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

#JacobBlake released this powerful video message from his hospital bed today, reminding everyone just how precious life is. #JusticeForJacobBlake pic.twitter.com/87CYlgPDBj — Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) September 6, 2020 Releasing the footage on social media, Mr Crump tweeted: “#JacobBlake released this powerful video message from his hospital bed today, reminding everyone just how precious life is.

A man who was shot by police seven times, sparking protests in the US, has released a video statement from his hospital bed.

Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old Black man who was shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer in late August, made a brief court appearance on Friday for charges that were filed in July. Blake, who remains in the hospital, pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal trespass, third-degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct. The charges stem from a May 3 incident in which he's accused of breaking into the home of his ex-girlfriend, the mother of his three children, and allegedly sexually assaulting her before stealing her truck and debit card, according to a criminal complaint. In his first public appearance since the shooting, Blake appeared before the court in a shirt and tie from his hospital bed.

Naomi Osaka is continuing to speak out amid the Black Lives Matter protests.

Donald Trump has appeared to defend the teenager accused of killing two protesters with an illegal firearm, suggesting that he acted in self-defence.

John Oliver on Sunday used the entirety ofLast Week Tonight to discuss the incendiary rhetoric from Donald Trump and others during the Republican National Convention, which the host tied to the deadly shooting during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin last week. Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old Antioch, Ill., resident and Trump supporter, is accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding a third last Tuesday during protests that unfolded after police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the back seven times.Rittenhouse has been charged with five felonies and a misdemeanor.

There was something particularly poignant about watching singer Abel Tesfaye—also known as The Weeknd—cross the stage with his face bruised and bloody (from stage makeup, thankfully) to accept his awards at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Although he's worn this graphic look for months as promotion for his single "Blinding Lights," the fake injuries seemed all the more real as he called attention to the real-life violence against Black men and women in America."It’s really hard for me to celebrate right now and enjoy this moment," he told the audience.

The Weeknd used his MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech to shed light on current unrest in America.

The Weeknd called for justice for prominent Black victims of police violence on Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards.The 30-year-old singer took to the stage twice during the evening to accept awards, including the prestigious Video of the Year moonperson for Blinding Lights.He kept his acceptance speeches to a minimum while calling for 'justice' for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.

VMAs and MTV. I want to thank Lamar Taylor and Anton Tammi for the video‘It’s hard for me to celebrate right now and enjoy this moment.

The Weeknd used his acceptance speeches at the MTV VMAs 2020 to call for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.The star picked up the awards for Best R&B and Video Of The Year at the socially-distanced ceremony, with both trophies recognising the video for ‘Blinding Lights’.When collecting the Best R&B award at the event, The Weeknd said: “It’s really hard for me to celebrate right now and enjoy this moment so I’m just gonna say justice for Jacob Blake and justice for Breonna Taylor. Thank you.”best part of the weeknd’s speech at the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/UzgV5eg7ZV— rodrigo (@WeekndVisuals) August 31, 2020 Later, when announced as the winner of Video Of The Year, he repeated the sentiment.

The Weeknd is bringing attention back to Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake during his 2020 MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech.

Megan Thee Stallion is making sure that victims of police brutality are not forgotten. The rapper took a moment during her virtual concert on Saturday night to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives or were seriously injured in incidents involving the police.

Donald Trump is to visit the city where a black man was shot in the back and left paralysed by a white police officer, but has no plans to visit the victim in hospital.

Not everyone likes Candace Owens. Hot New Hip Hop reported today that the controversial political figure has been making waves in the public for years now, especially after she first appeared with Kanye West on TMZ during his infamous pro-Trump rant.

Colin Kaepernick is thanking LeBron James for leading walkouts in the NBA bubble and boycotting games following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

LL Cool J has spoken out about the changes needed to help stop police brutality in a new interview.Protests were sparked around the world earlier this summer following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Last week (August 23), Jacob Blake was shot several times by authorities but survived.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerNational Football League players are formulating plans on how they will protest the shooting of Wisconsin man Jacob Blake. Some indicate they may follow in the wake of the NBA, WNBA, MLS and MLB teams and sit out a game.Teams have already cancelled practices to discuss social issues.

Michelle Obama says she is devastated by the shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as thousands marched on Washington at a historic civil rights rally.

Outrage and protests have been sparked after a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin fired seven shots at point-blank range into the back of 29-year-old Jacob Blake as he attempted to enter his vehicle.

The Toronto Raptors will start their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference semifinal against the Boston Celtics on Sunday after Game 1 was postponed Thursday in the aftermath of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wis., last weekend.