A lot of people in the black community are upset with Charles Barkley, yes again. Many feel he’s the guy who got money and turned into an “Uncle Tom”. Barkley’s latest comments surely ruffled quite a few feathers as he recently called Ferguson looters “scumbags,” praised police officers who work in black neighborhoods, and said he supports the decision made by the grand jury not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the Michael Brown shooting.
NFL: St. Louis Police Demands Punishment For Rams Doing “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot”
On Sunday, five players from the St. Louis Rams showed solidarity and support for Michael Brown and the Ferguson protestors as they emerged from the tunnel and took the field doing the “hands up, don’t shoot” gesture. It’s the pose that has been the stance of the Ferguson protests as many people say Brown was surrendering when he was shot dead by police officer Darren Wilson. On the other side people believe that account is untrue and that Brown did not have his hands up, they say he instead was charging at Wilson, not surrendering. Now the St. Louis police demands punishment for Rams who participated saying they essentially called the exonerated police officer a murderer…
(Video & Photos) NFL: St. Louis Rams Take the Field Doing ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ Pose
Michael Brown has not been forgotten. It’s been almost a week since the grand jury’s decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of the unarmed teenager was announced. Numerous athletes have taken to their social media accounts, namely Twitter and Instagram to address their feelings on the matter. Many have expressed grief, disappointment and anger. Today the St. Louis Rams took things a step further to show their solidarity by entering the field in the “hands up, don’t shoot” mantra that has been a main stay in the Ferguson protests.
(Video) Preview: Darren Wilson Sits Down For His First TV Interview
For the first time ever, Michael Brown’s killer, Officer Darren Wilson, has sat down for a televised interview about that fateful day in Ferguson back in August. After he was cleared of any charges last night, Wilson sat down with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos for an hour-long chat that will air in full on Tuesday on ABC’s World News Tonight. Wilson says that he regrets nothing, and would do it again if need be. Wow. Check out the preview of the Darren Wilson interview below. Prayers are with Michael Brown’s family.
Gunshots Rang Out In Ferguson & Black Male Was Found Dead Near Area Where Mike Brown Was Killed
Update: One day after the decision to no indict Darren Wilson for the murder of teen, Mike Brown was announced, another black male’s body was found shot to death and burned. Hit the jump for the details.
(Video) Macklemore Stands On The Front Line For Seattle Protest! #MikeBrown
“Hands up! Don’t shoot!” Artist Macklemore took part in the chanting taken in hometown Seattle on Monday evening, following the grand jury decision to not indict Darren Wilson for the shooting of Mike Brown. Although the “Thrift Shop” rapper attempted to blend in with the rest of the marching protesters, a King 5 cameraman spotted him head on. “It’s not about me. It’s about Mike Brown,” Macklemore mentioned to keep the focus on why he was on the scene. Drop down for more.
