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Tensions and a crossfire of words between Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones and the leader of the Black Lives Matter Sacramento movement continue to heat up as both sides hurl accusations at the other.

Black Lives Matter Sacramento sent a letter on June 28 addressed to Jones, accusing the sheriff's department of "atrocities" and "violence" against the black community, while issuing a set of 10 demands.

Click here to read Black Lives Matter Sacramento's letter to Jones

In response, Jones wrote a letter addressed to Tanya Faison, the leader of the Sacramento movement.

"Even though you chose not to sign the letter as the spokesperson for BLM Sacramento, I wanted to personalize my response to you," Jones wrote. "I wanted to extend you the courtesy to let you know that none of your demanded items will be forthcoming."

Click here to read Jones' letter to Faison

Jones goes on to say that in his opinion, "There are far more responsible, effective voices for the African American community here in Sacramento than you, Ms. Faison; in fact there is nothing local law enforcement can ever do that will earn your approval."

In a separate statement, Jones said that he has no issue with Black Lives Matter Sacramento, but with Faison herself.

"She has twice organized and hosted protests at my residence, screaming profanity and drawing chalk body outlines and inappropriate statements in the street, disturbing my neighbors and causing fear in my wife and children," Jones said. "She has posted my home address online several times and entertained online comments about assaulting and killing police officers."

Jones said that Faison "does not want better police, she wants NO police."

He added that Black Lives Matter is a movement that can contribute an important voice and bring important issues to the forefront, but the Sacramento chapter's message is being marginalized, causing responsible and constructive discourse to be weakened.

After Jones' letter and comments, Faison and Black Lives Matter Sacramento organized a protest Wednesday outside the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.

Faison spoke in front of the department, addressing the issue and noting that the original letter sent to Jones was not written by her nor was it printed and mailed by her.

"He keeps making this about me when in fact we are asking for information for families that are asking questions and not being able to get the answers," Faison said. "So I think he needs to refocus on what the intent was of the original demands."

When asked about Jones' comments that nothing law enforcement do will make Faison happy, she said he hasn't tried to provide any information that they have requested.

"We made demands for some basic information," Faison said. "All he has to do is meet those demands."

As for Faison and the Black Lives Matter group going to Jones' house, Faison said they use many different ways to fight for the families.

"We are fighting for our freedom, and we are fighting for answers," Faison said. "And we are creative in our fight, and we will continue to be creative."

Faison called Jones' response to the organization's letter "petty and emotional," adding that Jones does not get to pick the leaders int he black community.

"He doesn't get to tell black people who their leaders are," Faison said. "We are not slaves. We're no longer living on plantations, so he doesn't get to make those deviations for people. We're free thinkers, and we do what we want."

The group said it has not decided what its next course of action is in order to get their demands met.

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D.C. Black Lives Matter activists hold news conference Friday releasing information on what they call a "culture of violence" within the Metropolitan Police Department. Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 (ABC7 photo)

Three activists from the Black Lives Matter movement in Washington, D.C. shared new information alleging that a "culture of violence" exists within the Metropolitan Police Department.

At a Friday morning news conference, the group's information asserts that MPD promotes "aggressive police behavior" but encourages behavior that may heighten the chance of a D.C. Police officer "fatally injuring someone."

These activists are calling for action from D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham and Mayor Muriel Bowser.

The group in a release cited examples of shootings MPD officers have been involved in including those of Rafael Briscoe in 2011, Darius Jamal Murphy in 2013, Terrence Sterling in 2016, Isabelle Duval in 2017, and Timothy Williams in 2017.

Sterling, 31, was an unarmed motorcyclist that was fatally shot in Sept. 2016. According to the U.S. Attorney's Offce for the District of Columbia, the MPD officer who shot and killed Sterling will not face charges.

Additionally, the release states another example of a gun case that was dismissed by a D.C. Superior Court judge based on an internal investigation by MPD.

The probe by the department is connected to MPD officer Vincent Altiere, who was seen wearing an offensive t-shirt while he was in court testifying in the case. According to the release, the t-shirt contained violent and white supremacist imagery linked with the Seventh District "Powershift" team.

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Coach G practicing with the Lethal Ladies of Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women |Photo Credit: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Step coach Gari McIntyre invites you to step into the lives of all girl step team the Lethal Ladies of Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW) in the documentary STEP, which is now playing in theaters. This inspirational documentary follows the Lethal Ladies as they journey from surviving their senior year to winning a step championship and being accepted into college.

Under the guidance of caring staff members Paula Dofat, director of counseling and Step Team coach Gari Coach G McIntyre, the girls use step as a means to escape less than ideal home situations while overcoming their own doubts and fears of achieving success. Thanks to her experiences stepping in middle school, high school and as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Coach G was able to understand step not only as a sport but as a medium to encourage excellence, not only inside the classroom but also in real life.

