Black Lives Matter is a social movement, like the tea party or the civil rights movement, and therefore can’t be sued, a federal judge ruled Thursday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A police officer anonymously sued Black Lives Matter and DeRay Mckesson, a prominent activist in the movement, after being injured by a rock thrown […]
Today in Source News Flash: Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While Bryson Tiller is touring with his sophomore album True to Self, he released a visual yesterday (September 12) to the “Run Me Dry” track – an ode to his complicated relationship with his girlfriend. While we await the follow up to Migos’ Culture, Quavo blessed his fans yesterday […]
The Department of Justice will not pursue federal charges against Baltimore police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray, The Associated Press reported Tuesday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Gray, 25, died from spinal cord injuries sustained in police custody in April 2015, sparking protests across Baltimore and a launching a federal investigation into […]
Words by: Sha Be Allah Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #269 | 2016 Advertisement The word “riot” hasn’t been used in Baltimore since 1968 following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, but after the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray while in police custody, Baltimore became a focal […]
This morning [July 27] the Baltimore Sun reports that the prosecutors have dropped all charges against Garrett Miller, William Porter, and Sgt. Alicia White, the three remaining Baltimore police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information What does this mean? It means that the prosecution will not secure any […]
If you have been watching the news or Twitter you might have seen the word “accountability” come across your screen several times. But what is it really? The dictionary version says this: “The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Black Lives Matter (BLM) protestors have always been about one […]
You’re mad. You’re angry. You’re hurt. All understandable reactions to the recent news of the highest ranking officer charged on the case of Freddie Gray being acquitted of all charges. Or maybe you’re numb to the jabs given out by the judges and police enforcement who continue to allow cops walk free without taking any […]
The highest ranking officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray has been found not guilty of all charges by a Baltimore judge. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice was found not guilty today in charges related to the arrest and death of the 25 year old Baltimore man who died […]
In a move that may be a shock to many, Baltimore circuit judge Barry Williams, who has been presiding over the trials of the six police officers whom were indicted in the death of Freddie Gray, has acquitted the officer facing officer who was facing the most severe charges. Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., was the […]
Baltimore Police officer, Edward Nero, was charged with second degree assault, reckless endangerment and two counts of misconduct in the Freddie Gray case. As of Monday, he is a free man. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On April 12, 2015 Freddie Gray died from a spinal injuries sustained while he was in police custody. There […]
On Wednesday [April 28], the anniversary of mass protests caused by Freddie Gray‘s killing by police, Baltimore cops shot and wounded a 13-year-old boy carrying a replica handgun, according to Al Jazeera. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Two officers saw a teenager carrying what looked like a firearm, and they identified themselves and chased after […]
This story first appeared in our 2016 Sports, Culture and Women in Hip Hop Issue, on newsstands now featuring our Yo Gotti and Hip Hop & Hollywood covers. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Almost a year since the police-related death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, authorities in Baltimore City are gearing up for more trials and potential […]
A Maryland judge has announced a trial date for next year for the Baltimore police officer who was involved in the unlawful arrest and death of 25 year old Freddie Gray. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Officer William Porter was the first of six officers to be tried in connection with Gray’s death, which resulted […]
Judge Barry Williams declared a mistrial today in the case of Officer William Porter, the first of six Baltimore Police Officers to go on trial for the death of 25 year old Freddie Gray while in police custody in April. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 26 year old officer was charged with misconduct in […]
Deliberations will continue today as Judge Barry Williams has ordered jurors to work on getting a unanimous decision in the guilt or innocence of Officer William Porter for the death of 25 year old Baltimore man Freddie Gray. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After 10 hours of deliberations on Monday, jurors sent a note to […]
One of the six officers who ignored the cries of Freddie Gray while he was in police custody has taken the stand in his trial. Officer William Porter took the stand Wednesday (December 9th) in his own trial as prosecutors alleged that Porter did not call for medical help after he was summoned by the driver […]
Volatile situations that have yielded nothing but the dead bodies of young Blacks and Latinos at the hands of law enforcement is a familiar story and open sore in American society, however, the deaths of African Americans at the hands of white civilians have once again become an issue of greater concern. Since the death […]
Today [Monday, December 7] marks the first day of a full week of testimony for the first of six trials surrounding the death of Freddie Gray. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Gray, a 25-year old resident of Baltimore, was arrested after attempting to flee police and possessing a knife. He would die a week later […]
Syndicated news giant CNN sent out a public apology for its article published on November 30 about the trial of Officer William Porter, the first of six Baltimore officers who will be going to trial for the death of 25 year old Freddie Gray in April. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The CNN article called […]
The first of six officers that have been charged in the death of Baltimore man Freddie Gray who died in police custody earlier this year will begin his trial today, with jury selection being the primary agenda in the city of Baltimore. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Officer William Porter faces charges of assault, manslaughter, […]
