Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (9/14-9/20/17)
September 15, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Breaking News
- Santa Ana Winds Batter Southland with Fires, Power Outages and 1,000 Structures Destroyed
- Top Sports Moments of 2024
- Top 10 Entertainment Stories of 2024
- Top 10 Local News Stories of 2024
- In Remembrance: Honoring Those We’ve Lost in 2024
- Top 10 National News Stories of 2024
- Elected Officials, Faith Leaders, and Community Advocates Share Words of Encouragement for 2025
- Driver Rams New Year’s Revelers In New Orleans, Killing 10; FBI Doesn’t Believe He Acted Alone
- Harold & Belle’s Hit by Back-to-Back Break-Ins: Owner Speaks Out
- L.A. Sentinel and FACE Leaders Unite to ‘Stop the Hate’ Crimes in Los Angeles
- Fathers and Mothers Who Care Host 12th Annual Toy Giveaway in Compton
- Community in Shock and Disbelief Over Allegations Regarding Deputy Mayor Brian K. Williams
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Sparks Players Compete in Unrivaled
- Quentin Battle: Johnston Versus Lake
- Student Athlete of the Week: A’Nia Passmore
- LA’s Own D-Nice, Club Royalty, Host DTLA’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Party
police brutality
Filmmakers Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis Discuss New Film ‘Whose Streets?’
August 18, 2017
Filmmakers Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis sit down to discuss their journey documenting the aftermath of unarmed teen Michael Brown’s death and the city of Ferguson’s uprise in protest. Watch as the filmmakers go into detail about the intricate, yet dangerous process, standing in the line of fire to stand up for justice. Folayan and Davis also discuss how the film will be used to educate, empower and make a global impact to change the scope of how Blacks are treated in America.
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson
Chicago police sued in fatal shooting of Black man last year
August 8, 2017
The suit seeks more than $100,000 in damages.
Actress Garcelle Beauvais talks Spiderman, Lalos House, & More at BET “PRE” Gala
July 29, 2017
Watch as we catch up with actress Garcelle Beauvais during PRE, BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee’s exclusive BET Awards Dinner for the 17th Annual BET Awards held at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on June 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.
Host: Brittany K. Jackson
Hate Speech Roils Minneapolis After Police Shooting of White Woman
July 25, 2017
Warsame was asked whether Noor or other East African police officers have received death threats since the shooting.
In ‘Chokehold: Policing Black Men,’ Attorney Paul Butler Takes on Police Brutality
July 20, 2017
Police brutality in the Black community is as old as law enforcement itself. Former federal prosecutor Paul Butler speaks in depth on the issue in his new book, “Chokehold: Policing Black Men.”
Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley Thomas Speaks on civil unrest pt2
July 5, 2017
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas talks about national counts of police brutality and reform to battle chronic homelessness in Los Angeles County.
Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley Thomas Speaks on ’92 civil unrest
July 5, 2017
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas recalls his personal experience of the L.A. 1992 Uprising and Police reform.
Police Beating Settlement Gives Closure, but Doesn’t Ease Pain, Says Victim’s Attorney
June 8, 2017
The Los Angeles City Council approved a $500,000 settlement last week for Los Angeles resident Clinton Alford, who was repeatedly kicked and punched and at one point spat on by an LAPD officer during a 2014 arrest.
“THE LOST TAPES: LA RIOTS” Recounts The Chaotic Days Following The Rodney King Verdict
April 21, 2017
Hour-long documentary premieres April 23 at 8 pm et/pt marking 25TH anniversary of The L.A. Uprising
25 years later, L.A. Uprising protestor Mark Craig recalls why he rebelled
April 12, 2017
Mark Craig, the man behind one of the most powerful L.A. Uprising Images
(Part 6) DA Jackie Lacey speaks on Marlene Pinnock case
March 22, 2017
“Did you know he tried to work with this women to get her off the freeway for quite some time?” -DA Jackie Lacey
$3.35M settlement for family of black teen killed by officer
March 2, 2017
$3.35M settlement for family of black teen killed by officer
DOJ wants to indict cop who killed Eric Garner
November 3, 2016
Skepticism and tepid hope are occupying the same space as news broke Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, that the Department of Justice is looking to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo.
Trial Lawyer Justin Sanders Talks Winning $1.1 Million Police Brutality Case Against Santa Monica Police Department
September 22, 2016
Trial lawyer Justin H. Sanders won a police brutality case in federal court on behalf of Justin Palmer, 36, a resident of Santa Monica, arrested by the Santa Monica police on April 21, 2015.