In an impromptu speech during a White House briefing, President Barack Obama was simply Barack Obama – a black man. Saying, “Trayvon Martin could’ve been me 35 years ago,” President Obama made the tragedy even more personal than he has in previous remarks. “In the African American community there’s a lot of pain around what […]
VIA Old School 100.3 In the very early hours of January 1st, 2009 one fatal shot was fired on the subway platform at Fruitvale Station in Oakland, California. Just a few hours after ringing in the New Year with his close friends and girlfriend, Oscar Grant, who was just 22 years old, was shot and […]
NAACP president Benjamin Jealous issued a statement following the George Zimmerman verdict calling for the Department of Justice to file civil rights charges against George Zimmerman. A jury in Sanford, Florida has found George Zimmerman not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin. I know I am not alone in my outrage, anger, and heartbreak over this […]
Trayvon Martin’s family was not in the courtroom when the verdict was read on Saturday evening. Following the verdict, Tracy Martin took to Twitter saying that he was heartbroken by the verdict.
George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. After more than 16 hours of deliberation in two days, the jury issued a verdict of not guilty. Martin’s family was not in the courtroom when the verdict was read. During deliberations, the jury asked for clarification about the manslaughter charge […]
VIA Radio Now Indy The Indy Twitterverse went all kinds of crazy Wednesday night after Justin Bieber’s July 10th show at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, when his tour bus allegedly pulled up and parked in front of one of Broad Ripple’s most popular hot-spots: The Vogue. And there’s photographic proof. Read the full article here.
VIA Old School 100.3 The George Zimmerman Trial has been the most emotionally charged court case since OJ Simpson’s murder case in 1995. Many believe that the case represents how the judicial system works differently for white people than it does for African Americans. Regardless of what you might believe, the verdict in the George […]
We had some high-profile court trials and decisions this week. If you’ve been going through your own trials we’ve got some inspiration coming your way. Listen for us to play music that will uplift you on this Trials and Tribulations weekend. Plus if you have a special request, call in all weekend to get it […]
VIA Praise Richmond By The Belle Los Angeles, CA — Chaka Khan Enterprises announced today that Khan has had to cancel four concert dates in June due to extended vocal rest ordered by her doctor. The concert dates include, The Capital Jazz Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD (Saturday, June 8); the […]
VIA Magic Baltimore The Baltimore Ravens visited President Barack Obama at The White House Wednesday afternoon. It was a very jovial day on Pennsylvania Avenue. The President joked with Ed Reed about his grey hair, congratulated Jacoby Jones on his great dance skills on DWTS, shouted out Torrey Smith for his heart and drive. President […]
Hot 107.9 Philly A building in Center City Philadelphia has collapsed trapping several people inside. According to officials, the building, which is on 22nd and Market Street was being demolished at the time of collapse. Follow the story on our sister station Hot 107.9 Philly.