The intense events occurring in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray have garnered the attention of the media, the nation, some of the most prestigious…
While disorder and racial tensions continue to simmer in the city of Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray, many rappers, including Wale, Joey Bada$$ and Meek Mill and have come forward to speak out against the current unrest in the city. On the 23rd anniversary of the 1992 L.A. riots, The Game penned an op-ed for Billboard […]
The protests in Baltimore have come to a head, and currently have the whole nation watching the intense events occurring in the city following the…
While Baltimore is under curfew for a week to curb evening protests sparked by the death of Freddie Gray, hundreds marched through New York City tonight in solidarity and in protest of ongoing police brutality around the country. An organized #NYC2Baltimore gathering in Union Square drew support from the likes of Russell Simmons and brought out members of Pro […]
While last night’s relatively subdued atmosphere might have been “a turning point” in Baltimore, at least according to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, outcry over Freddie Gray’s death is still at a fever pitch around the country. Meanwhile, the Hip Hop community is still pouring out support for protests in the city as well as reflecting more generally […]
Earlier today (April 29), J. D. Williams, who played Preston “Bodie” Broadus on HBO’s crime drama The Wire, took to Twitter to recall being arrested in Baltimore, while filming the hit television show, according to Complex. The actor then revealed that many castmates— including Seth Gilliam and Andre Royo — were also arrested while filming in the city. “Wire cast members […]
Any time the tension between the races is too thick, we look to celebrities to be a voice that the masses can truly hear. Wale did just that when he visited a Baltimore high school this morning. Following the uprising and protests of the city’s citizens, The Gifted rapper, who is no stranger to being misunderstood and judged, went […]
DJ Khaled is currently touring the world but took the time to call into DJ QuickSilva and Lil Mo‘s show to send words of encouragement to…
As the city of Baltimore deals with what many have considered inevitable – conflict between the community and law enforcement boiling over onto the streets…
There was some light moments during the ongoing dark times in Baltimore. One of them came from a Baltimore mom who lost it and hit her 16-year-old son after she saw him throwing rocks at the police. The scene drew praise from many, and some even called her mom of the year. However, the mom, […]
Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams proved why he deserves all of the accolades. He’s always a voice for our people, constantly challenging authority, the media’s portrayal of truth eloquently. If you’re not sure what’s happening in Baltimore or you want to read the raw reactions of a Black man who’s had enough, please check out Jesse’s tweets. […]
Baltimore still reals from protests that turned violent yesterday, which lead to a state of emergency with a curfew of 10pm. Check out some of…
