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Reverend Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry put up a combined reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
BREAKING FROM NOLAN XAVIER WELLS’ HOMEGOING SERVICE I was honored to be present at the homegoing service for Nolan Xavier Wells, where Rev. Al Sharpton made a major announcement in the pursuit of justice. Rev. Sharpton announced a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Nolan’s disappearance and death. He also shared that Tyler Perry called and committed an additional $50,000, bringing the total reward to
purposedforthepeop
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THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ISN’T TO PROTECT BLACK PEOPLE
Two Black men were each sentenced to 35 years in prison just one week apart. Think about that. One man mistakenly walked into the wrong house after a night of drinking with the accuser boyfriend. He was accused of rape, yet DNA evidence has been cited as disproving that he raped anyone. Despite years of legal proceedings, multiple judges, numerous attorneys, coercive counsel and ongoing concerns raised by his supporters about how his case was handled, he was sentenced to 35 y
purposedforthepeop
Jun 251 min read


MAULED BY POLICE K-9
On January 5th, DeAndre Givhan says he was beaten during a traffic stop by Grand Rapids Police after his tires were spiked and a K 9 was deployed. Look at his face Look at the scars This is the same department involved in the killing of Daquan Trey Johnson. How many incidents does it take before there is real accountability? Release the full body cam footage from January 5. Release the K 9 deployment records. Release the truth. The community deserves transparency. Black men d
purposedforthepeop
Feb 211 min read
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