Supreme Court Justice thurgood marshal, Chadwick Boseman rose to fame playing american icons. He died on the day baseball celebrated one of them, Jackie Robinson who boseman embodied in his 2013 break out film 42. But it was his portrayal of african superhero in black panther that made Chadwick Boseman a household name. I knew it was an the opportunity to pull from real things, so if anybody believes, you know, that didnt have empire, didnt have art, didnt have science, you know, you see it in this movie. Reporter the actionpacked blockbuster got 1. 3 billion at the Box Office Worldwide becoming a cultural phenomenon and proving a predominantly black cast could draw audiences. In 2019 black panther became the first superhero never be nominated for best picture at the academy award. The film also won best ensemble cast at the sag awards. Boseman accepted the award on behalf of the cast speaking about the historic win and why it meant so much. You have equal if not more talent at times b
Names. Jacob blake for all the wrong reasons. You want to stand, you must find, but not with violence and chaos. Reporter among those in attendance, the family of jacob blake who is conscious after being shot in the back seven times by a Kenosha Police officer. It all played out on video. Authorities are revealing new details about blakes past and the circumstances surrounding the shooting that left blake paralyzed. The sheriff says blake had a felony warrant for his arrest from july for thirddegree sexual assault. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of criminal investigation, which is leading the shooting investigation, has said that blake admitted he had a knife in his possession. And Law Enforcement agents recovered one from the drivers side floor board of his vehicle. The Kenosha Professional Police Association saying that he confronted officers, put an officer in a headlock and carried a knife that he refused to drop when ordered to by police, the union said. Moments befo
Kenosha. Reporter thousands march on washington friday to bring recognition to those who have become household names. Jacob blake. Jacob blake. Reporter for all the wrong reasons. You want to stand, you must fight. But not with violence and chaos. Reporter among those in attendance the family of jacob blake who was conscious after being shot in the back by police officers. It all played out on video. Authorities are revealing new details about blakes past and the circumstances surrounding the shooting that left blake paralyzed. Sheriff says blake had a felony warrant for his arrest from july for third agree sexual assault. Wisconsin department of Justice Division of criminal investigation, which is leading the shooting investigation, has said that blake admitted he had a knife in his possession. And Law Enforcement agents recovered one from the drivers side floorboard of his vehicle. The Kenosha Professional Police Association saying he confronted officers, put an officer in a head loc
Trumps most ardent and early supporters. Lets go outfront. Breaking news this hour, wisconsin on the brink the state calling in 125 members of the National Guard to the town of kenosha just an hour south of milwaukee. Protesters already gathering in the city tonight coming face to face with Police Officers, which is where Officials Say a 29yearold black man named jacob blake was shot in the back at least seven times by police. Tonight blake remains in the icu is what his attorney is telling us at this hour. Local officials are prepared for unrest after protesters broke windows, torched cars, and started a fire at a county courthouse last night. Now there is a curfew about to take effect in less than two hours and across the country you see protesters in the streets. The scene in new york city. Hundreds protesting near times square. As you can see there. It all comes as blakes lawyer Benjamin Crump said jacob blakes three sons were just a few feet away in the back of the family car when
Things being held up and wouldnt mind so much, thats my opinion, a very strong opinion. Reporter the emergency approval was held up by concerns among top government scientists who wanted more data before signing off. Though, two of trumps aides claimed they were slowwalking the approval. If they dont see the light, they need to feel the heat. Convalescent plasma, thats like going after bambi. Reporter the fda commissioner didnt address trumps attacks but praised him before later saying in a statement that the decision was made based on data and not politics. Thank you, mr. President , for your leadership. Reporter the announcement comes as cnn is also reporting that last month white house officials raised the possibility of granting a similar emergency authorization to use a vaccine before phase three trials are completed, raising concerns that politics is being put ahead of science. What they are doing is using covid to steal an election. Reporter the president is looking for good new