The widow of a Black man who died after an early morning collision with a deputy sheriff who was allegedly speeding on a rural Georgia highway is suing the county sheriff for negligence and wrongful death. Dash cam video from Meriwether County Deputy Sheriff Norman Siefken’s patrol car shows it was still dark at 6:09…
Hillary Clinton has been a major player in politics for decades, from her time as first lady to secretary of state to her two presidential campaigns. The former first lady, now in her 70s, is known for her signature pantsuits and direct political approach. But a recent Instagram post celebrating college graduates just revealed a…
St. John’s, Michigan, police on Thursday arrested a 20-year-old woman who, three days earlier, claimed she was the victim of an attack on a popular walking trail, the Lansing State Journal reports. Madison Mackenzie Wright faces two felony charges of false report of a felony, say St. John’s police, who determined her story “did not…
Former NBA All-Star Chris Webber has issued a stern warning to podcasters and social media personalities spreading unverified rumors about his personal life, threatening legal action against anyone who continues to perpetuate what he calls “made-up lies.” The Hall of Fame basketball player and current broadcaster took to social media to address allegations that have…
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a county prosecutor must face a federal lawsuit filed by a man whose attorneys say was unjustifiably charged with criminal offenses twice for challenging a civil forfeiture case. Robert Reeves, a 32-year-old construction worker and car repairman, partnered with the Institute of Justice to bring a complaint against…
A demonstrator holds a sign during a “No Kings” protest, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Millions rally across the U.S. in anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests demanding democracy and immigrant rights amid scattered clashes.” Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the United States on Saturday to protest President Donald…
Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, recently shared what should have been a purely joyful moment with the world — the first clear photos of their 5-month-old daughter, Golden Raye’s face. But for some reason, social media flipped the moment and made it about their kids not being Black enough. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback…
Photo by Seventyfour/Adobe Stock Images OPINION: As a veteran dad in this fatherhood game, I know how much pressure there is to be the world’s greatest dad. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I got pretty lucky in the “Dad”…
It was over a jaywalking allegation that Oklahoma cops detained a Black man before allowing a patrol car to run him over after a cop neglected to place the car in park. “Y’all just ran me over, bro,” Kemonte Hampton repeatedly cried out in pain, according to the body camera footage obtained by KJRH-TV. Tulsa…
Weirdo” by Tony Weaver Jr. is a book every Black boy (and his father) should read this Father’s Day. (Photo courtesy of Tony Waever Jr. and Adobe Stock) Tony Weaver Jr.’s “Weirdo” is an award-winning book every Black boy (and his father) should read this Father’s Day. The relationship between Black boys and their fathers…
