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Dr. Dre to Donate $10 million for Compton High School’s New Performing Arts Center
Sharing a bit of good news out… 🙂
by Gerrick Kennedy via latimes.com Dr. Dre has pledged to donate $10 million to help build a performing arts complex at the new Compton High School, the Compton Unified School District. “My goal is to provide kids with the kind of tools and learning they deserve,” Dre said in a statement. “The performing arts center will be […]
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Tamir Rice; Why Isn’t Cleveland Police Department Being Held Accountable Knowing the Dangers of Loehmann?
“People need to get involved with something and try to make a change or something because you don’t want to wait until it happens to you and there’s nobody out there for you,” said Samaria.
Too many mothers and grandmothers have felt the pain of losing a child; too many people know what it is like to have their child -no matter how old-stolen from them because of racist cops. [First post / video I made regarding Tamir Rice…] And after all the documents revealed from others about Loehmann’s behaviors, including departments stating how unfit
he would be as a cop and how irresponsible he would be with a gun; how did he get signed on in Cleveland and why aren’t we doing more to ensure they are held accountable?!?
A grand jury in Ohio said they wouldn’t indict Tamir Rice’s murderer, Timothy A. Loehmann, 26. Tamir Rice’s mother is obviously hurting, upset that more people are not waking up and getting involved. This case -along with countless others- will continue to grow, nothing will change, until more is demanded, she is right. We can look at the case of Jeremy Mardis (6 years old, white), the Black officers that killed him and compare with Tamir Rice (or any other case). Click HERE to do that. [CHECK BACK WITHIN 24 HOURS FOR ACTIVE LINK]
On this post, I want to remind people of what a detestable person Timothy Loehmann is. HAVE PEOPLE FORGOTTEN HOW UNACCEPTABLE AND INAPPROPRIATE THIS COP WAS FOUND TO BE EVEN PRIOR TO HIS MURDERING A 12 YEAR OLD CHILD!?
Loehmann was deemed unsuitable as a police officer and resigned after the small town police department accounted that Officer Loehmann was too emotionally unstable and unfit to be an officer; taking extra time to note that he was especially unfit in his handling of firearms.
In December of 2012 Loehmann quit his $42,000 patrolman in training job after a November 2012 memo written recommended Loehmann be dismissed due to his inability to follow instructions as well as make good choices during stressful situations.
His firearms trainer noted Loehmann’s performance with handguns was unsatisfactory and unfit for an officer. That he was unable to “communicate clear thoughts” and showed up for training weepy and distracted added to the trainer and Deputy’s belief Loehmann was shouldn’t be a police officer.He applied -unsuccessfully- to many police departments, including the NYPD and was turned down; that says something in itself.
“That theme was repeated many times by Ptl. Loehmann, even him stating,“I will work here as long as possible; and do my best, but if I find I don’t like it then I will go do something else.” I found this lack of commitment to us, disturbing. It just appears that he is not mature enough in his accepting of responsibility or his understanding in the severity of his loss of control on the range.”
The deputy chief questioned Loehmann’s decision-making:
Ptl. Loehmann’s inability to perform basic functions as instructed, and his inability to emotionally function because of a personal situation at home with an on and off again girlfriend leads one to believe that he would not be able to substantially cope, or make good decisions, during or resulting from any other stressful situation.
After repeat incidents where he would go into emotional fits over anything from not being hired in NY to his on and off again girlfriend or anything else on his mind (he is noted as emotionally unstable THROUGHOUT), he additionally considered himself to be the only one allowed to give him orders as he disobeyed any orders if it didn’t fit in with what he wanted to do.
“It appears from the pattern developing within our short time frame with Ptl. Loehmann that he often feels that when told to do something, that those instructions are optional, and that he can manipulate them if he so feels it can better serve him. I do not say he is doing this for some benefit, or in an insubordinate way, but he just appears to have the mind set that if he thinks he knows better, than that is the course he follows.”
Finally, Loehmann was noted to as showing “dangerous loss of composure” during live range training. The ultimate conclusion was Loehmann was not mature enough nor emotionally stable enough to be on the police force. He did not believe time nor training would change “or correct the deficiencies,” correctly noted in regards to Loehmann. YOU CAN READ THE COMPLETE MEMO HERE.
