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LeBron James Furious Over Jacob Blake Shooting: He ‘Deserves Justice’ After Being ‘Targeted’ By Police

25.08.2020 - 00:43

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LeBron James reacted to the news that Jacob Blake, a Black man in Kenosha, WI, was shot seven times by two police officers after walking away from the officers and opening the driver’s side door of his gray SUV on August 23.

The Lakers basketball player took to Twitter on August 24, nearly 24 hours after the graphic incident was caught on cellphone video and went viral online, and shared his mounting frustration with the state of police brutality and systemic racism in America. “And y’all wonder why we say what we say about the Police,” he began his tweet, retweeting Attorney Benjamin Crump‘s tweet that featured the incredibly disturbing video.

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27.08.2020 / 23:57

Oakland A’s-Texas Rangers Game Postponed As Part Of Jacob Blake Boycotts

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorMajor League Baseball’s scheduled Oakland A’s-Texas Rangers game will not be played Thursday after players on both teams agreed to sit out to protest this past weekend’s police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI.The decision by players on the AL West rivals makes it the fourth MLB game to be postponed in the wake of boycotts by players in several pro sports leagues beginning Wednesday. The Milwaukee Bucks’ players decision not to play yesterday prompted the cancellation of three games last night, and three more set for tonight.

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justjared.com

27.08.2020 / 23:31

The NBA Playoff Games Are Postponed Again

The NBA playoffs are continuing to be postponed amid an ongoing boycott from basketball players due to the police shooting of Jacob Blake, which has sparked outcry across the nation.

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hollywoodreporter.com

27.08.2020 / 22:27

Tracee Ellis Ross Calls NBA Players Strike "One of the Most American Things You Can Do"

Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross has praised the decision by several NBA teams to strike over the Wisconsin police shooting of Jacob Blake earlier this week. The Milwaukee Bucks, an NBA team located around an hour outside of Kenosha, where Blake was shot, never appeared on the court for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic Wednesday night.

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etcanada.com

27.08.2020 / 21:33

Ava DuVernay, Don Cheadle And More React To Megyn Kelly’s Controversial Jacob Blake Shooting Comments

Megyn Kelly was slammed on Twitter on Thursday after sharing a Daily Mail article suggesting Jacob Blake had a knife when cops shot him in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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deadline.com

27.08.2020 / 20:31

Some NFL Teams Scrap Practices To Protest Jacob Blake Shooting

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorA day after the NBA and other leagues postponed games in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, some NFL teams have canceled or postponed their practices today.The Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets and the currently unnamed Washington club scrapped practice this morning, and other clubs including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers delayed the start of theirs. The Bears play at Soldier Field, about 90 minutes from Kenosha’ WI, where Blake where shot seven times in the back Sunday, and the Packers’ Lambeau Field is about 2 1/2 hours away.

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deadline.com

27.08.2020 / 20:31

‘12 Years A Slave’ Screenwriter John Ridley On Processing Yet Another Shocking Police Shooting & Protest Aftermath: Guest Column

John Ridley The murder by Minneapolis police of George Floyd and the peaceful protests that followed sparked soul searching in Hollywood, including a Blackout Tuesday shutdown in solidarity to Black Lives Matter protests, and the enactment of diversity measures to hopefully create a more inclusive industry culture. How, then, to process this latest viral incident three months later, when Jacob Blake, a Black man in Kenosha, WI, is shot seven times by a police officer as he tries to get in his car, his three sons sitting in the backseat? Deadline asked Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley to offer some perspective for Hollywood.

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27.08.2020 / 20:13

Dwayne Johnson Postpones Launch Of Under Armour Project "Out Of Respect For Jacob Blake"

Dwayne Johnson on Thursday morning said he would postpone the launch of his latest Under Armour collection “out of respect for Jacob Blake and his family.” The news came after a historic night of boycotts by professional sports leagues which started when theMilwaukee Bucks refused to play the Orlando Magic in game five of the first round of the NBA playoffs. ESPN reported Thursday the players decided to continue the postseason after some teams initially said they would sit out.

