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One of the officers kicked the door open and saw Korryn Gaines point a shotgun in their direction, demanding that they leave. Police retreated, calling for backup.
It was an act of terrorism that jolted the nation at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, when Blacks fought for equality across the nation, but even more fiercely in the entanglement of the Jim Crow South.
Authorities say they were forced to fire at Gaines after she pointed her gun at them, threatening to kill. Officers, whose names have not been released, fired one shot, missing Gaines. She then fired back twice in retaliation, and was fatally struck by three bullets.
The Miss Teen USA organization, not at all concerned that their newest role model used the N-word, defended the Texas teenager.
Currently, Roof faces 33 federal offenses, including hate crime charges based on the allegation that he purposely targeted members of Emanuel based on their race and religion.
A community is reeling after a 23-year-old woman and a boy are shot by police.
More than 60 organizations associated with the movement mapped out what it will really take to achieve Black liberation and equality.
While we think she is just having a good time, this video of Malia Obama twerking at Lollapalooza has some eyebrows raised on social media. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Do you think Malia Obama twerking is embarrassing President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama?
It wasn't until later in the day when one of her friends sent out an alarming Snapchat: the waitress' selfie with the words, “I’m so hungover and have a section full of n----rs right now," captioned at the bottom.
President Barack Obama stayed up late last night preparing his DNC speech. He's expected to back Clinton's qualifications and address his administration's legacy.
As the women left the stage, the arena erupted in a "Black Lives Matter!" chant.
