Unarmed black man shot by police in Sacramento

Yup. The way Clarke's brother is wilding it makes random observers IMO think his brother deserved to get shot. He ran up into that city council meeting like he was starring in a music video.

I wouldn't be surprised if he was bought off to act a fool.

 

What's your point? I already linked the footage.

 

Kings announce partnership with Black Lives Matter after protests shut down arena

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article207256604.html

March 29, 2018 06:50 AM

Updated 1 hour 6 minutes ago

With another home game looming, the Sacramento Kings announced a partnership with Black Lives Matter and other activist organizations that have led protests around Golden 1 Center following the police shooting of Stephon Clark.

Among other things, the Kings announced late Wednesday they will set up an education fund for Clark's two young children, co-sponsor a forum in south Sacramento Friday night and work with the fledgling Build. Black. Coalition "to support the education of young people and to provide the workforce preparation and economic development efforts" in a multi-year effort.

Activists have blocked off the Kings' arena for two of the team's past three home games in protest of the Sacramento Police Department's March 18 shooting of Clark, who was armed with what police thought was a gun but was later determined to be a cellphone.

The protests thrust Sacramento's Black Lives Matter group back into the spotlight and prompted the formation of Build. Black. Coalition, which operates under the slogan "this is a movement, not a moment."

"This tragic death really humanized something that’s been felt deeply in this community for a long time, something that’s been brewing,” Build. Black. spokeswoman Darcy Totten said. "Our goal is to fundamentally transform the conditions that led to the death of Stephon Clark, because those conditions are systemic."

Kings players Vince Carter and Garrett Temple and retired guard Doug Christie are scheduled to appear at an event titled "Kings and Queens Rise: A Youth Voice Forum for Healing" at 5 p.m. Friday at South Sacramento Christian Church. Sacramento Area Youth Speaks will then lead an intensive writing seminar at 5:30, according to the release.

The announcement represents a potential breakthrough after days of tension that have disrupted a City Council meeting, blocked traffic throughout downtown Sacramento and set the city on edge. Police plan to beef up security for the Kings' 7 p.m. game against the Indiana Pacers Thursday, knowing protesters will be shouting outside District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert's office mere blocks away and could migrate to Downtown Commons. The Kings met with Mayor Darrell Steinberg, law enforcement and community leaders Wednesday to figure out how to get fans past the protesters.

Steinberg issued a statement Thursday morning, applauding the Kings and the Build. Black. coalition. “I love that the Kings have joined the Build.Black coalition and are stepping up to provide an education fund for Stephon Clark’s children in addition to commuting to new investments in Sacramento’s African-American youth.”

The mayor also appealed to Kings fans, many of whom have been shut out of two games because of the protests. “Let me say this to Kings fans --- We appreciate your commitment to the team and know we will get through this difficult time together, better, and stronger as a united community. With my support, Sac PD and the Kings have updated the security plan for tonight’s game and we all look forward to welcoming guests into the arena tonight.”

“It is clear to me and I know the Kings that there remains a huge gulf between the exciting Sacramento renaissance and the daily struggles experienced by so many in our communities, especially communities of color. The Kings actions are a real step towards addressing those underlying issues and connecting the excitement and vitality in downtown to our neighborhoods, which is exactly what motivated me to run for mayor.“

The Kings' agreement with Black Lives Matter and other organizations could help temper potential unrest at Thursday's game and beyond.

"I think this is a very logical, proactive and thoughtful response," said Andy Dolich, a sports-management consultant and former Golden State Warriors executive. "This shows tremendous knowledge of their local scene and the ability and the desire to do something about it and not just be a spectator."

 

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The Kings had attempted to forge an alliance with protesters after the first disruption at Golden 1 Center a week ago, which left the Kings playing to a near-empty arena. Christie and Team Chairman Vivek Ranadive met with a protester and players wore warmup T-shirts bearing Clark's name at their next home game, last Sunday. But troubles surfaced again Tuesday after hundreds of protesters left the City Council meeting and blocked the entrance to Golden 1 Center shortly before the game against Dallas started. About 4,000 fans were able to get inside.

Besides Black Lives Matter, other groups that have signed onto the new agreement with the Kings include Voice of the Youth, the Urban League and NAACP. All groups will be feeding into the Build. Black. Coalition, Totten said.

"Confirmation, that with just right amount of pressure, positive change can come. We see you .@Vivek," Sacramento's Black Lives Matter chapter tweeted Thursday.

