Trump’s ‘Law & Order’ State Will Provide No Relief for Black People – ABS Newsletter Tue Jan 31th 2017

[Atlanta BlackStar] [Facebook] [Twitter] [YouTube] [Rss Feed] Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. Hi {NAME}, Welcome to the Atlanta Black Star Newsletter. [Trump’s ‘Law & Order’ State Will Provide No Relief for Black People Against Police Violence] [trump law and order] Over the past eight years, when local district attorneys have refused to pursue criminal charges against police officers accused of excessive force, attorneys and activists have looked toward the federal government for possible action. But on his first day in office, Donald Trump made it clear that these groups need not waste their time looking for his administration to get involved ... [READ MORE] [Minister Farrakhan: There’s a Reason Why They Kept Stories Like ‘Hidden Figures’ from Us] [Farrakhan on Hidden Figures] Minister Louis Farrakhan urged young people to challenge themselves academically after he witnessed the great achievements Black women made in the Oscar-nominated film “[Hidden Figures.”] The film, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe as three Black mathematicians who sent NASA astronaut John Glenn into space, left a lasting impression on Farrakhan. So much so that he told the youngest members of his audience ... [READ MORE] [This Debate Between Jessica Williams and Salma Hayek Proves Being a Nonwhite Woman Doesn’t Mean You Understand] [Jessica William vs. Salma Hayek] Jessica Williams found herself shut down during a Sundance Film Festival luncheon when she brought up the issue of race and intersectional feminism to fellow actresses Salma Hayek and Shirley MacLaine ... The Los Angeles Times reported when the topic of President Donald Trump was brought up, the conversation veered in a political direction and Hayek cautioned the attendees not to “fall into victimization.” ... [READ MORE] [Atlanta BlackStar] This message was sent to {EMAIL} because you are registered to this newsletter. We respect your privacy. If you no longer wish to receive emails, safely unsubscribe by clicking the link below. © 2016 | Diamond Diaspora Media | 75 Marietta Street Atlanta Georgia 30303 USA [Unsubscribe] | [Change Subscriber Options]