President Joe Biden and the Democratic-led Senate have made history again, placing yet another Black woman in a prominent position. On Tuesday, May 24, with the slightest edge, the Senate voted 49 to 43 to confirm Judge Stephanie Dawkins Davis of Michigan to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Credit: Kansas…
OPINION: In the Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas, shootings, the good guys had guns but that didn’t stop the killings. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The “good guys with guns” canard is officially dead. In Buffalo, N.Y., an armed security guard—a retired…
The gun case the court is considering involves a New York law that makes it difficult for people to get a permit to carry a gun outside the home. WASHINGTON (AP) — With mass shootings in Texas, New York and California fresh in Americans’ minds, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon issue its biggest gun ruling in more than a decade, one…
An Associated Press investigation shows that the governor and his lawyers watched the recording two years before it was released to authorities With racial tensions still simmering over the killing of George Floyd, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and his top lawyers gathered in a state police conference room in October 2020 to prepare for…
Safaree Samuels‘ package became the main attraction on May 26 after the reality star showcased his latest achievement in the gym. In the Instagram post, Samuels, who is wearing a black shirt, gray shorts and sneakers, is seen doing various exercises as Lil Wayne’s track “John” featuring Rick Ross plays in the background. Safaree Samuels’…
Katt Williams thinks he may have a role in individuals feeling emboldened to attack comedians. The standup comic says that as a “public official” of comedy, he should have handled a 2018 run-in with former “V103” radio personality Wanda Smith’s husband, Lamorris, in a way that resulted in consequences. Katt Williams and Wanda Smith Photo:…
Authorities say police who responded to Robb Elementary believed the gunman had barricaded himself in a classroom and was no threat to children Students trapped inside a classroom with a gunman repeatedly called 911 during this week’s attack on a Texas elementary school, including one who pleaded, “Please send the police now,” as nearly 20…
‘I’ve been really unwell’ said British actress Ruby Barker, who thanked Netflix and Shonda Rhimes as she revealed a mental health crisis. The Regency-era characters of Netflix’s Bridgerton may be exceedingly glamorous, but the actors who play them are simply human. Ruby Barker, who portrayed Lady Marina Crane (née Thompson) in the first two seasons…
The San Francisco 49ers drafted defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw with the 14th pick in the 2020 NFL draft. The team traded star lineman DeForrest Buckner to the Colts prior to selecting Kinlaw as his replacement. In what was a salary cap move at the time, it’s looking more and more like they may have made a mistake….
The rapper talked publicly for the first time about the leaked sex tape in February that allegedly featured him engaging in same-sex sexual activity. Isaiah Rashad broke his silence about the controversy surrounding a leaked sex tape. During an appearance on Joe Budden TV, available on Patreon, the rapper addressed the leaked tape and publicly…
