by Laghe Andrews | Mar 10, 2023 | Latest, Social Justice |
Tyre Nichols, a 27-year-old black man, was fatally shot by Memphis police on Jan 7, 2023. After Nichols was beaten by five officers during a traffic stop that turned violent, he was left bloodied and injured. Sadly, he passed away three days later.
As emergency medical technicians, our first instinct is to rush in and help those in need. But what happens when police officers stand in the way of us doing our job? That’s exactly what happened to one ex-Memphis EMT who claims he was prevented from helping Tyre Nichols – a tragic case that raises serious questions about how law enforcement and emergency responders can work together more effectively.
The shooting sparked outrage and protests in Memphis, with many claiming that police could have saved Nichols’s life if they had provided medical assistance. However, the police department claimed that they did everything they could to save his life.
“There is an MPD officer leaning over the patient, shouting loudly that the patient will not be moving anywhere, and that they will not be uncuffing him, ”Robert Long said claiming it is impeding the treatment of the patient. According to him, he also informed the board that he had assessed Nichols at the time of his arrival. As he examined the 29-year-old, he noted that he had a broken lip, a bump on his head, as well as a dried bloody nose that was bleeding. According to the Sacramento native, when he asked him what happened and to what he had responded, the Sacramento native replied, “I want to stand up and be uncuffed.”
According to Long, he and other EMTs were prevented from rendering aid to Nichols by police officers who arrived on the scene. He claims that the officers were more concerned with preserving evidence than they were with saving Nichols’ life. As a result, Nichols bled to death while waiting for an ambulance that never came.
In the wake of Long’s allegations, many people have come forward to support him and speak out against the Memphis Police Department. Nichols’ family has also spoken out, saying that they believe Long and that the police department is at fault.
Robert Long ‘s claims have sparked a lot of controversy, with many people taking to social media to voice their opinions. Some people believe that Long is telling the truth and that the police department is in the wrong, while others think that he is making false accusations.
Long’s testimony is significant because it provides a first-hand account of the events that transpired on the night that Tyre Nichols was killed. His testimony also highlights the systemic problems within the EMS community that need to be addressed.
by Kamal | Mar 10, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
King’s Disease III was Nas and Hit-Boy’s fourth album together, released in November, 2022. Today (Mar. 1), fans can watch a new visual from that project entitled “30,” which is an homage to Nas’ long and successful career. In addition, the song suggests another rapper-producer album, which their fans have eagerly anticipated since the pair’s first collaboration in 2010.
Nas performs in the video for “30“, a black-and-white clip produced by Sarah McColgan, as various aspects of his rhymes come to life in an almost surreal manner. As you look at the video, it almost reminds you of one created to accompany Big Sean’s classic song, “Blessings.”
It was in 2020 that Nas and Hit-Boy first met, and together, they released King’s Disease, an album that peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured contributions from many artists such as Fivio Foreign, Don Toliver, Big Sean, Anderson .Paak, Lil Durk, and more. A year after King’s Disease 2, which was critically acclaimed, they returned with the critically acclaimed sequel, complete with contributions from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, YG, Eminem, Lauryn Hill, and Blxst.
Nas’ latest album, “Suburbanly Proud”, landed at No. 3 on the aforementioned chart, making it the artist’s highest-charting release in over a decade. The nine-song Magic album was released just before the year came to an end, and everyone was surprised by it. In collaboration with the bicoastal duo with whom they published the aforementioned series previously, a new chapter of the series has already been planned.
by Derrick T Lewis | Mar 10, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
In the beginning of this month, RAYE showcased her long-awaited debut album, My 21st Century Blues, to the world for the first time. As a result of the project, the London-bred hitmaker became the first artist to put out her own work independently after releasing a body of work in the past few years. As part of the executive production of My 21st Century Blues, frequent collaborator Mike Sabath contributed two features over the 15 total tracks of the album, both of which were from Mahalia and 070 Shake.
In this latest offering from the project, RAYE, who is just 25 years old, returns with the official music video for the recently released single, “Ice Cream Man.” Directed by the artist himself, the video bravely tackles a traumatic experience that RAYE himself has been through. She describes the events of her experience in such a detail in the song that we get a watch-by-watch account of what transpired:
“I did not tell anyone about my experience of sexual assault and rape when I went through these situations,” the songstress explained in a press release regarding the purpose of the song. It has been reported that one in four people suffer from sexual assault at some point in their lives. At least 25 percent of those of you who are reading this article are probably in that category. There is no doubt that there is a greater power in the darkness of the night than there is in the light of the day. I would like to encourage everyone not to bury anything deep down inside us for the rest of our lives. My best wishes to you, RAYE.”
