A look at the 2016 Republican National Convention through a media lens: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives his thumb up as he walks off the stage with his wife Melania during the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Locher) The good vibes from Melania Trump’s speech to the GOP […]
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Pro- and Anti-Trump Forces Hold Dueling Rallies in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — With police on edge in this summer of bloodshed, hundreds of Donald Trump supporters and foes held dueling rallies a half-mile apart Monday in a tense but mostly peaceful start to the four-day Republican National Convention. Near Reserve Square in downtown Cleveland about 300 protesters marched against police violence and Donald Trump. […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Monday, July 18th.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M. “The Mod Squad,” Stephen Janis and Taya Graham of The Real News Network report on crime and politics as they sit in as guest hosts tonight on First Edition. These stories and much more on AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes.
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Officer Acquitted in Baltimore Police Custody Death Case
BALTIMORE (AP) — A judge acquitted a Baltimore police officer of manslaughter and other charges Monday in the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who was critically injured in a police transport van. Phyllis Janny Allen, of Baltimore, yells to reporters and bystanders awaiting a judge’s ruling in the case Lt. Brian Rice, not […]
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Man Surrenders After Taking Four Hostages in Baltimore Burger King
A Burger King in South Baltimore became the scene of heavy police activity Sunday afternoon when an armed suspect that was being pursued barricaded himself in the restaurant along with four hostages including a 7-year-old child. As of late Sunday, the suspect has not been ID’ed. According to Baltimore City Police Spokesman T.J. Smith at […]
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Sheriff’s Office Reports: 3 Officers Dead in Baton Rouge Shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Three officers are confirmed dead and three others wounded after a shooting in Baton Rouge, a sheriff’s office spokeswoman said Sunday. One suspect is dead and law enforcement officials believe two others are still at large, the spokeswoman said. Baton Rouge police respond to active shooter near Hammond Aire Shopping […]
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Police Say More than 1 Officer Shot in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Police in Louisiana say that several officers have been shot in Baton Rouge while on duty. Baton Rouge police officers man a roadblock at Old Hammond Highway and Tara Boulevard after multiple officers were shot, Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Mike Kunzelman) The shooting happened early […]
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Morgan Students Display Space Exhibit at Baltimore’s Artscape
The work of Morgan State University students and faculty was on display this weekend at Baltimore’s Artscape—the largest free arts festival in the United States. Instructor Brian Stansbury and students from Morgan’s School of Architecture and Planning designed and built the “Space Place” exhibit, which reflected the festival’s 2016 theme of “Space: Explore What’s Out There.” […]
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Cleveland, A Fractured City, an Apt Place for GOP Convention
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donald Trump’s effort to unite a splintered Republican Party around his candidacy is about to take center stage in a city that is itself deeply fractured. This Nov. 8, 2013, file photo shows Cleveland’s skyline and the venue of the 2016 Republican National Convention, Quicken Loans Arena, framed by the Guardians of […]
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More Cherry Hill Gang Members Sentenced to Long Prison Terms
Three members of the UDH criminal organization based in Baltimore’s Cherry Hill were sentenced this week to double-digit prison terms for racketeering conspiracy charges after admitting to their involvement in gang activities. The men’s plea agreements brings to 35 the number of Cherry Hill gang members who have pleaded guilty to gang involvement and related […]
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‘#AllLivesDidntMatter’ Shuts Down Black Lives Matter Detractors
A new social media hashtag that counters the at best, naïve and at worst, racist intentions of the phrase “All Lives Matter” has exploded across the blogosphere. (Left) A message reading “All Lives Matter” is written on the pavement as police in riot gear cast shadows while standing in line ahead of a curfew in […]
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Film Festival Aims Spotlight on Civil Rights Heroes
An 11-day film festival in Washington, D.C., which endeavors to bring a heightened awareness of the most compelling civil rights narratives, is now underway. The March on Washington Film Festival “strives to increase awareness of the events and heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspire renewed passion for activism. The festival uses the power […]