"The events that took place earlier this year have caused my family immense pain. My husband acted in fear for my safety after we were subjected to months of harassment that included a death threat no less than a week earlier," she said. "Protesters arrived at my house shortly after 5 a.m. while I was upstairs. My husband felt that we were in danger and acted out of genuine concern for our well being." … [Read more...] about Becerra charges Los Angeles DA’s husband for pulling gun on Black Lives Matter protesters
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Navy SEALs Cut Ties with Museum Over Colin Kaepernick Video
In one of the videos, men with guns—wearing camouflage and tactical gear—order four dogs to attack a man wearing protective equipment and Kaepernick’s red and white San Francisco 49ers jersey. A second video shows a dog biting the man in the jersey as he lays on the ground. An individual with a rifle approaches and orders him to turn over on his stomach. The man in the jersey replies, “Oh, man, I will stand,” a joke aimed at Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem to bring attention to racial injustice and police brutality. … [Read more...] about Navy SEALs Cut Ties with Museum Over Colin Kaepernick Video
In Apple TV+ series, Oprah Winfrey says being White ‘gives you an advantage no matter what’
Winfrey's episode comes at a time when demands to end racial injustices are at an all-time high in America following the death of George Floyd. While the coronavirus has surely proved to be a blocker in terms of Winfrey's efforts to join Black Lives Matter protesters, her Apple TV+ series is just one of the ways she's lending her voice. … [Read more...] about In Apple TV+ series, Oprah Winfrey says being White ‘gives you an advantage no matter what’
Alabama’s Edmund Pettus Bridge should be renamed in wake of John Lewis’ death, activists say
“Every time a group of people walk across that bridge for voting rights, he’s rolling in his grave. That may not make sense to a lot of people, but it makes sense to the people of Selma and the people who were on that bridge that day,” Bland said. … [Read more...] about Alabama’s Edmund Pettus Bridge should be renamed in wake of John Lewis’ death, activists say
Los Angeles County district attorney’s husband faces charges after pointing a gun at protesters
"We disagree entirely with their assessment, but we have the utmost faith in the justice system, and we are confident that the correct result will be reached," Lacey's attorney Samuel Tyre said in a statement to CNN on Tuesday. "At this time we are not going to comment on the facts of the case, except to say that my client's human instinct is forever and always to protect his wife and his family and to keep them safe from physical harm. We look forward to all relevant facts coming to light." … [Read more...] about Los Angeles County district attorney’s husband faces charges after pointing a gun at protesters
