The year of 2011 produced some unforgettable memories, the death of heavy, toddler found in stream, the case of Jhsseye Shockley. Flip the page to see Unheard Voices most unforgettable moments good and bad for 2011.
2011 Unforgettable Moments
The year of 2011 produced some unforgettable memories, the death of heavy, toddler found in stream, the case of Jhsseye Shockley. Flip the page to see Unheard Voices most unforgettable moments good and bad for 2011.
[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_187516-heavy-d.jpg]Untimely Death of Heavy D
The 44-year-old hip-hop overweight lover collapsed in front of his L.A. home and died unexpectedly leaving the hip-hop world in total shock. A pioneer in hip-hop, Heavy had massive hits including “Now That We Found Love.” He also wrote and performed the theme song for “In Living Color” and appeared as an actor in the movie “Life. Weeks later it was reported Heavy passed away from pulmonary embolism.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_dr-conrad-murray-charged.jpg]Michael Jackson’s Doctor Found Guilty
Dr. Conrad Murray began trial on September 27, 2011 for involuntary manslaughter over the death of Pop King Michael Jackson. Following an intense six-week trial, the jurors quickly returned a verdict, finding Murray guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Conrad Murrary was sentenced to the maximum of four years in prison.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_reginald.png]Death of Reginald Doucet Jr.
Reginald was a 25 year old former college football star who was growing his career as a life and fitness coach. On the early morning of January 14, Reginald was involved in a dispute with a cab driver for an unpaid cab fair. In an attempt to prove he could pay, he removed his clothing and headed to his condo only to realize he had been locked out. Upon return to the cab, and a dispute with the driver the LA Pacific Police Unit was called and arrive on scene in minutes. Upon arrival there was a confrontation between the officers and Mr. Doucet, who was in boxers only. As events continued, the officers and Mr. Doucet ended up at the entrance of his condo. During the physical altercation in the entrance one of the police officers felt it necessary to pull his gun from its holster and fire two shots, point blank range into Reginald’s neck. Before calling for emergency crews to respond they “detained” Reginald. Mr. Doucet was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after. The fight for justice continues as LAPD recently ruled the shooting was justified.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_lbms.png]Long Branch Middle School Produces Video “Bullying We’ll Stop It”
A group of 8th students at Long Branch,NJ Middle School used the instrumental of the song ‘I Like It,’ by Enrique Iglesias to write their own song ‘Bullying We’ll Stop It’ to make their community more aware of bullying and the impact it can have. The video received national attention allowing the students to be invited to the White House.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_japan-tsunami-490x276.jpg]Tsunami Hits Japan After 8.9 Earthquake
The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years unleashed walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats like toys, apparently killing hundreds and forcing the evacuations of tens of thousands.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_2c9a6e542cdc54ab_alg_gay_marriage.jpg] NY Legislature legalizes gay marriage
Lawmakers vote to make the state the sixth in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_656838457_3.jpg]The Execution of Troy Davis
Troy Davis was convicted in 1989 by a Savannah, GA jury for the murder of an off duty police officer named Mark MacPhail. Davis sat on death row for nearly 20 years and maintained his innocence. For years, organizations and political leaders fought to stop the execution of Davis. Davis execution was delayed, however the Georgia State Board maintained its reasoning and Davis was executed on September 22nd.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_cheers-cheer-hands-up-ows-occupy-wall-street-occupy-homes-foreclosure-december-6-2011-bi-dng.jpg]The Occupy Movement
The Occupy movement is an international protest movement which is primarily directed against economic and social inequality. The first Occupy protest to receive wide coverage was Occupy Wall Street in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, which began on September 17, 2011. By October 9, Occupy protests had taken place or were ongoing in over 95 cities across 82 countries, and over 600 communities in the United States. As of December 20 the Meetup page “Occupy Together” listed 2,751 Occupy communities worldwide.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_tierram.jpg]Toddler Found Dead in Stream