Me being 11 years old on a step team, struggling academically and having that [desire] to go to step practice also made me want to go to school everyday. I think that having my own personal experiences directly relate to these young ladies because they started stepping the same age as me, McIntyre revealed. We have a lot of the same socioeconomic struggles, socioemotional struggles and family dynamics. Were all from Baltimore [not the elite neighborhoods but not necessarily destitute neighborhoods]. We have a lot of the same things in common. Most of my childhood/adolescent experiences with step shaped what kind of coach I would become.

Rolling out caught up with McIntyre after a private screening of STEP to talk Black Lives Matter and stepping into success despite your failures.

How did you use your experience as a high school dropout, who later achieved success, to inspire the young ladies to reach for their dreams and not give up? I dropped out of college, not high school. I did get put out of school though. I had struggles because I went to four different high schools. I dropped out in my head a few times. Like Blessin says [in the movie STEP], I was there but not there. In college, I was a serial transfer and serial major changer. I continually ran around the fact that I wanted to go into education. Every single educator I knew said dont go into education I knew I wanted to invest in people and make money but [people] were like Education is not the way to do it. You need to do it: be a lawyer, a doctor anything but a teacher. I realized it was my calling. It took awhile but I think me not being in schoolmade me see that school is important. Messing up allowed me to see how important it was for me to be successful. I was watching everyone around me be successful and achieve their goals. I had goals of my own. Ive always wanted to get a bachelors degree, a masters degree and a PhD. School has always been important to me, but my focus wasnt always there like how Blessin felt when she was in school seeing other people around her progress and reach their goals.

In the movie, why did you feel incorporating a step routine surrounding the death of Freddie Gray and the Black Lives Matter movement was so important? Im from Baltimore and I live in the neighborhood where Freddie Gray was murdered. I incorporated the Black Lives Matter movement as a whole, which is not just the death of Freddie Gray. He is a casualty of what drives the movement. I was vacationing in Miami when Trayvon Martin was killed and I stayed on my vacation because I couldnt believe what was going on. These things just hit home because I have brothers and a father who are Black. To go to the store or be outside standing in your neighborhood and your child never comes back. To be in the custody of someone who is supposed to protect and serve and your child never comes back. The pain those parents [must feel]. I incorporated it into the step routine because its a platform. I never knew this movie was going to be as big as it is but its a major platform for these young women to have empathy for that situation because they are women. Women are always on the forefront of major movements. The girls have been really sheltered because they were in such a loving environment where people went above and beyond to make sure they were well taken care of. In the real world, thats not the reality. I needed them to see to some people out there your life doesnt matter to them. There will be people out there that youll do right by them, treat them nice and they do not care. There are also some nice people out there too but the reality is that Black lives DO matter.

What do you want the audience to take away from seeing STEP in theaters? Im hoping when people see the movie they understand that mentoring matters. Not just talking about it but being about it. Start small or big. Invest in someone elses mentoring group but definitely just try. Its not limited to just step, basketball, football or dance; there are so many things out there you can mentor somebody in. Lastly, I would say, its never too late. Young ladies in school messing up, young ladies who have dropped out, its never too late. Its never too late for anyone. You mess up on a job or youre in trouble for something, its never too late. Its always time for a turn around.

Watch Coach G lead the Lethal Ladies of Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women in a battle for their education and bragging rights in the Sundance award winning documentary in theaters now. To live the step life, visit https://www.impactpartnersfilm.com/films/step or follow the movement on Twitter @stepthemovie

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by: Darrelle Lincoln On Thursday, August 10, 2017

On Wednesday, Foot Locker dropped a gem of an ad that featured Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins.

The ad featured both athletes playing along to the stigma of them being bad-boys in their sport, all while intentionally/unintentionally doing bad things to unsuspecting people as they made their way to an elevator.

Hilarious commercial, but many viewersseemed to notice that they snuck in a Black Lives Matter license plate. It was displayed right when the woman became upset after Cousins kicked thegroceries she had just dropped.

Social media reacted accordingly:

Anybody peep the BLM license plate

Tre Starkey . (@prettyboyStarkk) August 9, 2017

Footlocker marketing team is A1

Michael (@heymynameismike) August 9, 2017

WHOEVER MADE THIS DESERVES A MEDAL

Axel (@aplayner) August 9, 2017

@footlocker marketing team is doing some work. First, the Fathers Day ad featuring Lonzo and now this.

Daniel Yeich (@danielyeich) August 9, 2017

and footlocker snuck in the BLM license plate https://t.co/2RXEbvuZmX

Terence Williams (@Twills205) August 9, 2017

Am I the only one who noticed @footlocker snuck in BLM on the license plate behind the woman in their new commercial?

(@CJD3_) August 9, 2017

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Social Media Reacts To Foot Locker Putting A 'Black Lives Matter' License Plate in Ndamukong Suh, DeMarcus ... - Total Pro Sports