There’s nothing quite as good as Britney Spears dancing in video…she’s a magical creature in captivity…almost extinct but here right now and she’s gonna shake the booty and dance for you like she’s not medicated or sedated…it’s nice because she’s not crying or screaming for help….
(Photo by Julie Dermansky/Corbis via Getty Images) Just two weeks ago, two young black men were arrested after a Starbucks barista called police on them for simply sitting down in the coffeehouse. Video captured the arrests and the clip went viral immediately. The reaction was swift and unrelenting. The young black men were clearly racially profiled and treated like they were because they are black. Hell, they were only in the Starbucks for two minutes, not even really getting a chance to actually loiter. The outrage towards Starbucks came from all corners of social media – white, black, man and woman – all joined forces to threaten boycotts, write the company and demand they rectify a wrongdoing. As a result of the mobilizing, the Starbucks CEO decided to stand with the young men, offering them working opportunities, making media appearances and even closing stores for a day to initiate diversity training for its employees. This was certainly above and beyond what we’ve seen from most companies accused of racial insensitivities and it’s largely thanks to the efforts of black activists who held Starbucks’ feet to the fire nonstop. Waffle House has been spared this outcome. Chikesia Clemons walked into a Waffle House in Saraland, Alabama late on the evening of April 22nd, a few days after the Starbucks incident. It’s unclear what happened next but we do know, thanks to another viral video, police were called and Clemons was held down, her breast exposed, officer hands on her neck. It was disgusting. The events that led to the altercation are disputed: Waffle House employees say that Clemons walked in drunk and threatened to “shoot up” the restaurant after being charged $.50 for plastic utensils. However, the employee who called 911 never mentioned the threat to the operator. Clemons’ attorney, Benjamin Crump, says he has witnesses who dispel the employee’s claims. Waffle House and its CEO have stood by the actions of its employees and even taking a step farther by saying they “strongly support the actions taken by the Saraland Police Department” (despite the fact that Waffle House as a business isn’t one with an expertise in law enforcement training so they really don’t have any authority to say what is proper protocol or not). And through it all, the amount of pushback directed at Waffle House has been infinitesimal compared to the amount of action directed at Starbucks. There are marches taking place in Georgia, and proposed boycotts and sit-ins, but not nearly on the level of what we saw at Starbucks, which forced the CEO to speak up. Why? Is it because there were so many vocal white cosigners for the Starbucks incident as opposed to the Waffle House situation? The Starbucks incident was one of those acts of resistance that didn’t inconvenience white people while at the same time allowing many to feel like they are about equality – it’s easy to point the finger at one Starbucks worker for her actions. However, we’ve seen how so many white Americans simply can’t bring themselves to question law enforcement. Is the reluctance because there just never seems to be the same sort of thirst for justice when it comes to black women as for literally any other group of people on this planet? We’ve seen these cases so often of a hesitance or flat-our refusal for anyone to stand up for black women, which the exception of black women themselves. Of course, there’s the fact that the Waffle House situation has more dissenting testimonies than Starbucks. That’s undeniable. But no matter what the narrative is, there’s absolutely no reason for Clemons to have been assaulted as she was. That is also undeniable. So Waffle House going so far as to defend the police actions is a reprehensible enough decision to warrant immediate action, even if you feel they are justified in calling police in the first place.. Sadly, though, when it comes to instances of black women being attacked, there’s always a wait-and-see approach. Stories about wronged black women seem to bring about the “let’s let the facts play out crowd.” The same people who have an understanding of lies and conspiracies to keep black men subjugated are suddenly proponents of the American judicial system, despite its history of terrorizing black communities. Where does that leave the Chikesia Clemonses of the world? The same place it left Korrine Gaines or the endless black women who are victims of R. Kelly’s sexual assaults. Alone, defended by only other black women and a few choice allies. So what side do you fall on? If you spoke up about Starbucks but have been silent about Waffle House, then you need to ask yourself why. And what that means about your ideas of justice for black women. Because it needs to be understand that none of us are free until all of us are free. Here’s more information on how you can help bring #JusticeForChikesia and support. The People Demand #JusticeForChikesia
Juror Harrison Snyder told GMA that he and the rest of the jury were compelled toward a guilty verdict after hearing Cosby admit to the assault from his own mouth… Splash/TMZ
Source: Boston Globe / Getty If you’re in a location where it’s springtime, but it still feels like winter outside….a poem for all of us: Roses are red Violets are blue Summer warmth come to us So our cookouts can be as lit as this dude’s… Amen.
Ashley Graham posted up some pics of her spreading her legs – and the most amazing thing about this spread legs pics, I mean along with her not having a stroke trying to get into this position, is that her inner thighs aren’t discolored like most obese people from having them rub together…I am a fat man and know how these things work…I have had chaffing before and I’m not even a woman…I know this is some masterful work from her make-up artist who unfortunately has to smell her cheeseburger scented cunt while trying to perpetuate her lie that there is such thing as hot fat chicks…when the world knows the only thing hot about fat chicks is their statistically premature death and as a man married to a fat chick, even that isn’t that good, because it’s a slow death…diabetic and heart disease death…that opens the doors to a lot of fucking whining and neediness instead of a traditional suicide.. What I am getting at is – don’t believe or encourage Ashley Graham. She is all that is wrong with America…the fact they figured “Let’s use fat chicks to sell to fat chicks cuz fat chicks are tired of not relating to hot chicks”….instead of telling fat chicks they are disgusting…and that all sizes aren’t beautiful…and that clothing shouldn’t be available if you’re too fat…so that you don’t leave your damn house…until you get in fucking shape… I hate this movement and not just because it clogs so many toilets…. It’s just everything wrong in America. More of her Morbidly Obese Tits..
