CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A white nationalist rally that turned violent has forced Charlottesville residents to confront the ugly realities of racism, bigotry and inequality lurking beneath the charming veneer of their progressive college town. In the weeks since the rally, where a woman protesting was hit by a car and killed, anger has erupted […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The founder of the internet’s oldest white supremacist site said he was trying to get back online Monday after a company revoked its domain name following complaints that it promotes hatred and is linked to dozens of murders. Don Black, a former Ku Klux Klan leader who has operated stormfront.org since […]
Racism was addressed during the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night when the show honored Heather Heyer, the woman killed during the white supremacist “Unite the Right” rally held on Aug. 12 in Charlottesville. Heyer’s mom, Susan Bro, was on hand to present the “Best Fight Against the System” award. “My daughter was killed when […]
According to the New York Times, police have arrested two men including one involved in the Ku Klux Klan in connection with the violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. On August 12, 2017, white supremacist, KKK members, and racists entered the city of Charlottesville for a pro-white rally that quickly turned violent. It resulted […]
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police and civic leaders in the cradle of America’s free speech movement will struggle to balance liberty of expression with safeguards against violence as demonstrators with varying political viewpoints travel to the San Francisco Bay Area for dueling rallies throughout the weekend. On Saturday, a politically conservative group called Patriot Prayer […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Phillip and Barbara Butler hadn’t given much thought to the man who burned a cross on their front lawn 40 years ago. Then they heard the startling news Tuesday that the perpetrator had become a priest and was ministering to Catholics not far from their home. “I didn’t know what to say. […]
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The sight of defensive end Chris Long putting his arm around Eagles teammate Malcolm Jenkins during the national anthem inspired Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Cameron Jefferson to make his own statement. Jefferson raised his fist in what he called a silent, peaceful gesture protesting racial inequality before the Bills’ preseason […]
With the Barcelona attack happening, it’s no surprise that Trump and his administration had nothing to say about it. If you can’t stand up and say what is right and what is wrong in your own countries domestic terrorism then you definitely can’t talk about international terrorism. Don’t Miss Out! Follow The D.L. Hughley Show […]
The NBA champion Golden State Warriors are due in D.C. on Feb. 28 to take on the Washington Wizards, and usually, the White House invites professional teams coming off championship seasons over for a photo op. Well, sports media is abuzz this morning discussing Kevin Durant’s decision not to go if the team is invited. […]
According to FOX WTXF in Philadelphia, a statue was defaced with spray paint Wednesday night. The statue is of Frank Rizzo, the former police commissioner from 1968 to 1961 and mayor of Philadelphia from 1972 to 1980. He is known for his violent and horrible relationship with the African American and LGBT communities. A statue erected […]
Donald Trump didn’t condemn the white supremacist in Charlottesville. He didn’t contact the Mayor of Charlottesville. And he didn’t even talk to the mother of Heather Heyer. He really is the Bamma of the week for life. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
08/17/17- Should we let our kids watch the news? Especially with what’s going on today, like Charlottesville. Kym’s 6-year-old son asked her, “Mom, why do white people hate black people?” That shocked her because he hasn’t even identified himself as being “black” yet. Are you having “The Talk” with your kids? Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow […]