Since they are not going to indict Loehmann, I say the Cleveland Police Department should face charges for being unaware of the dangerous, unskilled and unstable officer they were releasing upon the public.
Additionally, in September of 2013, Loehmann failed the Sheriff Department’s written entrance exam; coming out with a failing score of 46 of 100. Keep in mind 70 is the minimum score allowable for entrance… Read about this, HERE.
Even former California Sheriff lieutenant, Mr. Clark, noted:
“The killing of this child was completely avoidable and preventable and should never have occurred.”
And the Cleveland PD hired this guy… Why are we not demanding action against them, then, if the government refuses to take the correct action against the physical killer; shouldn’t Cleveland PD be held accountable for their hiring this unstable thug, for allowing him out onto the streets with a gun?
Cleveland Police say they formerly did not read the public records, some of which are noted above, before hiring. Since Tamir Rice’s death, they have made it a ‘priority’ to check all publicly available information.
That’s no excuse.
WE HAVE TO TAKE ACTION!
Currently, his mother is rightfully so upset and hurting as we need to be going after the ‘verdict’ in this case. We need to be demanding justice; not letting up AT ALL….
I will have some videos up related to this info soon, stay tuned….
CLEVELAND — Samaria Rice expected more protesters following the grand jury’s decision not to indict two Cleveland police officers in the shooting death of her 12-year-old son, Tamir.
“I wish there could have been more people,” said Samaria. “These people need to wake-up if they want some change.”
Protesters turned out consistently in the days following the decision, but not in big numbers.
“People need to get involved with something and try to make a change or something because you don’t want to wait until it happens to you and there’s nobody out there for you,” said Samaria. To read more, please click HERE.
Happening Today! Free Food & Community Discussion in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
The only place I’ve ever felt I belonged is my home; Brooklyn. New York City. I’m very proud of where I come from and am proud to see Bed-Stuy reaching out to the community.
This month the generous activity takes place today, January 12, 2016. This community event will continue to take place each second Tuesday of the month, until further notice.
The hours are from 7pm to 9pm and they do ask you let them know you’ll be attending, so they can plan how many people to prepare for.
For more information, location and address, train directions and all other relevant information you can visit their page by clicking here or reading their banner at the top of this page..
Any and all can come, no one will be turned away and all are welcome to a free, healthy meal while the community grassroots development is discussed. I believe they also have a different speaker(s) each month.
And again, no one will be turned away according to their websites information. This wonderful program and growing organization is a monthly community event, sponsored by those of the Purpose Lounge (click here for information on who they are and to read on their community work and outreach).
They ask if you have the money to please donate $10.00 but reassure no harassment to those of able. Being that they have so many to feed for free as well as other expenses any donations would be more than appreciated I am sure; to help them meet their out can be made securely by clicking here.
An excerpt from their site:
“THE BED-STUY STRATEGY LOUNGE
Exploring tactical brainspace for grassroots development
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month [STARTING TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016]
7pm to 9pm = SPREAD THE WORD & COME OUT
@ Bailey’s Cafe’ 324 Malcolm X Blvd., Brooklyn [btwn Decatur & Bainbridge Sts.] MAP
[only mins away from the Utica Ave. A & C subways and the B25, B26, B15 B46, B47 buses]Healthy food will be served [meat & veggie]
FREE TO ENTER [we request a $10 donation to cover costs, but no one will be turned away or badgered to pay]”
PLEASE RSVP [so we will know how much food to prepare]
RSVP by email: s6kmedia@gmail.com or by phone: 917-723-7281
If nothing more, please share and spread the word about this event! Thank you!
12 year old Elijah Zachary gets standing ovation at UN Conference after speech on HIV/AIDS stigma
Children like this are the future; they give me hope that the future can change; even in small waysl gods bless this young man; thank you for giving hope to so many…including myself.
I too stood up and clapped while watching 12-year-old Elijah Zachary Lamaiyan Sime, a student at Lamaiyan Academy in Nairobi receive a standing ovation from hundreds of delegates after delivering the opening remarks at a United Nations conference on Aids on Sunday.
His strongest words for me, were “We are children, we have rights, we have a future,”.
Elijah also told the UN event on Ending AIDS by 2030 that was co- chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“Presidents, thank you for making the promise to end Aids by 2030. Please keep your promise,” he said.
