Source: David Ryder / Getty In Olympia, the Washington State House of Representatives made a crucial move to address the risks associated with hog-tying, four years after the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis. By passing Senate Bill 6009, lawmakers hope to rebuild trust between community members and law enforcement and to create clear guidelines that…
The bronze art pieces stolen from a beloved Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Denver, Colorado, have been recovered, local police announced on Tuesday. Last week, officials were notified that pieces were missing from the “I Have A Dream” monument at Denver’s City Park. The suspects took a bronze panel — which was later found cut into…
Eddie Murphy might be one of the biggest comedians in the world, however, his childhood was far from a laughable moment. The comedian and “Coming to America” star’s upbringing was marked by stints in foster care, instability, and tragedy, including the murder of his biological father. Charles Edward Murphy’s life came to a tragic end…
Source: Steve Russell / Getty Look, I don’t know if it’s politically correct to say this in 2024 or not, but I think it’s time we all acknowledge that Rep. Lauren Boebert and her family—are ghetto as hell. They are certainly the most ratchet of the ratchets if we apply the same social standard to…
A group of Missouri bus drivers organized a rally after one of their colleagues found a noose at his workstation. The walkout caused disruption for St. Louis Public Schools earlier this week. The district had to cancel activities and struggled to find transportation for students following the demonstration by the Missouri Central Bus Company. “As…
Terry Crews revealed that Katt Williams wasn’t the only actor facing financial troubles while filming “Friday After Next.” The third “Friday” movie starred Crews as Damon while Williams played the unforgettable pimp character Money Mike. During his appearance on “Club Shay Shay” on Feb. 28, the “America’s Got Talent” host said he went back to…
Source: Shepard Sherbell / Getty After a long investigation, the Justice Department announced this week that it has found conditions at three Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) facilities violate the 8th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. According to a 60-page report by the DOJ, the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, South Mississippi Correctional Institution,…
Source: Goodboy Picture Company / Getty Black Enterprise returns to Las Vegas to honor extraordinary business trailblazers at its 2024 Women of Power Summit. This Women’s History Month, the premier Black-owned digital media brand continues to provide resources for African Americans through its 18th Annual Women of Power Summit. Read more details inside. Black Enterprise…
Maine’s attorney general has filed a civil rights complaint against a 65-year-old woman accused of racist verbal and physical attacks against two Black people that included threats of “I will f—ing kill you!” toward one of the victims. Attorney General Arron M. Frey announced the complaint under the Maine Civil Rights Act on Tuesday against…
Imagine your wife of 27 years being heralded as one of the top actresses in Hollywood for over three decades, including carrying the lead in the second highest-grossing film of 2022, and still never winning an Oscar at the Academy Awards. Courtney B. Vance doesn’t have to. This is the reality lived day in and…
