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Here is the text of the governor’s proclamation for the “Statewide Day of Prayer for Unity in Florida” that took place yesterday: *** WHEREAS, the people of Florida are strong and optimistic people who band together in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Florida has faced many challenges before—including natural disasters—with a spirit of unity and […]

Deitrick Haddon shared the great news on his i Instagram account. Guessing we are going to see it all on The Preachers Of L.A. Take…

Thursday, July 18, 2013 (New York, NY)—Trayvon Martin’s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin will stand with Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network for the “Justice for Trayvon” 100 city vigils this Saturday, July 20th. Sybrina Fulton and her surviving son Jahvaris Fulton will stand with Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN at One Police […]

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President Obama asked for a “calm reflection” immediately following the Zimmerman verdict, but today (July 19) he spoke candidly about racial profiling in the country. “When Trayvon Martin was first shot, I said that this could have been my son,” he beings. “Another way of saying that is Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago.” The POTUS spoke on […]

Trayvon Martin’s father, Tracy, said Thursday it was difficult to listen to testimony about his son, particularly the negative comments, during George Zimmerman’s trial. “That…

The “Hardball” segment featured Nicholas along with MSNBC contributor Michael Steele. Nicholas recounted the racially-motivated incidents for “Hardball” viewers and said that the proceedings in…

  Detroit Emergency Manager Keyvn Orr According to USAtoday.com, the city of Detroit filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection in federal court Thursday, laying the groundwork for a historic effort to bail out a city that is sinking under billions of dollars in debt and decades of mismanagement, population flight and loss of tax revenue. The bankruptcy […]

According to www.Elev8.com, gospel dynamic duo Mary Mary fame, are standing up for  Trayvon. According to their Facebook page they are  joining the fight: Fans responded immediately by agreeing in chorus. Here is what you had to say: Sherry Harrison:  First of all, I think the two of you have just as much influence as Stevie if not […]

Gospel artist and Pastor Donnie McClurkin  adds his voice to the frustrations of many Americans facing the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin case. Make sure…

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While Bill Cosby is quick to criticize Black people at any given opportunity, without the slightest bit of provocation, he refused to call killer George…

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After approximately 2 hours of deliberation,  a jury Wednesday found John Henry Spooner, 76, guilty of the May 31, 2012  first-degree intentional homicide of 13-year-old…

Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is under scrutiny after the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) accused him of blocking the confirmation of two Black judges.…