Brooklyn-bred emcee Talib Kweli joined the rising number of protesters in Ferguson, Missouri. Just like the others standing united, he was verbally attacked and threatened by police, to say the least. According to REVOLT, marching alongside was activist and noted journalist Rosa Clemente, poet Jessica Care Moore, and members of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and Dream Defenders. Details on their experiences after the jump.
5 Already Dead In Rallies Occurring in Egypt?!!
Huge rallies in Egypt are occurring due to some in support of the ousting of the islamist president and others against the act. During the rallies, 5 have already died, while the rallies are still continuing. read more after jump
Protests Continue In Brazil!!
City centers around Brazil were still smoldering on Friday after 1 million protesters took to the streets amid growing calls on social media for a general strike next week. Hit the jump for more details.
Father Of Indian Gang Rape Victim Finally Reveals Her Identity!
The father of the 23-year-old gang rape victim that caused protests in all of India has finally revealed her identity. Her name was Jyoti Singh Pandey and he claims that he did so in order to provide some type of courage to women who have survived these type of brutal attacks. His daughter died a couple days after being raped and beaten by a mob, they had inserted a metal rod into her that caused internal damage. Her death caused protests in women’s rights. Steph B
