A police officer’s kind words during a period of unrest over the death of Freddie Gray touched many across Baltimore, who have for so long witnessed police violence…

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UPDATE 11:15 A.M. EST: Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced via Twitter that the city will be lifting its curfew, effective immediately. Effective immediately, I have rescinded my…

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Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake released a written statement Sunday afternoon ending the city’s 10 p.m. curfew after roughly a week of unrest following the death of Freddie Gray. Riots, looting, and at least one burned business were reported in the wake of Gray’s death following an incident with six Baltimore Police Department officers. “Effective immediately, […]

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Friday, Maryland State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced charges of involuntary manslaughter, assault, failure to render aid and misconduct in office would be filed against six city officers for their roles in the death of Baltimore’s Freddie Gray. As per policy, a bail commissioner had the authority to decide if the officers would be released on […]

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Last week, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner found President Obama, Cecily Strong, and Keegan-Michael Key playfully joking about police brutality and the stereotype of black rage. In the wake of Freddie Gray’s death after an encounter with Baltimore police officers and the subsequent civil unrest in the city, the President called in to “The Steve […]

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If you didn’t know Marilyn Mosby’s name before Friday, you know it now. She is Baltimore’s tough talking and resolute Democratic state attorney, who in…

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Meet Baltimore State Attorney Marilyn Mosby. She’s in charge of the investigation of Freddie Gray’s death at the hands of very violent Baltimore police. Gray suffered a spinal injury while he was in custody of six Baltimore officers, who have been charged in his death. Mosby’s announcement was the first time that we’ve met her […]

Friday morning, Maryland State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced in a press conference that Freddie Gray‘s death has been ruled a homicide and all arresting officers have been charged. Charges range from second degree murder to manslaughter. Warrants have been issued for the six arresting officers.  Update: 5/1/15, 11:00 am: Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby […]

Throughout his career, Lupe Fiasco has never been one to keep quiet when it comes to speaking out against the racial inequality felt throughout the African-American community. Yesterday (April 30), the Chicago native released the music video for his “It Just Might Be Okay” record, off his 2006 debut album, Food & Liquor. The visuals, […]

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 […]

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A day after Baltimore City Councilman Carl Stokes shut down CNN host Erin Burnett who tried to justify the use of “thug” to describe teens…