Two New Jersey police officers are suing their department for alleged retaliation after they complained about a fellow cop engaging in blatant racial profiling. Both officers have made history in diversity, equity and inclusion in the department, but say they still have experienced discrimination and that the department has systemically punished them for speaking out…

Funny lady Mo’Nique shared some laughs along with a workout video on Instagram on April 21. The Oscar-winning actress was working out with hand weights during the six-minute, 40-second video. She captioned the video post, “HEY MY SWEET BABIES,” she wrote. “I AM GETTING READY FOR MY BABIES IN GLENSIDE, PA. MAY 27th @ KESWICK…

An execution team member will place a “small aim point” over the inmate’s heart. After the warden reads the execution order, officials said the team will fire. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s unknown how long a stay will hold off the execution of Richard Bernard Moore — South Carolina’s first-ever inmate to be put to death by…

Source: SOPA Images / Getty Several instances of authorities mistreating Black children have circulated the news in the past week. Earlier this week, a 14-year-old Black boy with autism was violently handled by law enforcement in a confusing incident at a Clifton Park, NY Target. According to the Times Union, the boy was waiting for his…

The act would be the EU’s third significant law targeting the tech industry, a notable contrast with the U.S., where lobbyists have largely succeeded in keeping federal lawmakers at bay. LONDON (AP) — Taking aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content online, the European Union is nearing agreement on a sweeping law that…

The legislation bars instruction that says members of one race are inherently racist, and that they should feel guilt for past actions committed by others. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law new guidelines Friday involving race-based discussions in businesses and schools as part of his campaign against critical race theory, which he…

Refunds could be an option, but customers could find themselves at the mercy of workers at airline customer-service centers. DALLAS (AP) — Airlines say they are offering options — including refunds in some cases — for people worried about flying now that other passengers aren’t required to wear face masks. However, the airlines aren’t providing…

Pamela Moses, who had prior felonies, was convicted in November of registering to vote illegally in Memphis in 2019 and was sentenced Jan. 31 to six years and one day in prison. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors will no longer pursue illegal voter registration charges against a Tennessee woman who was granted a new trial…

Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty News spread Friday that the Shelby County prosecutor decided to drop all charges against Pamela Moses. The move comes two months after a judge granted Moses a new trial. As reported by The Guardian, the prosecutor said she had already served enough time.    Attempting to save face, the prosecutor…

A California town has agreed to pay a Black couple $150,000 and implement reforms to settle claims police officers racially profiled them in their own store in 2020. Yema Khalif and his wife were setting up new inventory in their clothing store bearing his name in August 2020 when Tiburon Police officers demanded that Khalif…