Experience a historical retrospective as we present a visual journey through time with the Blackest Stories Of The Week. Witness a mosaic of moments that occurred this past week, offering a glimpse into the news that made headlines. Take a weekly dive into a collection of events that range from awe-inspiring to disturbingly shocking, delivered straight to you.
Sunday, April 9
A video of an American Airlines passenger allegedly throwing a fuss about being denied a cocktail and getting ejected from a flight has gone popular on social media. When he haggles with them to stay on the plane. The man was seen in the video being removed from his first-class seat by police officers. The cops warn the passenger to leave the airplanes but he stubbornly refuses. Eventually, causing him to be dragged from the aircraft in tears and ultimately detained. The event brings to light the ongoing discussion about airline regulations governing alcohol use and disruptive passenger conduct.
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Monday, April 10
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has made a promise to pardon former US Army sergeant Daniel Perry, who was found guilty of murdering Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster. Perry drove into a crowd of protesters, shot and killed Foster and was convicted by a jury on April 8. Despite the conviction, Abbott has chosen to take Perry’s account of events that Foster raised a weapon at him, as face value. Abbott is now set to use his power to pardon Perry. Subsequently, a move criticized by legal experts and others. The Texas governor has been many accusations of manipulating the law to suit a hard-right conservative agenda.
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Tuesday, April 11
According to East Bay Times, a band of seventeen Antioch police officers have been charged for passing racist jokes, memes, and insults among themselves during a two-year period. The precise texts have not been made public, but the court has…
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