Tag: Orlando

  • What Does The Black Ribbon Mean On Google?

    What Does The Black Ribbon Mean On Google?

    On Monday, September 11, 2017, Google displayed a black ribbon on their homepage in memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  Nearly 3,000 people died.  400 firefighters and police lost their lives.  It took firefighters more than 100 days to put out all the fires ignited by the…

  • What Does The Silver Ribbon Represent?

    According to The New York Times, many members of the Broadway community showed their support for the victims of the shooting in Orlando by wearing silver ribbons at the Tony Awards. While black ribbons are being used as a symbol of mourning, silver ribbons are traditionally used as a symbol for children with disabilities.  USA…

  • Jussie Smollett Responds To The Orlando Night Club Shooting

    Early Sunday morning, Americans woke up to the sad news that a mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, had taken the lives of more than 50 people and left more than 50 others injured. The shooting has been determined to be the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. Empire star Jussie Smollett responded to the Orlando…

  • How Did Omar Mateen Die?

    How Did Omar Mateen Die? According to the Los Angeles Times, Omar Mateen was killed by law enforcement.  Orlando police shot the gunman after a three-hour siege. The gunman called 911 prior to the attack, expressing his loyalty to ISIS.  He also mentioned the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing during the phone call.  Mateen used an assault…

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