometown.” But he said he supports the protesters. He says, “They have a legitimate reason to protest and they’re exercising their right to do that and so hopefully, in the end, people will come through it stronger.” He said cities should not “be measured on how they have failed, but how they get through and how they clean up after their mistakes.” Sounds like he sides with the protesters…but still doesn’t want to step too far into it. What do you think of his statement?
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Mad Men Star John Hamm Speaks On #JusticeForMikeBrown – “They Have A Legit Reason To Protest”
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