We’re loving it! In another show of defiance to the orange a-hole in the White House and his racist supporters, Rico Lavelle, who sang the national anthem at the Falcons-Lions game in Detroit, took a knee as he sang the word “brave” and raised his fist at the song’s conclusion. Yes, he did. As we […]
This weekend NFL players from many teams protested against President Trump’s remarks on the NFL, support for Colin Kaepernick and police brutality. Some kneeled while others locked arms. But one team, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t even come out during the playing of the national anthem. Russel Simmons wasn’t very pleased about it and had something to […]
All across the NFL, players protested by taking a knee, putting a fist up and some not even coming out during the National Anthem to protest against the president’s comments, support Colin Kaepernick and stand against police brutality. What do former NFL players think about President Trump’s remarks on the NFL and the protest? Chester Pitts and […]
09/25/17- Players in the NFL protested during the national anthem this weekend by kneeling, putting the Black power fist up and some teams not even coming out. But there were teams who just locked arms. Trump loved that, so Chris is asking Black players to ask their white teammates to join them in taking a knee […]
09/25/17- Athletes have always been role models and this weekend they stepped up and showed what it means and looks like to stand up for what’s right. Chris Paul gives a rap to a tight beat to let us know how they did it! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protesters took to the streets again Wednesday in the St. Louis area to demonstrate against a judge’s recent acquittal of a white former police officer who fatally shot a black suspect in 2011. The demonstration was the latest part of an effort by protesters to disrupt business as a way to […]
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protesters chanting “free our people” gathered outside the jail in downtown St. Louis for more than two hours to show solidarity with those arrested during demonstrations that turned ugly over the weekend, but there was no new vandalism overnight. Demonstrators outside the jail late Monday criticized authorities for keeping some of […]
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protesters chanting “free our people” gathered outside the jail in downtown St. Louis for more than two hours Monday night to show solidarity with those who remain behind bars. \Police said more than 120 people were arrested during Sunday’s protests over the acquittal of a white former police officer in the […]
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hundreds of police officers in riot gear mobilized in downtown St. Louis after another day of peaceful protests over an ex-police officer’s acquittal in the death of a black man, a scene that grew ugly after nightfall amid dozens of arrests and reports of property damage and vandalism in the streets. […]
Ex St. Louis officer Jason Stockley has been acquitted in the killing and death of 24-year-old Anthony Lamar Smith. Since the verdict, the city of St. Louis reacted in a series of protest all across the city. If you want to stay connected with the protest, we suggest following these main Twitter accounts: @ShaunKing is […]
UPDATE: Ten law enforcement officers have been injured during protests in St. Louis after a judge acquitted a white former police officer in the shooting death of a black man. More than 20 arrests have been made and the number is expected to go up. Following last nights protest, over 280 people marched inside of two […]
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently defended Colin Kaepernick, saying that he "should be on a [NFL] roster right now."