PG / Splash News Destiny’s Child Will Reportedly Be Part Of On The Run Tour II For all the folks who have been clamoring for a Destiny’s Child reunion, there’s good news. UK tabloid The Sun reports that Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams will be joining select dates on the OTR II tour. “Beyonce worked tirelessly on her Coachella headline performance but the crowning moment was her medley with Kelly and Michelle. They really enjoyed working together again after so long and now Bey is keen for them to be part of On The Run II. The girls have their own work commitments and families but could fly out for certain dates to surprise fans because they’re all aware of the demand for a reunion. “It is the perfect way to celebrate 20 years since their debut album.” Good news right?! The tabloid also points out that even after their second Coachella performance, the ladies reunited AGAIN for Peter Dundas’ LA store opening last Tuesday. Check out photos from that below then hit the flip for the latest from Bey’s IG: Can you keep up?
A dam Trammell ’s father is furious that the criminal justice system allowed two cops who repeatedly shocked his mentally ill son with stun guns last year will not face justice. SEE ALSO: Report: Most Victims Shot By Cops Are Mentally Ill Or In Crisis The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday that there will be no charges against two police officers in the death of 22-year-old Trammell. District Attorney John Chisholm found “no basis to conclusively link Mr. [Adam] Trammell’s death to actions taken by police officers.” “This is a nightmare. I can’t believe this. I think those people should resign. The D.A. and the chief of that police department,” said Trammell’s father, Larry Trammell , according to USA Today . Two West Milwaukee police officers who “tortured Adam Trammell to death” will not be charged. Trammell, who was mentally ill, was naked in the shower when police broke down his door, tased him 18 times, broke his rib, and gave him a black eye. https://t.co/ABgDOk6Jf7 — Fair Punishment Project (@FairPunishment) April 27, 2018 The two officers responded to a call on May 25 at the apartment complex where Trammell lived. A neighbor was concerned that he was experiencing a psychotic episode. Another neighbor who lived in the unit below Trammell’s apartment told the officers that water was leaking through the ceiling. The cops broke down Trammell’s door and found him naked, taking a shower. Bodycam footage showed Trammell confused but calm when the cops confronted him. The officers used a Taser 15 times over a 30-minute period after he struggled to prevent them from taking him out the shower. Trammell ultimately lost consciousness, and the officers handcuffed him. He wasn’t breathing and had no pulse when the paramedics put him into the ambulance. Trammell was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at the hospital. “These police tortured Adam Trammell to death,” said Robin Shellow , a lawyer representing his family. “This was not ‘help.’ They were not protecting or serving anyone. Naked, cold, confused, alone in his own bathroom and crying for Jesus to take him, he needlessly suffered.” It’s no surprise that the cops are back on duty, without fear of prosecution. “If you are mentally ill and black, you already have two strikes against you if you come into contact with law enforcement,” wrote civil rights attorney Ben Crump , referring to the spate of high-profile police killings of mentally ill African Americans. In the article he wrote for CNN, Crump lamented a third strike, based on a U.S. Supreme Court decision on April 2. The justices ruled that an Arizona police officer who shot and killed a woman with a history of mental illness could not be sued. The court said the officer was entitled to qualified immunity. Under that legal doctrine, police are immune from excessive force lawsuits as long as they don’t violate “clearly established” rights that a “reasonable person would have known.” SEE ALSO: White House Spokeswoman Called ‘Uncle Tom’ At Correspondents’ Dinner Another Black Man Was Thrown Out Of A Restaurant For Just Sitting Down [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3440564″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Benjamin Godwin / EyeEm / Getty According to Police, an Atlanta man was found hanging from a bridge over Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near the Atlanta University Center over the weekend. Authorities believe the innocent was a suicide and didn’t find any foul play. The man had a chain wrapped around his neck and police say an eye witness was heard screaming “Don’t do it!” Officials have not been able to find next of kin, but police are still investigating. CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS Related:
FayesVision/WENN.com Issa Rae Book Excerpt Causes Fuss Issa Rae wrote her ‘Adventures Of Awkward Black Girl’ book in 2015 and it was a pretty popular book that came and went without much controversy. That was until this weekend when someone’s book club revisited it or something and an old excerpt came back to life. The portion in question is about Issa suggesting that black women date Asian men instead of black men. The best proof that regular black people dont really read Issa Rae’s book is how long it took for this excerpt to go viral. Everyone seems to be discovering it today pic.twitter.com/kAGyVj0Kpp — T. (@RickyRawls) April 29, 2018 Ew. Not the best look. The page has split the timeline. On one hand, if a black man had said that, he’d be getting dragged across the ashy abyss. On the other, Issa is a comedian and this does seem like a tongue-in-cheek comment. Plus a book a few years old might not be the best representation of her current thinking. Still, it’s quite the lightning rod. Take a look at the firestorm from Issa and her book. I hope that Issa Rae quote makes its rounds. I'd love to see the responses to that so I can go pull up how yall was talking when KimmayTube was talking the exact same shit on here and yall was “yaassssiinnnngg” on the TL. — Shyne Coldchain Jr. (@Smooth_Orator) April 29, 2018
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