Tierra Morgan was found dead in a stream in Wall Township, NJ still strapped in her car seat. Tierra’s mother reported the toddler missing after the father, Arthur Morgan, didn’t return the child after a scheduled visit. The case received national attention as Arthur Morgan ran and was found approximately a week later in San Diego, CA. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_r-jahessye-shockley-large570.jpg]Jhessye Shockley
Jhessye was reported missing on Oct. 11. The girl’s mother, Jerice Hunter, 38, told authorities she left the child in the care of her other children while she ran some errands. She said the girl wandered away from her siblings and was missing when she arrived home. Jerice Hunter has since been a suspect in her daughter’s disappearance. Authorities now believe Jhessye Shockley’s body is in a landfill.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_ap_gerald_jerry_sandusky_jt_111105_wg.jpg]Penn State Scandal
Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant football coach for Penn State, is accused of molesting boys during his years at Penn State. According to the indictment, assistant coach Mike Queary, who was a graduate assistant, said he walked in on Sandusky sexually molesting a then 10-year-old boy. The next day Queary reported the incident to coach Joe Paterno, where he told another official. Apparently, there was no action that took place after the incident as the those failed to alert the police. After allegations re-surfaced, coach Joe Paterno resigned from his job causing an uproar amongst the Penn State community. In November 2011, Sandusky was arrested and charged with 40 counts of sexual abuse of young boys over a 15-year period. If convicted, Sandusky faces life in prison. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_derekfishernbalabornegotiationszjexppnzvmsl.jpg]NBA Lockout
When an old contract expired in July, NBA owners locked out players when no agreement could be made. As a result, the preseason was cancelled as the whole season was in jeopardy. NBA owners and players finally came to an agreement. The NBA season officially started on Christmas Day.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_hurricaneirene.jpg]Hurrican Irene
Hurricane Irene was a large and powerful Atlantic hurricane that left extensive flood and wind damage along its path through the Caribbean, the United States East Coast and as far north as Atlantic Canada in 2011.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_amy_winehouse_its_my_party.jpg]The Death of Amy Winehouse
27-year-old Amy Winehouse was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square northern London.
Casey Anthony was found non-guilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_the-war-is-over-640x365-600x342.jpg]The War is Over
After nearly nine years, 4,500 Americans dead, 32,000 wounded, and more than $8 billion dollars spent, the U.S. has officially shut down the war in Iraq. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_hermancain.jpg]Hermain Cain
Hermain Cain was a 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination. He dropped out after allegations of sexual misconduct and adultery. Today, Cain maintains his innocence. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_oprahstudios1.jpg]Oprah Winfrey
After 25 seasons of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey returned and announced she would start her OWN network.
The 44-year-old hip-hop overweight lover collapsed in front of his L.A. home and died unexpectedly leaving the hip-hop world in total shock. A pioneer in hip-hop, Heavy had massive hits including “Now That We Found Love.” He also wrote and performed the theme song for “In Living Color” and appeared as an actor in the movie “Life. Weeks later it was reported Heavy passed away from pulmonary embolism.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_dr-conrad-murray-charged.jpg]Michael Jackson’s Doctor Found Guilty
Dr. Conrad Murray began trial on September 27, 2011 for involuntary manslaughter over the death of Pop King Michael Jackson. Following an intense six-week trial, the jurors quickly returned a verdict, finding Murray guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Conrad Murrary was sentenced to the maximum of four years in prison.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_reginald.png]Death of Reginald Doucet Jr.
