It looks like the public outcry for justice for Breonna Taylor is finally being heard. For the first time since her death, her family says they’re hopeful after meeting with Kentucky Attorney General, Daniel Cameron. The AG didn’t reveal if he had’plans to put the culprit behind bars. But he did show concern for her […]
Breonna Taylor historically graced the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine, and now the media mogul is taking things up a notch. Oprah Winfrey got dozens of billboards around Louisville, Kentucky demanding justice for the 26-year-old emergency technician who was gunned down by police in her sleep. The signs are calling for the officers involved […]
In a heartfelt op-ed in The Players’ Tribune, Utah Jazz Point Guard Donovan Mitchell is Urging his fans to get on board with the Black Lives Matter movement. The article published on Wednesday also recalls an incident where being an athlete could have saved his life. As a student-athlete at Louisville, Mitchell details an incident […]
Oprah Winfrey gave up her spot on the cover of O Magazine for the first time to honor Breonna Taylor. The mogul has been striking poses on the cover of her magazine for 20 years, but she assured that she couldn’t be “silent” in a column that she wrote. “What I know for sure: We […]
LeBron James took the court in Orlando and showed that his game is right where it left off back in March. After he had an impressive showing he used his postgame media time to discuss Black Lives Matter, referring to it as a lifestyle. “A lot of people kind of use this analogy, talking about […]
Its been over 100 days, countless protests, and Breonna Taylor’s killers are still at large. Her petition on Change.org garnered the second most signatures in the site’s history, following George Floyd. The petition has over 10 million signatures and is urging for the arrest of John Mattingly, Brett Hankison, Myles Cosgrove, Joshua Jaynes—as well as […]
According to several confirmed reports, it was stated by Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend that she was alive, coughing, and calling for her mother after Louisville Police officers fired more than 20 bullets in the no-knock warrant that took her life. Kenneth Walker, who actually fired back and struck one of the officers involved in the raid, […]
Texans’ wide receiver Kenny Stills was arrested along with 86 others at a protest related to the murder of Breonna Taylor on Tuesday afternoon. Stills and several other protesters went on an organized march to the home of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The purpose of the protest was to demand action against the police […]
Until justice is found, many around the world continue to protest peacefully demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT who was shot to death while sleep in her own home, on March 13th. Around one hundred protestors were arrested for peacefully protesting outside of the home of the Kentucky Attorney General, including YBN Cordae. […]
According to a recent report from ESPN, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will be producing a television special calling for legal action in the death of 36-year-old EMT worker Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police in her home in Louisville, Kentucky. The special, which will be called #SayHerName: Breonna Taylor is set to debut […]
Imagine mourning the loss of your loved one who died in the hands of the police while she peacefully slept, and desperately seeking justice. But over 100 days passed the incident and countless protests later, the Attorney General who’s in charge of bringing the thugs to justice popped the question to his now-fiance. This is […]
A man in his early 20s has been charged fatally shooting another man Saturday at a park in Louisville, Kentucky. Protesters were gathered to demand justice for the killing of Breonna Taylor before shots rang out. However, Steven Nelson Lopez of Louisville was arrested and charged with murder and wanton endangerment, according to a Louisville […]
Ja Morant issued an apology for reposting an edited version of a Grizzlies Jersey that excoriated police officers. The apology comes after the rookie Point Guard faced criticism from fans for attacking law enforcement. On Sunday, Morant tweeted and deleted an edited version of his own Memphis Grizzlies Jersey that replaced his last name on […]
The players’ union and the NBA are collaborating to allow players to wear jerseys with personalized social justice, social cause or charity messages on the backs. This would be instead of their last names during the upcoming restart of the NBA season. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, president of the National Basketball Players Association, […]
Calls for the arrest of the officers who killed Breonna Taylor have only grown louder since the 26-year-old was shot in her home in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s been three months since Taylor was killed and law enforcement in the state has not brought any charges against the offenders. Activists across social media and in the […]
The Louisville, Kentucky, metro council voted 26-0 to pass an ordinance called “Breonna’s Law”, banning no-knock search warrants in response to the wrongful death of Breonna Taylor. According to CNN, the council voted 26-0 in favor of the ordinance. The ordinance regulates how search warrants are carried out and mandates the use of body cameras during searches. […]
Celebrities have joined forces drafting an open letter demanding local governments stop providing increases in funds to police. Among the gilded names are: Lizzo, John Legend, Natalie Portman, Jane Fonda and The Weeknd, Talib Kweli, America Ferrera, Taraji P. Henson and many more. The letter was released by Black Lives Matter co-founder and activist Patrisse […]
As many tribulations as Yeezy has been through his illustrious career, today is a day that even Kanye West himself cannot deny is reason to celebrate. Born to the late Dr. Donda West in Atlanta, Georgia on this date in 1977, the iconic emcee, singer, producer, clothing designer and self-proclaimed “genius” has become a household […]
Just a few hours ago, Trump ordered the withdraw of the National Guard Troops from Washington D.C. after days of protests over the killings of George Floyd, Ahamaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. “I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is […]
There are only four black CEOs that sit at the helm of biggest Fortune 500 companies in America. However, they are using their respective platforms to speak out about racial inequality. They are: Marvin Ellison of Lowe’s, Kenneth Frazier of Merck, Roger Ferguson of TIAA, and Jide Zeitlin of Tapestry. Jide Zeitlin is the CEO […]