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Caught On Camera: Minneapolis Cop Threatens Black Teen During Traffic Stop

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A Minneapolis cop was caught on video threatening a teen that he admittedly stopped for no good reason. Hamza Jeylani and his friends were pulled…

Caught On Camera: Minneapolis Cop Threatens Black Teen During Traffic Stop

Despite Uncle’s Comments, Biracial Teen Is No Different Than Other Black Ones Killed By Police

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Because it is a social construct, race can often be a complicated matter. However, racism – notably, as it works in America – is a…

Despite Uncle’s Comments, Biracial Teen Is No Different Than Other Black Ones Killed By Police

#BlackLivesMatter On ABC’s ‘Scandal’: Actor Courtney B. Vance Talks Racism, Police Brutality [VIDEO]

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Last week ABC’s “Scandal,” starring Kerry Washington struck a nerve all across the country. It did so not with a new outrageous plot twist or…

#BlackLivesMatter On ABC’s ‘Scandal’: Actor Courtney B. Vance Talks Racism, Police Brutality [VIDEO]

#BlackLivesMatter On ABC’s ‘Scandal’: Actor Courtney B. Vance Talks Racism, Police Brutality [VIDEO]

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Last week ABC’s “Scandal,” starring Kerry Washington struck a nerve all across the country. It did so not with a new outrageous plot twist or…

#BlackLivesMatter On ABC’s ‘Scandal’: Actor Courtney B. Vance Talks Racism, Police Brutality [VIDEO]

Starbucks CEO Sparks An All-Too-Real Racial Tolerance Conversation

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The CEO of your favorite place to get a white chocolate mocha (or is that just us) has gone from admirable coffeehouse entrepreneur to impassioned orator. Howard…

Starbucks CEO Sparks An All-Too-Real Racial Tolerance Conversation

Race Matters: Family Of 18-Year-Old Asthmatic Black Girl Who Died In Jail Following “Violent” Arrest Calls For Investigation

Family Of Girl Who Died In Jail Following “Violent” Police Arrest Demands Investigation The family of an Alabama teen who died in jail following an arrest for disorderly conduct in November is now calling for an investigation into what happened. Family members of 18-year-old Sheneque Proctor reportedly believe that an asthma attack prompted by a “violent” police arrest triggered her yet-to-be-explained death. via Naturally Moi A new petition has been circulating in response to a young woman who is now being called the “female Eric Garner.” The petition is demanding that the federal and state governments investigate the death of Sheneque Proctor. The 18 year old young woman died in police custody at Bessemer City Jail after she was arrested on November 1st. According to Proctor’s relatives, she was at a hotel attending a party with friends when police arrested her for disorderly conduct. Proctor is reported to have complained to the police that she had problems with asthma but her words allegedly fell on deaf ears. The next morning, she was found lifeless in her jail cell. Bessemer City Attorney Shan Paden commented, “I know the case. I know we had a death in the jail. Erring on a conservative side, not to protect the city but to protect the rights of an 18-year-old, the city of Bessemer will not disclose any information.” According to Proctors family, she suffered from asthma and the police were violent with her during her arrest. Proctor’s family is asking that people sign the petition so that they can get some answers about their beloved daughter. We’ll definitely be following this story and will continue to keep you updated as it unfolds. In the meantime, you can read more about the petition HERE . Continue reading

“One Sweet Day”: Artists Join In #BlackLivesMatter Video Tribute

“One Sweet Day” Artists Come Together For Black Lives Matter Every 28 Hours a person of color is killed by a police officer or security guard in America. The unjust, extrajudicial killings of black people in is a crisis we’ve seen reach a fever pitch as of late with the killers of Mike Brown , Eric Garner and Aiyana Jones going free without a trial. R&B singers Mprynt joined with Philly group Good Girl in a cover of “One Sweet Day”, the smash hit made popular by Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey in the 90s, to honor the victims. Keep clicking to see the video and cameos from some of your favorite celebs who are down for the cause.   Continue reading

Editor’s Pick: Why I Love Elizabeth Arden’s Moisturizing Lipstick [VIDEO]

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My lipstick collection is a reflection of a long time obsession with beauty that I’m not ashamed to admit to you beauties. I was that teenager who stashed/stole…

Editor’s Pick: Why I Love Elizabeth Arden’s Moisturizing Lipstick [VIDEO]

Radio One Changing Our Community Because We Care

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Radio One Atlanta cares about the community and is working towards change. We have partnerned with the organizations below as we work to change our community. Click the…

Radio One Changing Our Community Because We Care

CNN Uses #AskACop On Twitter & You Know What Happened…

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How do I teach my kids to disarm melanin? #AskACop — justified agitator (@Awkward_Duck) December 16, 2014 It must have been bad idea day at…

CNN Uses #AskACop On Twitter & You Know What Happened…