Reginald was a 25 year old former college football star who was growing his career as a life and fitness coach. On the early morning of January 14, Reginald was involved in a dispute with a cab driver for an unpaid cab fair. In an attempt to prove he could pay, he removed his clothing and headed to his condo only to realize he had been locked out. Upon return to the cab, and a dispute with the driver the LA Pacific Police Unit was called and arrive on scene in minutes. Upon arrival there was a confrontation between the officers and Mr. Doucet, who was in boxers only. As events continued, the officers and Mr. Doucet ended up at the entrance of his condo. During the physical altercation in the entrance one of the police officers felt it necessary to pull his gun from its holster and fire two shots, point blank range into Reginald’s neck. Before calling for emergency crews to respond they “detained” Reginald. Mr. Doucet was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after. The fight for justice continues as LAPD recently ruled the shooting was justified.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_lbms.png]Long Branch Middle School Produces Video “Bullying We’ll Stop It”
A group of 8th students at Long Branch,NJ Middle School used the instrumental of the song ‘I Like It,’ by Enrique Iglesias to write their own song ‘Bullying We’ll Stop It’ to make their community more aware of bullying and the impact it can have. The video received national attention allowing the students to be invited to the White House.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_japan-tsunami-490x276.jpg]Tsunami Hits Japan After 8.9 Earthquake
The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years unleashed walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats like toys, apparently killing hundreds and forcing the evacuations of tens of thousands.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_2c9a6e542cdc54ab_alg_gay_marriage.jpg] NY Legislature legalizes gay marriage
Lawmakers vote to make the state the sixth in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_656838457_3.jpg]The Execution of Troy Davis
Troy Davis was convicted in 1989 by a Savannah, GA jury for the murder of an off duty police officer named Mark MacPhail. Davis sat on death row for nearly 20 years and maintained his innocence. For years, organizations and political leaders fought to stop the execution of Davis. Davis execution was delayed, however the Georgia State Board maintained its reasoning and Davis was executed on September 22nd.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_cheers-cheer-hands-up-ows-occupy-wall-street-occupy-homes-foreclosure-december-6-2011-bi-dng.jpg]The Occupy Movement
The Occupy movement is an international protest movement which is primarily directed against economic and social inequality. The first Occupy protest to receive wide coverage was Occupy Wall Street in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, which began on September 17, 2011. By October 9, Occupy protests had taken place or were ongoing in over 95 cities across 82 countries, and over 600 communities in the United States. As of December 20 the Meetup page “Occupy Together” listed 2,751 Occupy communities worldwide.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_tierram.jpg]Toddler Found Dead in Stream
Tierra Morgan was found dead in a stream in Wall Township, NJ still strapped in her car seat. Tierra’s mother reported the toddler missing after the father, Arthur Morgan, didn’t return the child after a scheduled visit. The case received national attention as Arthur Morgan ran and was found approximately a week later in San Diego, CA. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_r-jahessye-shockley-large570.jpg]Jhessye Shockley
Jhessye was reported missing on Oct. 11. The girl’s mother, Jerice Hunter, 38, told authorities she left the child in the care of her other children while she ran some errands. She said the girl wandered away from her siblings and was missing when she arrived home. Jerice Hunter has since been a suspect in her daughter’s disappearance. Authorities now believe Jhessye Shockley’s body is in a landfill.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_ap_gerald_jerry_sandusky_jt_111105_wg.jpg]Penn State Scandal
Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant football coach for Penn State, is accused of molesting boys during his years at Penn State. According to the indictment, assistant coach Mike Queary, who was a graduate assistant, said he walked in on Sandusky sexually molesting a then 10-year-old boy. The next day Queary reported the incident to coach Joe Paterno, where he told another official. Apparently, there was no action that took place after the incident as the those failed to alert the police. After allegations re-surfaced, coach Joe Paterno resigned from his job causing an uproar amongst the Penn State community. In November 2011, Sandusky was arrested and charged with 40 counts of sexual abuse of young boys over a 15-year period. If convicted, Sandusky faces life in prison. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_derekfishernbalabornegotiationszjexppnzvmsl.jpg]NBA Lockout
When an old contract expired in July, NBA owners locked out players when no agreement could be made. As a result, the preseason was cancelled as the whole season was in jeopardy. NBA owners and players finally came to an agreement. The NBA season officially started on Christmas Day.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_hurricaneirene.jpg]Hurrican Irene
Hurricane Irene was a large and powerful Atlantic hurricane that left extensive flood and wind damage along its path through the Caribbean, the United States East Coast and as far north as Atlantic Canada in 2011.[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_amy_winehouse_its_my_party.jpg]The Death of Amy Winehouse
27-year-old Amy Winehouse was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square northern London.
Amy Winehouse quickly rose to fame in 2006 after releasing the album “Back to Black” whose blend of blend of jazz, soul, rock, and classical rock was a commercial hit. It won five Grammy’s, making Winehouse a household name. But her personal life, inflicted with drug abuse, alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and destructive relationships soon out weighed her career.
