South Carolina
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Activist Brittany ‘Bree’ Newsome Arrested For Removing Confederate Flag
06/29/15 by Zon D'Amour
South Carolina residents and politicians have been calling for the removal of the Confederate Flag from the State Capitol following the mass shooting of nine parishioners at Emanuel AME church. READ MORE: WATCH: President Obama Sings “Amazing Grace†During Touching Eulogy of Rev. … Continued
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“This is BIGGER than BLACK and WHITE” Nas Pens Open Letter After Charleston Church Shooting
06/26/15 by Zon D'Amour
Legendary rapper Nas recently expressed his outrage for the senseless violence that has afflicted the black community. Following the recent hate crime in Charleston, South Carolina where nine African American attendees of Emanuel AME Church were slain at the hands of Dylann Roof; Nas … Continued
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Why Did President Obama Use The N-Word?
06/22/15 by Zon D'Amour
Following the senseless violence in Charleston, South Carolina, President Obama did an interview with radio personality Marc Maron and his podcast, “WTF with Marc Maronâ€. Today is @POTUS day on @WTFpod! He’s the President! Good talk! Do it up! http://t.co/TRZkCfIIIs … Continued
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South Carolina Senators Call For Removal of Confederate Flag Following Church Shooting
06/22/15 by Zon D'Amour
Following the mass shooting of nine parishioners of Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, residents have been protesting to have the Confederate Flag, a symbol of White Supremacy removed. READ MORE: Charleston Church Shooting Victims’ Families Confront Killer In Court: … Continued
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PHOTOS: Jay-Z, Beyonce, Michelle Obama and Steph Curry Share Father’s Day Love
06/22/15 by Zon D'Amour
In the midst of the social unrest and racial tensions throughout the nation, Father’s Day couldn’t have come at a better time. Social media was filled with positive images of black males with a plethora of posts honoring the tireless work … Continued
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BREAKING NEWS: 5Â Things to Know About Mass Church Shooting In Charleston
06/18/15 by Zon D'Amour
A massive manhunt is underway in South Carolina after a horrific massacre occurred at a historic Black church. A white male in his early 20s, now identified as Dylann Storm Roof, attended bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina wednesday … Continued
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Al Sharpton Urges Prosecution of Black Officer in Walter Scott Murder
04/13/15 by Zon D'Amour
Video footage from the April 4th shooting of Walter L. Scott in Charleston, South Carolina has further added to the racial tensions and social unrest between African Americans and white law enforcement. The accused officer, Michael Slager, has been fired, … Continued
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Family Reacts to Father’s Murder by South Carolina Police Officer; Authorities Have Questions
04/08/15 by Kamron Taylor
A witness to the murder of Walter L. Scott recorded a video that captures a South Carolina police officer running after a father of four and then shooting him in the back eight times. The New York Times reports: The officer, … Continued