"Let our voices be heard as we heal our community and ourselves Together," said Berry Accius, who leads Voice of the Youth, in a posting on Facebook.

At Friday's event, food trucks will dish out complimentary food for kids, who can get to the event for free via Sacramento Regional Transit if they come from one of the seven neighborhoods with the highest rates of African American child death in the county. Carter, Temple and Christie will also be joined by leaders from the local NAACP chapter, Black Lives Matter movement and other race-related organizations.

Clark’s funeral is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bayside Boss Church and will include comments from Rev. Al Sharpton and Imam Zaid Shakir, who led Muhammad Ali's funeral service.

 

Stevante Clark (the brother) was interviewed much calmer and he apologizes for his behavior and asked to meet with the Mayor personally (which has been accepted). He also asked that people stop protesting at the King's games. He also talked about changes he'd like to see made in the city.

I'm sorry, I don't know how to put it in here to play.
But here's the link: http://www.abc10.com/article/news/l...nberg-i-owe-that-man-an-apology/103-532982317

 

Feel better now? You have the privilege of being shot as opposed to lynched, aren't you special.

 

After the funeral Al Sharpton is going to speak with council members or something (I don't think he's gotten over there yet). Protesters moved out that way and were blocking the streets. Stevante Clark has now taken a mic with a megaphone and has told protesters to get off the street and that blocking traffic is not honoring his brothers memory.

 

They are back out blocking the street, but supposedly they have agreed to stop at 6PM. Over at the game, they asked that ticket holders show up as early as possible. There are blockages everywhere. They have things all set up so that only ticket holders can be in the gallery and going through security. No one else is allowed in the gallery area.

The protesters are just a couple of blocks from the Center at this point.

Sharpton never seemed to show up over where the protesters were or over at the offices he was supposedly going to.

 

I just watched the report of the independent autopsy as it was released. I'm not sure if this video shows it all or not. 8 gun shots to the body. Only one in the front (upper thigh) that was the last shot and described as having to be falling to the ground. I think one was to the side and the rest all in the back. He didn't die instantly, possibly 20something mins to die. They didn't get him medical care.

http://abc7news.com/watch-live-atto...t-autopsy-findings-for-stephon-clark/3283128/

 

Shot this brother in the back.... God damn shame.

 

In the backyard of the house he was staying at.

Helicopters and ground troops over a minor vandalism..

Bullshit.

 

I seen it on @nowthisnews on my twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/979807474768404483

Proof of murder! This is probably the CLEAREST evidence of police murdering someone out of all these recent cop shootings. No way this can be spun into a defense for these cops without those spinning it obviously don't give a fuck about black people.

 

I ain't never heard no shit like that. Helicopters and multiple cops over some broken windows. There's more serious shit to worry about in south sac than vandalism.

And letting him bleed out by not helping him. Somehow he's more of a threat with 8 bullets in him to where to can't approach him. And that shit where motherfuckers sit there for minutes saying "sir, can you hear me? I need you to respond." Some Eric Garner shit. Funny how these fools will rush to stabilize someone with heat stroke but a brother with 8 bullets in him gotta wait.

 

Welp... They found some old tweets from him & his baby mama. Now dirt being thown on his name & he's being called a coon.


Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/Eatmorefruitz/status/979527333802532864

 

Aaaaaannnnnd here it goes

 

So because he was on some ashy nigga shit other folks are now advocating be on some double ashy nigga shit? SMDH.

 

GFunk - I really get that people aren't going to understand this....but seriously they fly those helicopters and several cars out at nothing. Anything where they are looking for someone. That's not anything unusual at all. If anything, they usually would have more out - like 2-3 helicopters.

The rest of it all though is totally NOT ok.

In regards to BW wanting to take a stand against this man because of crap that he tweeted or said or his baby mama being whatever she is (and yes there is talk about some sort of domestic violence charge at one point) is crazy. I just really don't get it. I know Flame is always trying to have me understand this. But I really don't know that I can. As a mom of a black child, hell as a mom of ANY child....I just can't.

 

Now THAT is a damn shame...and mofos say we're too hard on "sisters".

 

Just saw in a Facebook group I'm in that some sisters dropped their support. I wonder how they would feel if Cardi B got shot up(who has called dark skinned BW monkeys) or some other female "poc" with a history of talking greasy about other blacks.

 

Everything is about them.