Posts Tagged ‘Louisiana’
Louisiana deputy shown slamming Black woman to ground by her braids in viral video
In the video, an unidentified JPSO deputy is seen holding Shantel Arnold’s wrist as she is lying on her back on the sidewalk. In the graphic and disturbing video, the deputy is seen dragging Arnold along the pavement. He then lifts her up and slams her to the ground several times.
Read MoreScripps National Spelling Bee 2021: Zaila Avant-garde becomes first African American winner
A 14-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, breezed to the championship at the 2121 Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the first African American winner and only the second Black champion in the bee’s 96-year history.
Read MoreLouisiana police issue statement regarding officers’ blackface pictures
By Brianna Rhodes, thegrio.com A Louisiana police department is the latest culprit tied to a blackface yearbook scandal this month. According to NBC News, an old photo has circulated revealing two white Baton Rouge officers, Lt. Don Stone and Capt. Frankie Caruso, wearing paint on their face and body appearing to be Black. The picture, which is over twenty-years-old, has caused the…
Read MoreLouisiana middle school principal, high school coach wear offensive Halloween costumes
Two couples, affiliated with different schools, wore costumes called “People of Walmart” that sparked some controversy.
Read MoreThe Only Museum Solely Memorializing Slavery
America needs more symbols memorializing slavery and John Cummings, a white southerner, has helped to make that happen.
Read MoreDon’t Label Me Gay or African-American
Raven Symone discusses how labeling is a serious issue and how she doesn’t appreciate today’s society labeling her and her lifestyle choices.
Read MoreBobby Jindal Appeals Ruling On Bernette Johnson, Black Supreme Court Justice
Louisiana’s governor’s attempts to block a Black state supreme court judge reflect political impartiality and highlight racial antagonism.
Read MorePlantations, Prisons and Profits
Louisana is no stranger to prisons, thanks to its extensive private prison system that regularly employs slave labor.
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