Elijah added that an essential step in combatting the epidemic is to erase the stigma attached to those with HIV.
“The mother of my best friend told him not to play with me and that made me very sad”
He said his dream is to have earned a doctorate in science by 2030…
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NYC or Online: Join Dr. Cornell West & Carl Dix For Talk on Ending Police Murders Thursday!
To any and everyone If you live or are in the NYC area on August 27th starting at 10:00am this is an event and opportunity you don’t wanna miss out on! Join Dr. Cornell West and Carl Dix in 
a much needed discussion regarding how to bring an end to the police terror, murder, beatings and harassment going on in the Black and brown communities. It’s long past time for this talk; if you’re able please join! (Address below)
” When your children ask you, what did you do when the police were killing black & brown people. What will you tell them? #riseupoctober ”
Though I live in NYC I’m outta state at the moment and upset because I have to miss it… However, if you are like me and can’t be there in person, whether you’re in LA or elsewhere, you can watch the livestream on the site below:
” Live from #Harlem: 8/27 Join @CornelWest @Carl_Dix, @GbengaAkinnagbe, victims of police terror & more http://stopmassincarceration.net/ #riseupoctober “
From here on I’m copying and pasting info, at the end you’ll find the link to the original website should you want to check out more suggested tweets, etc. As this goes on all of us that can’t make it are asked to join together and create a twitterstorm. See the link at the end of this page for more information and let’s get this started!
Let’s UNITE and stop this fatal war the police are giving, a war which the government is allowing. A war that’s leaving Black children afraid of the police (I know because I work with a group of kids that are TRAUMATIZED due to the fear that they may be next; and they are under 12!). A war that has killed, brutalized, stolen and abused the people for far too long.
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Carl and Cornel will be joined by the families of people killed by police, including Nicholas Heyward Jr., Tony Robinson, Justus Howell, Aiyana Stanley-Jones, and other families. In addition, hear Rev. Willie Francois III, Jamal Joseph, Marsha Coleman-Abedayo, Noche Diaz, Rev. Stephen Phelps, Rev. Jerome McCorry, Gbenga Akinnagbe and other special guests.
Starting Wednesday at 10:00am est and going til Thursday leading into the event.
Thursday, August 27, 6:30 pmLive & free at First Corinthian Baptist Church1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. @ 116th St., New York Cityor Live streamed free at stopmassincarceration.net
The purpose of this twitterstorm is to get people all over NYC and around the country hearing the leaders of this movement, Carl Dix & Dr. Cornel West, speak on What We Must Do to STOP Police Terror & Murder.
Starting Wednesday at 10:00am est and going til Thursday leading into the event.
Thursday, August 27, 6:30 pmLive & free at First Corinthian Baptist Church1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. @ 116th St., New York Cityor Live streamed free at stopmassincarceration.net
Here are some ideas for tweets…A Reminder…. Please do NOT simply retweet, instead you need to copy and paste so that it reaches many more people and helps the hashtag go viral . =]
Directions for twitterstorm
Use these tweets or create your own using the #RiseUpOctober hashtag
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Thursday, 8/27 6:30 pm. @CornelWest & @carldix
#RiseUpOctober @ First Corinthian Baptist Church in #NYC or watch live http://www.stopmassincarceration.net
In #NYC! Come hear @CornelWest and @Carl_Dix on What we MUST DO to STOP POLICE TERROR!
Police continue to MURDER! Too many still sit on sidelines. Which side are you on? www.stopmassincarceration.net #riseupoctober
@hspirit13 had his son murdered by NYPD. Hear him speak and Tune into #RiseupOctober event on Thursday –> http://bit.ly/1i0xr2S
Sign the call from @CornelWest and @Carl_Dix for #RiseupOctober http://org.salsalabs.com/o/1170/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=18140 and tune in on Thursday http://bit.ly/1i0xr2S
People have struggled, resisted, risen up against police terror This must go on, go further and you must throw all in! http://bit.ly/1i0xr2S – #RiseUpOctober
For more tweets, please visit this link.
Please Share and GET INVOLVED; IT’S PAST TIME WE UNITE AND FIGHT THE REAL ENEMY!
Please Share and GET INVOLVED; IT’S PAST TIME WE UNITE AND FIGHT THE REAL ENEMY!
Truth- A Right to Fight For... 