Memphis Police Officer Preston Hemphill. | Source: Screenshot The apparently reluctant revelation that a police officer who is white was quietly disciplined for the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols is evidence that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) “shielded and protected” him while it readily named and fired the Black cops involved, Ben Crump said Monday….
As rapper-turned-actor Clifford “T.I.” Harris promotes his new film “Fear,” co-starring alongside Joseph Sikora, Terrance J, and King Bach, he stopped by the podcast “Club Shay Shay” with Shannon Sharpe to talk about his career and why he turned down the lead in the 2002 hit movie “Drumline,” one of Nick Cannon’s breakout films. Sharpe…
An Army officer is asking for a new trial in a civil trial where he claims his human rights were violated by officers in Virginia who pepper sprayed him during a traffic stop. Though a federal jury sided with him, they granted him a substantially smaller award than he and his attorneys requested. Caron Nazario…
La La Anthony is an established actor, host, and well-rounded entrepreneur who prides herself in having genuine friendships within the entertainment industry. Celebs such as Kelly Rowland, Ciara, and Kim Kardashian have played a vital role in Anthony’s life whether it’s to lift her spirits, help her out with a business venture, or give her…
Source: NurPhoto / Getty I‘m sure there are a lot of white people who long for the day when they could just mind other people’s business without someone pointing a camera in their faces and shouting “Karen” at them. “Why can’t I just arbitrarily find Black people suspicious in peace?” they might as themselves. “Why…
Ava DuVernay has plenty of praise for Oprah Winfrey on her 69th birthday. The “Queen Sugar” writer began with “You can have the world, but you’re happy as a clam with a good cup of tea. You could travel to fancy spots everyday, but your favorite place is home. You’re invited everywhere, but you’d rather…
The Philadelphia School District has launched a probe into allegations that a teacher at one of its most notable high schools told students she would change their grades for gift cards. Black woman in front of classroom with students (Credit: Pexels.com) According to a junior at Philadelphia’s High School for Creative and Performing Arts, her…
Source: George Rinhart / Getty Trailblazing pilot Bessie Coleman transformed the aviation industry; charting a legendary path in the sky that empowered and inspired generations of Black aviators to fly. The life and legacy of the pioneer—the first Black woman and Native American to earn an international pilot’s license—is being celebrated through the creation of…
“Creed III” star and director Michael B. Jordan completed a number of firsts over the weekend. Not only did the actor make his grand debut as guest host and moderator for “Saturday Night Live (SNL) on Jan. 28, but he also spoke publicly about his breakup with his ex-girlfriend, Lori Harvey. For his opening monologue, Jordan…
Weeks after twin boys captured national headlines after they were kidnapped in Ohio, one of them has died. The family, which was thrilled when the infant was located, is devastated by the premature death, saying they are in a “state of shock.” On the evening of Saturday, Jan. 28, Ky’air Thomas, the 6-month-old baby kidnapped…
