The city of Rochester has agreed to pay an eight-figure settlement to the children of a Black man, who died while in police custody. The mayor said the decision was “best” for the city as it would have cost more tax dollars for the wrongful death suit to go to trial. On Thursday, Oct. 6,…
Killer Mike of Run The Jewels performs live on stage at Reading Festival day 3 on August 28, 2022, in Reading, England. | Source: Jo Hale / Getty Sometimes—I just don’t know about Killer Mike, man. I mean, I appreciate that he cares as much as he does about the political process and how Black…
Last month, LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. The two, who were high school sweethearts, got married on Sept. 14, 2013, in San Diego, California, in front of hundreds of people. The guests included Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Ne-Yo and two unexpected wedding crashers. On Oct. 7, during an…
Source: Michael Lee / Getty Gun violence in Chicago is always a hot-button political topic and for good reason. Rampant gun violence has plagued Chicago’s streets for decades. But in political circles, the topic is rarely discussed in terms of how to actually solve the city’s gun problem. Instead, it’s used by Republicans to gin…
John David Washington learned years ago that he could not outrun his famous father, Denzel Washington’s, superstardom. Now, as an actor crafting a career on his own terms, John has again had to make peace with knowing his father’s legacy will likely continue to cast a bit of a shadow over his own. John, 38,…
A Colorado woman has been charged with multiple felonies after she allegedly brutally assaulted her Tinder date. The 22-year-old is accused of stripping him naked, duct-taping him, choking him, and slicing him up with a knife before she ordered something to eat on DoorDash. Lauren Marie Tooley – Credit: Colorado Springs Police Dept. On Wednesday,…
Actor Winston Duke is learning day by day to be unfazed by his stature and the perceived presence he carries when in mainly white spaces. During a recent appearance on Jemele Hill’s “Unbothered” podcast, the 6’5 tall Tobagonian actor talked about that journey and why he always needed to be aware of his existence as…
Beyoncé doesn’t take accusations of stealing lightly. The Grammy Award-winning star shut down such claims this week after music duo Right Said Fred accused the entertainer of not asking for permission before sampling the group’s 1992 hit record “I’m too Sexy” for her single “Alien Superstar” from her highly successful seventh studio album, “Renaissance.” While…
An Black Oregon woman who was injured by police during a demonstration protesting the murder of George Floyd in 2020, has won her civil rights lawsuit against the city of Salem and its police department. After going to trial, a jury decided she is entitled to a seven-figure payout after her constitutional rights were violated….
EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson knows something about being underdressed for a special occasion. During the recent episode of her eponymous daytime television talk show, the former “American Idol” contestant recalled the time she was brought on stage by legendary singer Diana Ross, wearing attire one might only wear inside their home. While chatting with audience…
