George Floyd
Albany Black Lives Matter Mural Repainted On Lark Street
Last year artists in Albany responded to the national outcry for justice during the protests of 2020 after the murder of George Floyd.
Was Derrick Chauvin's Sentence Fair?
Derek Chauvin, a convicted former Minneapolis police officer was sentenced today to 22 1/2 years in prison for the death of George Floyd. Do you think that his sentencing was appropriate?
Uproar After Saugerties Teacher Makes Claims About George Floyd
A high school English assignment has parents and students in Saugerties in an uproar. The assignment reportedly makes controversial remarks about the death of George Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin.
Schenectady County Sheriff Sergeant Arrested For Aggravated DWI
26-year old Sergeant Daniel Coppola, of the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department, was allegedly seen swerving and driving recklessly on Central Avenue in Colonie.
Albany Protest Continue As Police Search For Protest HiJackers
Local activists have been protesting police brutality for more than a week now, but everything is not as it appears.
How Do I Deal With Racism In An Interracial Relationship?
Another Hot Topic comes from a male listener who is a first-time interracial relationship. He feels has to bite his tongue when speaking on racial issues in his relationship.
WATCH: Derek Chauvin Found Guilty in Death of George Floyd
A verdict has been reached in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin.
Have You Heard Of Daniel Prude?
Before George Floyd’s death, in March 2020, a 41-year-old man named Daniel Prude also died at the hands of the police.
Body Cameras For State Troopers And Other Changes For NY Cops
In the last week, there have been a lot of changes and proposed changes to policing, police policy, and police tactics across the country and right here in the Capital Region.
Viral Video Causes Uproar
The video was very difficult to watch. It appears that Mr. Gugino was approaching the officers when he was pushed to the ground by two officers.
Community Conversations
I want to talk to the mayor, the governor, the mother ...... president.
I want to talk to the FBI, and the CIA, and the mother.... congressman.
That quote is from Nas I Am that was released in my senior year of high school, and unfortunately, 21 years later the words and lyrics of this song still remain true...
If Your Tired Of Hearing About Racism, I’m Tired Of Living In It
If your tired of all the racism talk imagine having to be the victim of society's racism.
Protests in Albany
In Albany, a group of protesters blocked the I-90 ramp near Livingston Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard; right near the Albany police station.
Trump's Reaction
Yesterday Donald Trump had a conference call with all of the governors of the nation regarding the George Floyd incident, the subsequent protests, and the violence that occurred over the weekend.
Man Arrested During Riots
A man arrested for throwing a brick at Police Officer during Albany riot. The man was from Delmar and not Albany.
Did You Know?
Did you know there were documented race incidents, in Albany in 1917 this is included in the Red Summer riots that are famous for the 20 people slain in Chicago?
Rappers Participate in Protests for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and More
Rappers are standing up for George Floyd.
Lil Wayne Speaks on George Floyd’s Death, Says We Need to Stop Blaming “the Whole Force” or “Everybody With a Badge”
Lil Wayne addresses social injustice and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Was a Rapper From Houston Who Worked With DJ Screw
George Floyd had a hand in the Houston rap scene.
Rappers Demand Justice for George Floyd, Who Was Killed by Police Officer That Pinned His Knee on Floyd’s Neck
Rappers are calling for change.