She did not want to be named in the Journal Sentinel's stories about the case, citing fears of retaliation and harassment. "We have some of the strongest activists and groups I've seen in the United States, Nitty said. In the video obtained by Wisconsin Right Now, Nitty says, I gotta turn myself in yall. There's tensions within the movement after prominent Milwaukee Black Lives Matter leader Frank Nitty was accused of using a homophobic slur during a recent march to Washington D.C. to commemorate the anniversary of Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech. Our First Podcast! Johnstown is a hardscrabble industrial city about 70 miles east of Pittsburgh. He also plays, since the 2019 season, in the 3x3 basketball league Big3 for the team Killer 3's where he is a co-captain. 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[2][13], Session signed with Al-Gharafa of the Qatari Basketball League on September 28, 2018. Milwaukee County prosecutors will not file changes against prominent activist Frank "Nitty" Sensabaugh after four women told police he had sexually assaulted them. MILWAUKEE With a group of supporters behind him, Frank Nitty made a plea to the community to stop the violence on the streets. If you havent heard, thats even crazy, so shes sitting around telling someone she loves somebody. By Bruce Murphy and Jeramey Jannene - Jun 3rd, 2020 10:31 am Frank Nitty has been marching from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, for the last three weeks with a group of Black Lives Matter activists in tow. He felt that immediately when this latest round of protesting started last May. Nitty's activism has taken him all across the country, even marching the 750+ miles to Washington D.C. over the summer. Frank attended David Starr Jordan High School in Los Angeles, California. 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Calendar, Frank Nitty leads a protest for racial justice in Milwaukee. Continue to support., Wisconsin Right Now is a Wisconsin-focused news platform with breaking news & some opinion. Has . On June 2, 2020 he was brutally attacked by Milwaukee County deputy sheriffs. ), Nitty took to Facebook to post photos of his injuries (warning, graphic content), including deep cuts, and to say he believed he was facing 2 felony counts of resisting arrest causing bodily harm.. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing to the Journal Sentinel at jsonline.com/deal. The woman was using a rental car, rented in his name. It was a little overwhelming because I think of myself as a humble person, Tucker said. Investigators said a local resident and a group of individuals engaged in an argument, which culminated in exchanged gunfire. One person was struck and is being treated for non life-threatening injuries at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Venmo NOW! UPDATE 1:04 p.m.: A drone video from Nate Vomhof captures what happened from above. As Executive Director of the African American Roundtable, Tucker has her hands in plenty of change from organizing to help the city budget divest from police, making advancements in modern public safety to developing and educating leaders in the community to be a part of changing the trajectory of those individuals lives through policies and civic engagement. He had played in the Drew League and had a successful career for South Bay Lakers, Island Storm, and Al Gharafa. As long as I get to stand on the shoulders of a Vel Phillips, but also, people get to stand on my shoulders at some point.. Anderson-Carter said she disagreed with that approach from the beginning. 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The prosecutors "decided to take the easiest way out instead of accepting a challenge to help protect future victims from experiencing this trauma we have to live with everyday," Engel-Rivera said. Its always happening around us, from the policies to how we treat each other to people being more inclusive in work spaces and community spaces and people like me to have that type of visibility in those spaces. While he doesnt feel the movement is necessarily in the best place, largely due to media misconstruing the message for the masses to hear, he does feel encouraged. "I will protest until they throw the dirt on my chest and say goodbye. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Nitty is arguably the most recognizable activist in the area. [18], Session entered the draft pool for the BIG3, a professional 3x3 basketball league. As to whether deputy sheriffs and police are feeling stress,Chisholm answered: No question about that. Suddenly, you hear a commotion slightly off camera. She says, that kind of representation alone is a big step in the direction of equality. Membership, which includes a host of perks, including an ad-free website, tickets to marquee events like Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair and the Florentine Opera, a better photo browser and access to members-only, behind-the-scenes tours, starts at $9/month. What Smith is asking for may have seemed outlandish in another time. There are just not enough facts right now.. She declined to detail the inconsistencies. Disruptions, Tej says, are much different than riots. Official Facebook of Frank Nitty II, "Community Activist and Violence Interrupter" -USA TODAY According to information shared across social media, a plot was discovered that a White Supremacy group had targeted peace activist and Milwaukee-native Frank Nitty. Instead, survivors can jump around in their timeline retrieving their memories as they were stored in a time of stress and danger. Frank Nitty and co. were fired upon by what seems to be a long-range rifle of some kind in Pennsylvania. "So then survivors access the forums in which they can start to tell their story in a healing way or to generate attention," she added. Session grew up in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles and attended Jordan High School. He has won consecutive 3 MVPs in Drew League in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Im a Black woman and I didnt see as many problems as there are in the world.. ", His client, he said, "remains committed to the best police and justice system our city and country can achieve.". Frank Nitty, the city's most prominent Black Lives Matter activist, was arrested by Milwaukee police, and a video he posted and police sources say the accusation involves an alleged sexual assault. Nitty said a second person also fired shots at the group. For as little as $5 a month, you can support Malcontent News. Were always veering in the direction of change, Hill said. Fortunately, were getting many camera angles to help tell the more of story. Brian Schimming, AKA "The Chairman" Joins Us. He walked 750 miles from Wisconsin to Washington, D.C. - a trip that began August 4 and ended Friday morning at the March on Washington. The peaceful protest leader known as Frank Nitty was released from custody by the Milwaukee County Sheriff, according to District Attorney John Chisholm. Nitty is best known for his play in the Drew League, where he has won three consecutive league MVPs. Are those cuffs ok? the officer asks. Nitty claims the womans motive is because he asked her to return a rental car.