[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_l_c518b2569783b81d39e178fd109b32221.jpg]Casey AnthonyCasey Anthony was found non-guilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_the-war-is-over-640x365-600x342.jpg]The War is Over
After nearly nine years, 4,500 Americans dead, 32,000 wounded, and more than $8 billion dollars spent, the U.S. has officially shut down the war in Iraq. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_hermancain.jpg]Hermain Cain
Hermain Cain was a 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination. He dropped out after allegations of sexual misconduct and adultery. Today, Cain maintains his innocence. [img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_oprahstudios1.jpg]Oprah Winfrey
After 25 seasons of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey returned and announced she would start her OWN network.
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_187516-heavy-d.jpg]Untimely Death of Heavy DThe 44-year-old hip-hop overweight lover collapsed in front of his L.A. home and died unexpectedly leaving the hip-hop world in total shock. A pioneer in hip-hop, Heavy had massive hits including “Now That We Found Love.” He also wrote and performed the theme song for “In Living Color” and appeared as an actor in the movie “Life. Weeks later it was reported Heavy passed away from pulmonary embolism.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/187516-heavy-d.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_dr-conrad-murray-charged.jpg]Michael Jackson’s Doctor Found GuiltyDr. Conrad Murray began trial on September 27, 2011 for involuntary manslaughter over the death of Pop King Michael Jackson. Following an intense six-week trial, the jurors quickly returned a verdict, finding Murray guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Conrad Murrary was sentenced to the maximum of four years in prison.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/dr-conrad-murray-charged.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_reginald.png]Death of Reginald Doucet Jr.Reginald was a 25 year old former college football star who was growing his career as a life and fitness coach. On the early morning of January 14, Reginald was involved in a dispute with a cab driver for an unpaid cab fair. In an attempt to prove he could pay, he removed his clothing and headed to his condo only to realize he had been locked out. Upon return to the cab, and a dispute with the driver the LA Pacific Police Unit was called and arrive on scene in minutes. Upon arrival there was a confrontation between the officers and Mr. Doucet, who was in boxers only. As events continued, the officers and Mr. Doucet ended up at the entrance of his condo. During the physical altercation in the entrance one of the police officers felt it necessary to pull his gun from its holster and fire two shots, point blank range into Reginald’s neck. Before calling for emergency crews to respond they “detained” Reginald. Mr. Doucet was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after. The fight for justice continues as LAPD recently ruled the shooting was justified.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/reginald.png){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_lbms.png]Long Branch Middle School Produces Video “Bullying We’ll Stop It”A group of 8th students at Long Branch,NJ Middle School used the instrumental of the song ‘I Like It,’ by Enrique Iglesias to write their own song ‘Bullying We’ll Stop It’ to make their community more aware of bullying and the impact it can have. The video received national attention allowing the students to be invited to the White House.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/lbms.png){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_japan-tsunami-490x276.jpg]Tsunami Hits Japan After 8.9 EarthquakeThe most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years unleashed walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats like toys, apparently killing hundreds and forcing the evacuations of tens of thousands.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/japan-tsunami-490x276.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_2c9a6e542cdc54ab_alg_gay_marriage.jpg] NY Legislature legalizes gay marriageLawmakers vote to make the state the sixth in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/2c9a6e542cdc54ab_alg_gay_marriage.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_656838457_3.jpg]The Execution of Troy DavisTroy Davis was convicted in 1989 by a Savannah, GA jury for the murder of an off duty police officer named Mark MacPhail. Davis sat on death row for nearly 20 years and maintained his innocence. For years, organizations and political leaders fought to stop the execution of Davis. Davis execution was delayed, however the Georgia State Board maintained its reasoning and Davis was executed on September 22nd.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/656838457_3.