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27.08.2020 / 19:53

NBA Playoffs to Continue, Thursday Games Suspended Amid Player Strike

Jordan Moreau The NBA has postponed the three playoff games which were scheduled to take place Thursday, as players continue to strike in light of protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake, Variety has confirmed.However, the season is not officially over, as multiple outlets are reporting that players have voted to resume the playoffs at a later, as-yet-undecided date.The three Thursday games were between the Denver Nuggets and the Utah Jazz, the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors, and the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks.The Milwaukee Bucks began the player strikes on Wednesday, refusing to take the court ahead of their Game 5 playoff match against the Orlando Magic.

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etonline.com

27.08.2020 / 18:59

Naomi Osaka Drops Out of Tennis Semifinal to Protest Police Brutality

protest against racial injustice and «the continued genocide of Black people at the hand of the police.»«Before I am a [sic] athlete, I am a Black woman.

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27.08.2020 / 17:55

Media, Sports Worlds Wait to See if Player Protests Will Continue

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe media and sports worlds remained on tenterhooks Thursday after the NBA, WNBA and MLB suspended a handful of important games last night in the wake of players protesting the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.The remarkable decisions halted a critical NBA playoffs game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic as well as two other games, and there has been speculation emanating that players may well decide to scrap the rest of an already bumpy NBA season made onerous by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The NBA has said it hopes to reschedule the matches.

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27.08.2020 / 16:55

Republican Convention Defends Police as Racial Tension Rises Anew

Republicans aggressively defended law enforcement on the third night of their convention, as the nation faced renewed tensions following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man in Wisconsin, that sparked protests in a state that could decide the fall election. Vice President Mike Pence, the evening's featured speaker, seized on the national reckoning over racial injustice to argue that Democratic leaders are allowing lawlessness to prevail in cities from coast to coast.

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etonline.com

27.08.2020 / 16:24

Tracee Ellis Ross Says 'Change Requires All of Us' Following Jacob Blake Shooting

Tracee Ellis Ross is speaking out following the shooting of Jacob Blake. The 47-year-old actress appeared on Wednesday's episode of and reacted to professional athletes protesting their upcoming games due to Blake's shooting.Blake, a 29-year-old Wisconsin man, was shot in the back multiple times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday. The family's attorney stated on Tuesday that doctors believe Blake will be left paralyzed by the incident.«I say bravo.

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27.08.2020 / 16:23

Naomi Osaka Won't Play Her Upcoming Match in Protest of the Police Shooting of Jacob Blake

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etcanada.com

27.08.2020 / 14:21

Tracee Ellis Ross Discusses NBA Boycott And Jacob Blake Shooting: ‘If We All Don’t Stand Up, It Won’t Change’

Tracee Ellis Ross spoke out about the shooting of Jacob Blake during an appearance on Wednesday’s “The Late Late Show”.

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27.08.2020 / 13:15

Diddy and Mark Ronson lead artists praising Milwaukee Bucks for protesting over Jacob Blake’s death

Diddy, Mark Ronson and former US President Barack Obama are among a host of artists and celebrities who have praised the Milwaukee Bucks after they called off their NBA match last night (August 26) in protest over the shooting of Jacob Blake.Footage emerged that appeared to show Blake was shot multiple times in the back by police officers in Wisconsin on Sunday (August 23) as he attempted to get into his vehicle. Blake remains in hospital, and protests have since erupted in Kenosha.“The past four months have shed light on the racial injustices facing our African American community,” the Bucks said in a team statement.“Citizens around the country have used their voices and platforms to speak out against these wrongdoings.

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27.08.2020 / 08:49

Justin Bieber takes Harry Hudson to lunch at Soho House in Malibu

Kobe Bryant to be honored with street nameJennifer Lopez teases launch of makeup and skincare brand, JLo BeautyMegan Thee Stallion doesn't want sympathy after shooting incidentGabrielle Union says 'AGT' exit was the 'hardest part' of her career so farCelebrities speak out in support of Jacob Blake after police shootingParis Hilton 'heartbroken' over Britney Spears' conservatorshipNatalia Dyer calls out sexualisation of young 'Stranger Things' co-starsKevin Hart reveals Covid-19 diagnosisChristina Aguilera 'disappointed' 20th anniversary re-release of debut album never happenedLili Reinhart determined to fight for black justice on TV and movie setsJerry Seinfeld slams comedy club boss for deserting 'dead' New YorkTaylor Swift fan returns box

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thewrap.com

27.08.2020 / 08:25

Tucker Carlson Defends Teen Vigilante Charged With Murdering 2 Kenosha Protesters (Video)

charged with murder for those deaths of those two people.Demonstrations erupted in Kenosha on Sunday night after Jacob Blake, who was unarmed and not suspected of a crime, was shot 7 times by police in front of his children. And on Tuesday night, two of those protesters were killed and a third person injured.

