A look at protests and related events nationwide and in the United Kingdom on Friday following the police shootings of black men in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, and the deadly sniper attack on police officers in Dallas. ARKANSAS. |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) " The African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded by a freed slave who created a new religion rather than endure racism from white worshippers, is marking its bicentennial in its birthplace of Philadelphia. As many as 30,000 people are estimated to be in the city for the AME.... |
The beach was privately owned by European families until it was bought for the nation with $2.3 million donated through a Givealittle campaign last summer.
Awaroa Beach becomes part of the Abel Tasman National Park today after 40,000 Kiwis raised the money to buy it - but local Maori want the Government to hand it on to them. |
In Southern California, the frustration with the expected change in dialogue was widespread. ȁ#x201c;Now the conversation is going to change. The conversation is going to now focus on what happened in Dallas, versus the questionable shootings of African-Americans in the country,ȁ#x201d; said Jasmyne Cannick, a political and social commentator. |
Brian Manning, one of the sons of former prime minister Patrick Manning, has called on the Government to set up a development fund in his father's name to provide housing for low-income earners across the region. During the eulogy, Brian said his father was his hero and a man who loved people. |
ARKANSAS. About 300 people gathered in front of the state Capitol to seek solutions to racial strife, which Little Rock knows so well. The pastor of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in North Little Rock said Friday everyone should be working to end the nation's unsettled time. "The question remains, 'When will enough be enough?'" Earl Graham Jr. |
One slain officer was a newlywed. Another had survived multiple tours in Iraq, only to be killed back home in the U.S. A protester who doesn't normally march was shot trying to shield her sons. The stories of those killed or wounded in a sniper attack in Dallas during a protest over recent police.... |
About thirty people showed support by attending of the vigil Friday evening. Local pastors said this was an opportunity to build on the relationship the community has with local law enforcement.
"How long before it actually gets into the front yard, how long is it before it's on our actual.... |
LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) Communities across the state and the country expressed tears, sadness, compassion, and gratitude for law enforcement a day after Dallas Police officers were killed during a protest. At least five officers died, and several others were injured, Dallas Police Chief David Brown said. |
FORT WORTH -- Thirty-eight new Fort Worth police officers took the oath Friday morning. Their proudest moment came at the darkest time for police and their loved ones. Bagpipes ushered Academy Class 139 into the sanctuary at Christ Chapel Church. They snapped off their hats in unison for the invocation. |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded by a freed slave who created a new religion rather than endure racism from white worshippers, is marking its bicentennial in its birthplace of Philadelphia. As many as 30,000 people are estimated to be in the city for the AME Church's.... |
Associated Press. The Black Lives Matter movement isn't backing down, despite concerns about a backlash after the killings of five police officers by a black sniper in Dallas. Organizers quickly repudiated violence against police, but also said they understand the frustration that led to Thursday's shootings. |
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — It is not often you can flip through a book that was printed during George Washington's presidency. But Roger Baker has a Bible that belonged to his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather Andrew Baker. Andrew (1749-1815) was a pastor who lived in North Carolina and Virginia.... |
The Black Lives Matter movement isn't backing down, despite concerns about a backlash after the killings of five police officers by a black sniper in Dallas. Organizers quickly repudiated violence against police, but also said they understand the frustration that led to Thursday's shootings. |
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — It is not often you can flip through a book that was printed during George Washington’s presidency. But Roger Baker has a Bible that belonged to his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather Andrew Baker. Andrew (1749-1815) was a pastor who lived in North Carolina and Virginia.... |
DALLAS (AP) - The Latest on the shooting of police officers in Dallas (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says the suspect in the sniper slayings of five officers used an AR-15 rifle. Rawlings said that's the type of weapon 25-year-old Micah Johnson used in the attack Thursday night in downtown Dallas. |
The Latest on the shooting of police officers in Dallas (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says the suspect in the sniper slayings of five officers used an AR-15 rifle. Rawlings said that's the type of weapon 25-year-old Micah Johnson used in the attack Thursday night in downtown Dallas. |
DALLAS (AP) — The Latest on the shooting of police officers in Dallas (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says the suspect in the sniper slayings of five officers used an AR-15 rifle. Rawlings said that's the type of weapon 25-year-old Micah Johnson used in the attack Thursday night in downtown Dallas. |
DALLAS (AP) - The Latest on the shooting of police officers in Dallas (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says the suspect in the sniper slayings of five officers used an AR-15 rifle. Rawlings said that's the type of weapon 25-year-old Micah Johnson used in the attack Thursday night in downtown Dallas. |
DALLAS (AP) - The Latest on the shooting of police officers in Dallas (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says the suspect in the sniper slayings of five officers used an AR-15 rifle. Rawlings said that's the type of weapon 25-year-old Micah Johnson used in the attack Thursday night in downtown Dallas. |
DALLAS (AP) - The Latest on the shooting of police officers in Dallas (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says that when a gunman opened fire in the attack that killed five police officers, there were people in the crowd of protesters carrying rifles and wearing protective.... |
A look at nationwide protests and related events following the police shootings of black men in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, and the deadly sniper attack on police officers in Dallas. COLORADO. Black Lives Matter supporters said they plan to continue a sit-in in Denver.... |
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— After a gunman opened fire on police officers during a Black Lives Matter protest in Dallas Thursday night, New Jersey's top law enforcement officials convened a conference call with community leaders and clergy to head off any potential unrest at home. |
WEST PALM BEACH (CBS12) — Tonight, local leaders are hoping to bring the community together through the
movement. For the local organization, those concerns are what they hope to turn into action as they plan community events and protests. Rae Whitely is an organizer with Black Votes Matter and he.... |
A look at nationwide protests and related events following the police shootings of black men in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, and the deadly sniper attack on police officers in Dallas. COLORADO. Black Lives Matter supporters said they plan to continue a sit-in in Denver.... |
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