The deadly shootings in Las Vegas have again brought to light the issue of gun control in America. The Congressional Black Caucus has pushed for better laws on this issue for a long time. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt of Rochester, NY believes that now is the time for real gun control and to pass stricter gun control laws. […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are renewing calls for gun safety legislation after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but their pleas are falling on deaf ears in the Republican-controlled Congress. Meanwhile, GOP legislation aimed at loosening gun rules faces an uncertain future. Before the shooting that killed at least 59 people — the worst […]
Open Road Films has canceled Monday night’s premiere of its drama “Marshall” at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre in the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. “On this day of national mourning, we have decided to cancel tonight’s scheduled red carpet premiere of ‘Marshall,’” an Open Road spokesperson said. “Instead, tonight’s event will be […]
10/02/17 – It was a somber morning for the TJMS crew as they discussed the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas and the release of O.J. Simpson. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in this tourist-driven city with a history of racially charged incidents were hit again Thursday with questions about bias, profiling and use of force after a black NFL player reported being held at gunpoint and handcuffed by officers who were searching for an active shooter at a Las Vegas Strip […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor may not have sold out yet, but that won’t stop Las Vegas from putting on its party hat. Sin City’s nightclubs have booked a long list of celebrities — including one of the fighters — and high-rolling gamblers and VIPs have snagged […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A police officer was arrested Monday and accused of involuntary manslaughter in the killing of an unarmed man with a martial arts-type neck hold after a chase through a Las Vegas Strip casino, authorities said. Kenneth Lopera, 31, posted $6,000 bail and was released from jail with an August court date […]
Tashii Farmer died after Las Vegas cop Kenneth Lopera tasered him seven times before using a deadly chokehold on him following a foot chase over the weekend.
PHOENIX (AP) — Invoking his father Al’s name, and copying what the Hall of Fame owner did with the Raiders, Mark Davis is moving the franchise out of Oakland. NFL owners approved the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas 31-1 at the league meetings Monday. Miami was the lone dissenter. “My father used to say the […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing a Missouri State University football player during a fight involving their sisters in Las Vegas has been charged as an adult with murder. Richard Allan Newsome Jr. stood in shackles and wasn’t asked during a brief court hearing Friday to enter a plea in […]
Breezy is having a rough summer.
Serena Williams has caught pre-summer fever. The tennis star, who is now the highest paid woman athlete, had a pretty lit weekend and showed it all off via social media. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGiM-ZesTK1/?taken-by=serenawilliams Williams hit up Las Vegas for a girls vacation with Ciara and Kelly Rowland over the weekend, and they were turnt all the way up. […]
