Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Human Remains Found During Search For Missing Idaho Children
Chad Daybell, whose stepchildren haven’t been seen since September, is being held without bond following the discovery at his Idaho home. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Black Women Activists and Stars to Run White Stars’ Instragram Accounts for #ShareTheMicNow Campaign
All day Wednesday, dozens of prominent Black women in Hollywood, fashion, business, literature and political activism will be taking over the Instagram accounts of white women including Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Warren, as part of the #ShareTheMicNow campaign, which aims to amplify the voices and stories of Black women. Created by Bozoma Saint John, CMO at Endeavor, fashion designer Stacey Bende, and bestselling writers Luvvie Ajayi Jones and Glennon Doyle, the campaign will see 46 Black women run the accounts of 46 white women. “When the world listens to women, it listens to white women. For far too long, Black…
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
LAPD Officer Who Repeatedly Punched Man Charged with Assault
An LAPD cop who was caught on video giving a man a beating earlier this year is now going to court … he’s been charged with assault by the District Attorney. Los Angeles County D.A. Jackie Lacey announced the charge Tuesday against Officer Frank… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Trevor Noah on Protests Against Police Brutality Being Met ‘With More Police Brutality’ (Video)
Trevor Noah spent some time on Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show” on a frank discussion of flagrant displays of police brutality that have been documented against people who, in cities across the country, are currently protesting… police brutality. And in the end, Noah said in his estimation, police departments across the country are behaving more like criminal gangs than public servants. To start the segment off, Noah did a dive into recent history, noting how after the 911 attacks there was an increase in calls to arm police departments with military grade equipment, ostensibly to combat terrorism. “The police department…
Monday, June 8, 2020
Beyonce Calls Out Bias in Music Industry During Graduation Speech (Video)
In a video to the class of 2020, Beyonce Knowles-Carter gave a speech that touched on the major world events this year’s graduates are facing and criticized the entertainment industry for the biases she had to overcome during her career. “Congratulations to the class of 2020, you have arrived here in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic and worldwide expression of outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed Black human being. And you still made it, we’re so proud of you,” she said. ” We’ve seen that our collective hearts, when put to positive action,…
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Minneapolis City Council Vows to Disband Police Department
Members of the Minneapolis City Council say they’re overruling Mayor Jacob Frey and WILL commit to dismantling their police department — meaning, get rid of it completely. The stunning announcement was made Sunday, with nine out of thirteen… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Michael B Jordan Urges Hollywood to ‘Commit to Black Hiring’ at #BLM Protest
As a wave of peaceful protests coursed through Los Angeles on Saturday, actor Michael B. Jordan urged Hollywood to “commit to black hiring” at a rally in Century City. The “Just Mercy” actor called on all those in the entertainment industry, including studios and agencies, to “invest” in black talent. “You committed to a 50/50 gender parity in 2020,” Jordan said. “Where is the challenge to commit to black hiring? Black content led by black executives, black consultants. Are you policing our storytelling as well? Let us bring our darkness to the light.” Protesting police brutality and racial injustice, he encouraged…
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Toronto Police Arrest Man in Blackface at Anti-Racism Protest
Toronto PD probably saved this jackass’ life … he showed up in blackface for a protest against racism — seriously — and yes, protesters were furious about the spectacle. The wild moment was captured on video Saturday during a demonstration in… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Don Lewis' Daughter Lawyering Up Against Carole Baskin
Carole Baskin’s day of reckoning is coming after a sheriff determined the will of her ex-husband, Don Lewis, was a forgery — at least that’s what Don’s daughter is hoping. Donna Pettis tells TMZ … the recent bombshell from Hillsborough County… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Lisa Page Joins MSNBC and NBC News as National Security and Legal Analyst
Lisa Page, the former FBI lawyer who worked with former special counsel Robert Mueller on the Russian disinformation probe, has joined NBC News and MSNBC as a national security and legal analyst. The cable network tweeted the announcement Friday night via their corporate public relations account, which Page then retweeted. Mueller dismissed Page and former FBI agent Andrew Strzok from the Russia investigation after text messages between the two criticizing Donald Trump were leaked to reporters. In 2019, Page sued the Department of Justice and FBI for disclosing the texts, claiming it was a violation of the Privacy Act. Strzok…
