War: An organized, armed, and often a prolonged conflict that is carried on between states, nations, or other parties. SEE ALSO: Gingrich Caught In Race-Baiting Catch Terrorism: The French word terrorisme in turn derives from the Latin verb terreō meaning “I frighten.” Although “terrorism” originally referred acts committed by a government, currently it usually refers […]
WASHINGTON-The White House was on lock down for more than an hour after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown over the fence onto the executive compound. The smoke bomb was thrown while between 1,000 and 1,500 people affiliated with Occupy D.C. were protesting outside the White House. Reuters reports: A majority of […]
Rats have taken over two Occupy Wall Street encampment areas in Washington, D.C.’s McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza. Now health officials are worried and are comparing camp conditions to refugee camps, according to the Washington Post. SEE ALSO: MTV Pretends Poetry Night Was Ron Paul Event Since Occupiers are reportedly attracting the rodent population with their outdoor kitchens […]
Despite the fact that African Americans have been hit harder by the recession than white people, African Americans are not participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement at the same rate as white people. Despite the fact that African Americans are more than 12% of the country, according to a Fast Company survey, they only […]
Though corporate greed is highly frowned upon by the Occupy Wall Streeters, everybody loves a thoughtful gift. So, if you find yourself camping out for Black Friday, keep these 10 presents in mind for the friendly neighborhood protesters in your life. RELATED: Occupier: Pepper Spray Made Me Miscarry
NEW YORK (AP) — During the first two months of the nationwide Occupy protests, the movement that is demanding more out of the wealthiest Americans cost local taxpayers at least $13 million in police overtime and other municipal services, according to a survey by The Associated Press. The heaviest financial burden has fallen upon law […]
Jay Z looks really angry in the photo. Could he and Russell Simmons pull off an Occupy Wall Street Concert in NYC?
This is part one of a three-part series exploring the demographics, opinions and challenges of black Americans who are part of the “black 1 percent” — the top earning black households in the U.S. CNBC’s Shartia Brantley is a regular contributor to theGrio. The Occupy movement has stretched far beyond the borders of Wall Street […]
The protester who busted his head open during a scuffle with New York City police officers was the first person to set up a residential tent inside Zuccotti park, a fellow protester told NewYorkDailyNews.com.
Gang affiliations are oftentimes set in stone, with members choosing sides and vowing to remain loyal to their selected group. But two members of the infamously rival gangs the Bloods and the Crips, have put aside their differences in favor of one common cause: Occupy Atlanta. According to an article written by Occupy Atlanta participant Tim […]
African Americans are more likely to support the Occupy Movement compared to other Americans, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/theGrio.com poll reports. According to the poll, 45 percent of African Americans support the Occupy Movement as compared to 32 percent of all Americans. See also: Occupy Fox News: Protesters’ Ad To Air On ‘The O’Reilly Factor’ See also: Breast […]
Feminist and former Black Panther Angela Davis lent her voice to the Occupy Oakland movement when she appeared at one of the rallies. Davis addressed a crowd of over a 100 at Oakland’s City Hall yesterday. See Also: X-Factor Says His Elimination Was Rigged See Also: Black Travel: Visit Baltimore, Maryland Davis also visited the […]