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etonline.com

27.08.2020 / 07:23

Barack Obama Speaks Out in Support of NBA and WNBA Protests After Jacob Blake's Shooting

Barack Obama is sharing his support for the NBA and WNBA athletes and coaches who are making their voices heard.

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hollywoodlife.com

27.08.2020 / 05:23

Rusten Sheskey: 5 Things To Know About The Police Officer Identified As Jacob Blake’s Shooter

It may have taken three days, but the name of the officer accused of shooting 29-year-old Jacob Blake has been released. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said in a statement that he is Rusten Sheskey, a seven year veteran of the Kenosha Police Department. Sheskey was seen on tape on Aug. 23 grabbing Jacob by the back of his shirt and firing at him seven times from behind at close range. Jacob somehow survived the shooting, but is still hospitalized and now paralyzed from the waist down.

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etcanada.com

27.08.2020 / 05:15

Celebrities React As Milwaukee Bucks Issue Statement On Boycotting NBA Playoff Game In Wake Of Jacob Blake Shooting

The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their playoff series against Orlando Magic in protest over racial injustice.

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justjared.com

27.08.2020 / 05:11

MLB Baseball Teams Postpone Games; Join Milwaukee Bucks In Protesting Jacob Blake Shooting

Some Major League Baseball teams are following in basketball team Milwaukee Bucks footsteps.

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justjared.com

27.08.2020 / 05:11

Naomi Osaka Will Not Play in Western & Southern Open 2020 Semifinals After Shooting of Jacob Blake

Naomi Osaka will not being playing in her semifinals match at the 2020 Western & Southern Open on Thursday (August 27) amid racial injustice in the United States.

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etonline.com

27.08.2020 / 04:59

LeBron James Is Helping Spearhead a Multimillion-Dollar Effort to Recruit Poll Workers for the Election

LeBron James is doing what he can to bring people to the polls.

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etcanada.com

27.08.2020 / 04:09

Commentator Kenny Smith Walks Off ‘NBA On TNT’ In Solidarity With Players Strike

The Milwaukee Bucks refused to take to the court today for the team’s scheduled game against the Orlando Magic in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, who has reportedly been left paralyzed after being shot seven times in the back by a Milwaukee police officer.

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etonline.com

27.08.2020 / 03:29

Jacob Blake's Sister Calls for Change In the Wake of Her Brother's Shooting: 'I Feel Numb'

Jacob Blake's sister is speaking out about the need for things to change in America. Letetra Wideman spoke at a press conference following days of protests and unrest sparked by the shooting, which left Blake hospitalized and likely paralyzed.«When you say the name Jacob Blake, make sure you say father, make sure you say cousin, make sure you say son, make sure you say uncle, but most importantly make sure you say human,» Wideman shared Tuesday.

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thewrap.com

27.08.2020 / 03:17

Kenny Smith Walks Off ‘Inside the NBA’ Set to Stand With NBA Players’ Protests Over Jacob Blake Shooting

.@TheJetOnTNT stands with the NBA players. pic.twitter.com/39Sby1D5kn— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 26, 2020Also Read: NBA Calls Off Playoff Games Amid Boycott Over Jacob Blake ShootingEarlier Wednesday, the NBA called off its three playoff games in response to the decision by the Milwaukee Bucks to boycott their game in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, by police over the weekend in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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deadline.com

27.08.2020 / 03:13

WNBA Postpones Games In Unity With NBA Protest Over Police Shooting

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorThe WNBA has postponed its three games scheduled for tonight. The league’s move follows the postponed of today’s NBA playoff games in the wake of Jacob Blake’s shooting by police in Kenosha WI.“The consensus is to not play in tonight’s slate of games and to kneel, lock arms and raise fists during the national anthem,” said Elizabeth Williams of the Atlanta Dream.