‘Police Brutality’ Archives
NYC Withdraws Cleaning Evacuation Order in Face of Defiant Occupy Wall Street Protesters, Jumaane Williams on Democracy Now
I was excited when I saw the Mayor come here. I thought he was coming to engage the protesters or engage the occupiers and talk about their anger. But it seemed that he was just part of setting up the ruse. I guess today he didn’t want to be known in history as the person [Read More]
Global Day of Action: Troy Davis Events | Amnesty International USA
The state of Georgia has set Troy Davis’ execution date for September 21st. But on September 16th, International Day of Solidarity for Troy Davis, people from around the world will take to the streets in efforts to stop this execution. Events, both large and small, [Read More]
What You Should Be Watching Instead of the Throne #wtt – Jasiri X
This ain’t a Jay Z, Kanye or “Watch the Throne” hate post. I’m listening to the album right now and it’s pretty good. But while we’re caught in the hype of 2 of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars coming together and all the #WTT tweets and reviews, it’s a lot more [Read More]
Darcus Howe, a West Indian Writer and Broadcaster talks about police brutality in London.
Darcus Howe, a West Indian Writer and Broadcaster with a voice about the riots. Speaking about the mistreatment of youths by police leading to an up-roar and the ignorance of both police and the government. Listening to the BBC’s ridiculous questions underscores the [Read More]
We warned Tottenham situation could get out of control – community leaders | UK news | The Guardian
Doubts have emerged over whether Mark Duggan, whose death sparked the weekend’s Tottenham riots, was shot in an exchange of fire with police as fresh violence broke out in London. We warned Tottenham situation could get out of control – community leaders | UK news | [Read More]
BBC News – London riots
BBC crime reporter Ben Ando said there were rumours in the community that a teenage girl who was part of the peaceful protest had been in a kind of confrontation with police. He said: “That appears to be the flashpoint. That was the moment at around about just after [Read More]