There are other collaborations the “Black Mascara.” singer can be heard on besides her own releases if you take a look at her recent collaborations such as “You Can’t Change Me” performed with “WYS” recorded with Tion Wayne, David Guetta, “Midnight Strikes” recorded with Amorphous, “I Don’t Want You” performed with Riton, “Go Girl” recorded with Miraa May, “Waterfall” performed with Disclosure, and others.
by Tanyette McCoy Davis | Mar 9, 2023 | Latest, Social Justice |
On Wednesday, a video was released of a Black Memphis inmate Gershun Freeman being brutally beaten to death by a group of officers. The victim, identified as 33-year-old Gershun Freeman, can be seen in the video being punched and kicked repeatedly by the officers.
As a society, we have long struggled with issues of police brutality and systemic racism. Unfortunately, that struggle has once again come to the forefront in Memphis, where a group of officers was recently caught on camera brutally beating a Black inmate to death. The footage is horrifying and raises countless questions about the use of force by law enforcement officials.
This tragic incident occurred just one day after the decision was made to not indict the officers involved in the Breonna Taylor shooting. Once again, justice was not served and it sends a clear message that Black lives do not matter to law enforcement.
Gershun Freeman was a Black Memphis inmate who was beaten to death by a mob of officers. In the fall of 2022, Freeman was arrested after his girlfriend accused him of domestic violence and he was charged with domestic violence. The suspect has been taken into custody by the police and has been charged with aggravated assault and kidnapping. Afterward he was then restrained by officers and taken to an outdoor area, where he was repeatedly punched, kicked, and hit with a flashlight. One officer can be seen standing on Freeman’s chest while he is lying on the ground. The officers involved in the incident have not been charged.
In the United States, people of color have long been subjected to violence and discrimination at the hands of law enforcement. This history of racial injustice in law enforcement came to a head in 2020 with the high-profile killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans by police officers. The resulting nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism put a spotlight on the long-standing problem of racial injustice in law enforcement.
Racial injustice in law enforcement is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it has its roots in the very origins of American policing. The first formal police force in the United States was established in 1838 in Boston, and it was modeled after British policing methods that were used to control slave rebellions in the West Indies. These methods were then adopted by southern slave patrols, which were created to catch escaped slaves and prevent slave uprisings.
When news of the incident broke, there was outrage among community members and bystanders. Many were shocked and appalled at the violence that was inflicted upon the inmate, and felt that it was unjustified. There were calls for the officers involved to be held accountable, and for justice to be served. The incident has also raised questions about the use of force by police officers and how it is often disproportionately used against people of color. This case is still ongoing, and the outcome will likely have a significant impact on the community.
by Samantha J Rice | Mar 9, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
At the moment, Rich The Kid is working steadily on the release of his next album, a project that is titled Life’s A Gamble, which will take place later this year. In the last few months, the Atlanta-based talent has delivered a number of fantastic singles that will appear on the upcoming album, namely “Where’s Dexter” by Jay Critch and Famous Dex, “Motion,” “No More Friends,” “Richard Mille Patek,” and “Boss B**ch,” “Prada” by Coi Leray.
On Friday, February 24th, the “Plug Walk” emcee added to what he already had going on with his latest track “Do You Love Me?” Produced by Mozz and Yoshi featuring Bronx’s own Lil Tjay as the featured artist, the track has one of the best verses to date from the rapper.
“Do You Love Me?” was also accompanied by an accompanying video made by Sebastian Beltran, as well. As you can see in the video, the two collaborators are able to relax and record music while they are in an unknown snow-filled location.
As it turns out, it’s been three years since Rich The Kid has released his last long-player, Boss Man, a highly anticipated 20-track record that features a slew of A-listers such as Future, Lil Baby, Nicki Minaj, Quavo, Post Malone, and more. As a result, Rich The Kid was chosen as a collaborator for the joint efforts Nobody Safe and Trust Fund Babies by Lil Wayne and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, respectively. As well as that, he also released a book of loose cuts and features in the form of his Lucky 7 EP, which included tracks like “Rocket Launcher” by Skillibeng, “Bussdown” by Headie One, and “Crypto” with Takeoff.
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