President and CEO of the NAACP, Cornell William Brooks, said that “The law under which Michael Brown was killed has not been changed” on Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry.” Brooks said that “the climate in Ferguson has not changed,” and followed that up by saying that the law has also not changed. Brooks stated, “the climate in Ferguson has not changed. So, across the country, we’ve seen a kind of seismic shift in attitudes, with respect to race. But in terms of policy reforms, a glacial shift. So, cross the country, and specifically in Missouri, all we’ve seen is a change with respect to municipal fines. The law under which Michael Brown was killed has not been changed. There has not been a reform in policing across the state, and the governor and legislature would both admit that they are not where they should be.” Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
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MSNBC’s Joy Reid Likens Trump’s Border Fence to Berlin Wall
On Saturday’s “Melissa Harris-Perry” on MSNBC, guest host Joy Reid remembered the construction of the Berlin Wall, “one of the world’s most infamous symbols of oppression and division,” by comparing it to proposed fencing along the US-Mexico border. Reid first explained how the Berlin Wall was constructed overnight without much warning, and even though friends and family were separated, soldiers were ordered to shoot anyone who tried to cross. “In effort to stop the exodus, late one August night, East Germany began constructing a barrier, first with miles of barbed wire, but within days that was replaced with concrete walls. With little warning, Berliners found themselves cut off from friend, family, and work. The barrier continued to grow, eventually comprised of a series of concrete walls, standing up to 15 feet high, heavily fortified and stretching more than 100 miles. soldiers stationed along the wall were under orders to shoot anyone who attempted to defect. And yet, some East Germans risked their lives to continue trying to
Watch: John Daly Angrily Hurls Golf Club Into Lake Michigan
Pro golfer John Daly was in the running to make the cut at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, WI on Friday when he stepped up to the par-3 7th hole. Then, things went awry for the 49-year-old golfer. After launching multiple golf balls into Lake Michigan and finishing a par-3 with a score of 10, Daly decided to let his club join the golf balls, and he angrily tossed it into Lake Michigan. Daly’s loss turned into a young fan’s gain as the fan fished the club out of the lake. Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
VIDEO: Man Stops in Pouring Rain to Protect Fallen American Flag
Video of a Kentucky man saving a fallen American flag by retrieving it from the rain and folding it up to protect it was caught on security footage from a bank, . The man, Michael Pritchard, said he was on the way home from church on Sunday with his pregnant wife when he stopped to save the flag, which was laying on the ground after the rope snapped. “It was just the right thing to do. There was a need that needed to be attended to,” Pritchard said about his deed. (h/t KFOR) Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
Former NFL QB Brady Quinn: Jeb Bush Is ‘Best Candidate to Lead This Country’
Former NFL quarterback and current football analyst for Fox Sports Brady Quinn gave his support to GOP presidential hopeful Jeb Bush Thursday on the Fox News Channel’s “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren.” Quinn, who finished third in Heisman Trophy voting following his stellar 2006 at Notre Dame, stated, “I’m supporting Jeb Bush. I’m proud to be a part of his mission called Mission Next with his son Jeb Bush Jr. We’re going out and being active in the youth and the community and talking about them to be vocal with their support, and engaging with their colleagues, friends, and families to talk about solutions for this country.” He said, “being a resident of the state of Florida, I’ve firsthand witnessed the success of Governor Jeb Bush during his time. Cutting taxes every year during his tenure…almost — over $19 billion in taxes, seeing him institute the first statewide voucher program that has increased the graduation rate of students
Video: Tennis Player Lands Incredible Behind-The-Back Shot
Japanese tennis player Yoshihito Nishioka, ranked 134th in the world in men’s tennis, landed an incredible behind-the-back shot in a match at the Aptos Challenger tournament on Wednesday. The nice play helped lead Nishioka to victory over American tennis player Jared Donaldson in the second round of the tournament. Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
Watch: Drone Hovers While Tiger Putts at PGA Championship
During TNT’s live coverage of Tiger Woods on the eighth hole of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, a drone can be seen hovering in the background. The drone may have distracted Woods, as he missed a fairly short putt for birdie on the hole. Fox Sports 1 introduced drones to enhance its coverage of the 2015 U.S. Open Championship to obtain better views and angles. Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
Watch: Tiger Woods Says ‘What the F–k Is Wrong With You?’ at PGA Championship
During Thursday’s PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, Tiger Woods was caught once again dropping a F-bomb on a hot mic. Although Woods was not on live TV at this point, the live stream at PGA.com caught Woods scolding himself, asking, “What the f–k is wrong with you?” Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
Watch: Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo Jumped Into Stands for Amazing Catch
Chicago Cubs All-Star first baseman Anthony Rizzo got creative when coming up with an out on Wednesday night when he jumped up on the tarp and into the stands to record an out and falling as he hurried the throw back in. The umpires initially ruled no catch but overturned the call after determining he still had a foot on the tarp, therefore technically still in the field of play. Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
ESPN’s Cris Carter Blames Jets QB Geno Smith for Being Sucker Punched by Teammate
Tuesday morning it was announced that New York Jets starting quarterback Geno Smith will miss 6-10 weeks after being sucker punched by now-former teammate and linebacker, IK Enemkpali, who was cut by the team shortly after the punch. “There was an altercation in the locker room,” Jets head coach Todd Bowles said of the incident. “It had nothing to do with football. It was something very childish. He got cold-cocked, sucker punched, whatever you want to call it.” ESPN analyst and NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter reacted on Tuesday’s “SportsCenter,” blaming Smith’s lack of leadership as the reason he was punched. “Now, I don’t know what happened, but, for me, it’s a lack of leadership on Geno Smith’s part that he would put himself in harms way to get sucker punched.” Follow Trent Baker on Twitter @MagnifiTrent
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