![Ben Harper, back with band, takes on police killings Ben Harper, back with band, takes on police killings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71460085342_BenHarper.jpg)
Ben Harper, back with band, takes on police killings
Blues rocker Ben Harper looked on with horror at the killings of young African Americans and knew he had to put their plight into song.
Fri Apr 08 2016
![Jay Z and Beyonce join US protests over slain teen Jay Z and Beyonce join US protests over slain teen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/51374371862_295x200.jpg)
Jay Z and Beyonce join US protests over slain teen
The call for nationwide vigils designed to press for federal action in the emotionally charged case drew thousands to one New York rally.
Sun Jul 21 2013
![Obama: 'Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago' Obama: 'Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/41374323673_295x200.jpg)
Obama: 'Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago'
President Barack Obama has offered a very personal take on the death of Trayvon Martin.
Sat Jul 20 2013
![Zimmerman not guilty in Trayvon Martin death: Florida jury Zimmerman not guilty in Trayvon Martin death: Florida jury](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/61370869901_295x200.jpg)
Zimmerman not guilty in Trayvon Martin death: Florida jury
George Zimmerman, 29, a volunteer night watchman, was accused of pursuing Martin through a gated community in Sanford, Florida and shooting him during an altercation.
Sun Jul 14 2013