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Chances are, if you’re scrolling through your Instagram or Twitter feeds, you’ve probably seen Martin Baker’s image used in a number of popular memes. He’s the Black guy in glasses who is on the phone, looking like Mama Spike found out the light wasn’t paid this month. Seemingly by coincidence, the good folks of the […]

Rev. Al Sharpton talks about what to do post-Ferguson and answers the questions that are on the minds of many, including the family of Michael…

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The response to the unrest in Ferguson, Mo., — sparked by the police shooting death of Michael “Mike” Brown by a police officer — has galvanized a nation. Social media has been instrumental in engaging supporters who want to provide assistance to relief workers in the town to bring calm and order in the aftermath […]

Entertainment, Film

Police have been killing us left and right, especially as of late. It’s also been revealed that for seven years straight, white police officers across the country have killed at least two black people every single week. But what can police do to stop killing our people? Span lets us know. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook! […]

Life Coach and television personality Iyanla Vanzant spoke to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about her recent visit to Ferguson, Missouri in the midst of…

The unrest in Ferguson, Mo., has caused a few musicians to channel their frustrations into new music.  Lauryn Hill is the latest star to vent about the shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown. Hill previewed the song  “Black Rage,” during the “Life Is Good/Black Rage” tour with co-headliner Nas in 2012. The “Ex-Factor” singer took the holiday classic […]

Television

  It has taken the tragic killing of unarmed teen, Michael Brown, for CNN journalist, Don Lemon to finally understand the fears African-Americans, specifically men, walk around with everyday. Lemon, like many other journalists, has covered the chaos in Ferguson, Missouri. But he’s brought home with him a very valuable lesson: He’s Black and sadly, that […]

Television

Iyanla Vanzant is the latest celebrity to join the rally for justice in the wake of Michael Brown‘s shooting death. The OWN personality has decided that she needs to go help heal the people of Ferguson, Missouri, for a very special episode of “Fix My Life.” MUST SEE: New Level Of Crisis In Ferguson [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] “My […]

Don Lemon has been in Ferguson, Missouri for a few days and talks about the latest in the shooting of unarmed teen, Michael Brown. On…

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Whenever a story centered on race, or better yet, racism reaches the national media, those looking for President Barack Obama to address the situation are met with a singular question: “What do you expect Obama to do?” It is a question that is as ardent as it is asinine and is an inquiry prefaced on the notion that […]

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Darren Wilson was named as the officer who shot and killed 18-year-old unarmed teen, Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Since his name has been released to the public, the six-year police veteran has been a topic of many passionate conversations, most of them in dismay of the overzealous officer. MUST READ: Police Release Name Of […]

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Jesse Williams is one of few entertainers who is lending their voice to speak about Michael Brown’s shooting by police and the aftermath of the…