OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland’s police chief says he takes responsibility for a crackdown on anti-Wall Street protesters, who have accused police of seriously injuring an Iraq War veteran during a clash earlier this week. See also: Michael Moore Visits Occupy Oakland Interim Chief Howard Jordan’s comments came Friday as Occupy Wall Street protesters maintained demonstration […]

With the increasing scrutiny of major banks, many people are considering leaving their banks for smaller institutions or credit unions. Returning to Black-owned banks may actually benefit many African-Americans who are unhappy with the major institutions, according to BET.com Historically, Black-owned banks were important institutions in the African-American community that provided loans and services to […]

Occupy Wall Street protesters are saying that African-Americans need the most help during America’s financial crisis. Many protesters say that Black communities are hit the hardest, and should demand government support for education, infrastructure and jobs, and a slew of other causes that affect their communities. “If any other community needs a bailout, it’s the […]

The “Occupy Wall Street” protests continue to grab the attention of millions across the world as protestors have descended on Wall Street and refuse to leave. “It’s about democracy; it’s about everyone here has a chance to speak and be heard,” said Justin Brown of Brooklyn, who joined the protest a week ago. Many of […]

The #OccupyTogether movement has been popping up in cities across America but by far the largest of the franchise is #OccupyWallStreet where 700 people were arrested this past weekend. As more people descend on Wall Street, it’s apparent that many of them aren’t too sure what they really are there for. Loop 21 talked with […]

JP Morgan Chase donated $4.6 million dollars to the NYPD this year before mass arrests of protesters from the “Occupy Wall Street” movement began. The donation has prompted commentator Dr. Boyce Watkins to question the ethics of both the NYPD and JP Morgan Chase. 700 Arrested In Brookyln Bridge “Occupy Wall St.” Protest Yes! Cornel […]