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_cheers-cheer-hands-up-ows-occupy-wall-street-occupy-homes-foreclosure-december-6-2011-bi-dng.jpg]The Occupy MovementThe Occupy movement is an international protest movement which is primarily directed against economic and social inequality. The first Occupy protest to receive wide coverage was Occupy Wall Street in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, which began on September 17, 2011. By October 9, Occupy protests had taken place or were ongoing in over 95 cities across 82 countries, and over 600 communities in the United States. As of December 20 the Meetup page “Occupy Together” listed 2,751 Occupy communities worldwide.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/cheers-cheer-hands-up-ows-occupy-wall-street-occupy-homes-foreclosure-december-6-2011-bi-dng.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_tierram.jpg]Toddler Found Dead in StreamTierra Morgan was found dead in a stream in Wall Township, NJ still strapped in her car seat. Tierra’s mother reported the toddler missing after the father, Arthur Morgan, didn’t return the child after a scheduled visit. The case received national attention as Arthur Morgan ran and was found approximately a week later in San Diego, CA.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/tierram.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_r-jahessye-shockley-large570.jpg]Jhessye Shockley Jhessye was reported missing on Oct. 11. The girl’s mother, Jerice Hunter, 38, told authorities she left the child in the care of her other children while she ran some errands. She said the girl wandered away from her siblings and was missing when she arrived home. Jerice Hunter has since been a suspect in her daughter’s disappearance. Authorities now believe Jhessye Shockley’s body is in a landfill.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/r-jahessye-shockley-large570.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_ap_gerald_jerry_sandusky_jt_111105_wg.jpg]Penn State ScandalJerry Sandusky, a former assistant football coach for Penn State, is accused of molesting boys during his years at Penn State. According to the indictment, assistant coach Mike Queary, who was a graduate assistant, said he walked in on Sandusky sexually molesting a then 10-year-old boy. The next day Queary reported the incident to coach Joe Paterno, where he told another official. Apparently, there was no action that took place after the incident as the those failed to alert the police. After allegations re-surfaced, coach Joe Paterno resigned from his job causing an uproar amongst the Penn State community. In November 2011, Sandusky was arrested and charged with 40 counts of sexual abuse of young boys over a 15-year period. If convicted, Sandusky faces life in prison.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/ap_gerald_jerry_sandusky_jt_111105_wg.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_derekfishernbalabornegotiationszjexppnzvmsl.jpg]NBA LockoutWhen an old contract expired in July, NBA owners locked out players when no agreement could be made. As a result, the preseason was cancelled as the whole season was in jeopardy. NBA owners and players finally came to an agreement. The NBA season officially started on Christmas Day.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/derekfishernbalabornegotiationszjexppnzvmsl.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_hurricaneirene.jpg]Hurrican IreneHurricane Irene was a large and powerful Atlantic hurricane that left extensive flood and wind damage along its path through the Caribbean, the United States East Coast and as far north as Atlantic Canada in 2011.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/hurricaneirene.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_amy_winehouse_its_my_party.jpg]The Death of Amy Winehouse27-year-old Amy Winehouse was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square northern London. Amy Winehouse quickly rose to fame in 2006 after releasing the album “Back to Black” whose blend of blend of jazz, soul, rock, and classical rock was a commercial hit. It won five Grammy’s, making Winehouse a household name. But her personal life, inflicted with drug abuse, alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and destructive relationships soon out weighed her career.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/amy_winehouse_its_my_party.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_l_c518b2569783b81d39e178fd109b32221.jpg]Casey Anthony Casey Anthony was found non-guilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/l_c518b2569783b81d39e178fd109b32221.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_the-war-is-over-640x365-600x342.jpg]The War is OverAfter nearly nine years, 4,500 Americans dead, 32,000 wounded, and more than $8 billion dollars spent, the U.S. has officially shut down the war in Iraq.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/the-war-is-over-640x365-600x342.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_hermancain.jpg]Hermain CainHermain Cain was a 2012 U.S. Republican Party presidential nomination. He dropped out after allegations of sexual misconduct and adultery. Today, Cain maintains his innocence.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/hermancain.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/thumbs/thumbs_oprahstudios1.jpg]Oprah WinfreyAfter 25 seasons of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey returned and announced she would start her OWN network.](http://www.unheard-voices.com/wp-content/flagallery/2011-unforgettable-moments/oprahstudios1.jpg){kind=link}