The family of a Black Connecticut man demands answers after Richard ”Randy” Cox, 36, was paralyzed and mistreated while in police custody after hitting his head against the wall of a police van. Cox was arrested on June 19, 2022, for a gun charge after New Haven Police responded to a weapons complaint at a…
Celebrities across the industry are sharing their experiences working with the late Virgil Abloh in a new film tribute for Vogue, including tennis superstar Serena Williams. She recently revealed the one regret she had while working with the influential fashion designer. In the 30-minute movie, the 23-time Grand Slam winner recalled the time she lacked…
Tenesia Brown founded Key’s Realty Group to leave a lasting legacy in the Kansas City community she loves. Kansas City real estate agent Tenesia Brown turned a negative into a positive after a cancer diagnosis five years ago left her considering her legacy. Facing her own mortality, Brown wondered how she’d be remembered by the…
For the first time, a Black woman has been appointed to oversee the Division of Public Defender Services for the state. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — For the first time, a Black woman has been appointed as Connecticut’s chief public defender. TaShun Bowden-Lewis, who officially began her job on Friday overseeing the Division of Public Defender…
The legal team for multiple women accusing Watson of sexual misconduct filed a motion to obtain all files from the NFL’s probe. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for multiple women suing Deshaun Watson over allegations of sexual misconduct are seeking the documents from the NFL’s investigation into the former Houston Texans quarterback. According to the motion filed…
Kelly’s “current life circumstances undoubtedly bring emotional distress,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Melanie Speight wrote in a court filing. NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly’s claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment last week after a judge sentenced him to 30 years behind bars for using…
“I’ve just been hopeful that I could make it a positive, I could have my name back and not have it be so divisive and scary,” said NASCAR star Brandon Brown. ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the “Let’s go, Brandon” message after his first career…
Launched in 2019, the National Neighborhoods Cup is intended to shine a positive light on working-class areas with large immigrant populations. CRETEIL, France (AP) — An amateur soccer tournament in France aimed at celebrating ethnic diversity is attracting talent scouts, sponsors and increasing public attention, by uniting young players from low-income neighborhoods with high-profile names…
OPINION: July is National Watermelon Month. I dedicate this to one of God’s greatest creations. First of all, let me just say I had no idea there was such thing as National Watermelon Month. I found out recently when one of my friends told me—as she was explaining to me that there are actual Black…
Presidents who fought for the equal rights, safety and representation of Black Americans had a lasting effect on their lives. “Let us close the springs of racial poison. Let us pray for wise and understanding hearts. Let us lay aside irrelevant differences and make our Nation whole.“ Lyndon B. Johnson, upon signing the Civil Rights…
