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March 15, 2013 at 9:06am

By BYP

Topics: Black girls, Chicago, gun violence, Guns, hip-hop, Media, Music, Poverty, Rap

Lupe Fiasco Releases ‘Jonylah Forever’ (Jonylah Watkins Tribute)

Chicago emcee Lupe Fiasco has released a song dedicated to Jonylah Watkins, the 6 month-old infant gunned down on Chicago’s South Side earlier this week. A wonderful tribute to a life lost FAR too soon. Check out “Jonylah Forever” after the jump…

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March 14, 2013 at 1:56pm

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Stop and Frisk Lawsuit Called the ‘Trial of the Century’

The Center for Constitutional Rights is calling their upcoming battle with the City of New York over the Stop and Frisk Policy “the trial of the century.” Their hoping the suit will result in an end to the controversial policy. The trial begins March 18th.

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March 14, 2013 at 9:33am

By BYP

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Topics: Black girls, Chicago, Derrick Rose, gun violence, Guns, Media, R.I.P., Sports

Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose Will Pay for Jonylah Watkins’ Funeral

According to reports, Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose has offered to pay for the funeral expenses for Jonylah Watkins, the six-month-old girl who was shot five times earlier this week in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood.

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March 14, 2013 at 9:14am

By BYP

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Topics: Black Youth, gun violence, Guns, NYPD, Police, police brutality, R.I.P.

According to Med Examiner, Kimani Gray Was Shot Seven Times; Hit Three Times in the Back

According to the medical examiner, 16 year-old Kimani Gray was shot seven times by the NYPD. He was hit three times in the back. Meanwhile, a third night of protests drew over 100 people, and resulted in 18 arrests.

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March 13, 2013 at 4:24pm

By BYP

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Topics: black community, congress, Inequality, Jobs, Politics, Poverty, President Obama, race, Unemployment

Sequestration Will Deepen Racial Inequality in America

Lost in the conversation surrounding sequestration is the disproportionate impact it will have on minorities.Spending cuts to important programs will likely deepen racial inequality in the U.S. Do you think the Obama Administration and Congress will be able to reach an agreement?

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March 13, 2013 at 1:28pm

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Topics: Guns, hip-hop, Media, Music, Police, Rap, social media

N.J. Cops Under Investigation for Making Gangsta Rap Videos

Four Jersey police officers are under investigation by their dept. for making gangsta rap videos. Their lyrics contain homophobic slurs and violent threats. The videos even show them brandishing firearms. Is this inappropriate, or a harmless hobby?

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March 13, 2013 at 10:57am

By BYP

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Topics: Black Boys, Black Youth, gun violence, Guns, NYPD, police brutality

Kimani Gray Shooting : Hundreds Rally for 2nd Night of Protests; Witness Says Gray Was UNARMED

Hundreds gathered in Brooklyn for a second night of protests over the killing fo 16 year-old Kimani Gray by the NYPD. Protesters chanted “NYPD / KKK / How many kids will you kill today.”

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March 13, 2013 at 10:01am

By BYP

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Topics: Chicago, Criminal Justice, gun violence, Guns, R.I.P.

Vigil Held for 6 Month-Old Jonylah Watkins; $11,000 Reward Offered for Information on Shooter

About 200 people participated in a vigil honoring the life of Jonylah Watkins, the six-month-old baby who was shot five times during an attack against her father. Her family is adamant about seeing that her killer is brought to justice.

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March 13, 2013 at 9:49am

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Topics: Chicago, gun violence, Guns, internet, social media

Chicago Native Bryant Cross Launches Anti-Violence Social Media Campaign

Fed up with the gun violence in Chicago, South Side native Bryant Cross launched the 500 Campaign, an anti-violence social media campaign that’s steadily picking up steam.

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March 12, 2013 at 12:28pm

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Topics: discrimination, health, jim crow, NYPD, Police, police brutality, racism

Racism Is Bad For Your Health

According to Jason Silverstein at The Altantic, racism isn’t just bad for society and bad for our civil rights; it is quite literally bad for your health. aJust the fear of falling victim to such policies has serious physical and emotional ramifications. A fascinating read.

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