Changes to qualified immunity, which protects bad officers, have little chance of making it into the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. As the negotiations for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act continue in Congress, there are emerging reports that changes to qualified immunity have little to no chance of making it into the…
While actress and comedian Awkwafina is on a press run for her upcoming Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” the Asian star is receiving some negative press from Black Twitter. A VICE article analyzing the origins of the “Pitch Perfect” star’s success and allegations of cultural appropriation resurfaced over the weekend,…
Lawmakers in the Atlanta suburb of Lilburn, Georgia, unanimously voted this month to temporarily ban new small-box retail stores. The move has several Black business owners concerned and the president of the Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce calling the measure racist. “This is all still part of the gentrification playbook, I’m even going to…
One of a parent’s worst nightmares became a D.C. mother’s reality just before the start of the school year. Asha Gillus had gotten her 6-year-old daughter Channing ready for another day of summer learning at Janney Elementary School. And like usual, Gillus and her daughter, who has Down Syndrome, waited for her school bus to…
A prosecutor said Kelly recorded sex acts with minors as he controlled a racketeering enterprise of individuals who were loyal and devoted to him A prosecutor described sex abuse claims against R&B star R. Kelly Wednesday, saying the long-anticipated trial now underway was “about a predator” who used his fame to entice girls, boys and young women…
Sources at Facebook confirmed to TMZ that they’d removed Lizzo harassers and their mean-spirited words from the social media site. Social media giant Facebook, also the owner of Instagram, is removing hateful comments and accounts that are attacking pop singer Lizzo. According to TMZ, sources at the company confirmed that they have removed comments under the…
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is now working with Mercado and her husband to help have their infants returned to their custody. Syesha Mercado is revealing more about her heartbreaking journey to try and regain custody of her two children. The season seven American Idol finalist made national news recently after video footage of her…
The new death toll comes after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts, a delay that fed growing anger and…
The member of the Pivot Gang rap crew was fatally shot Monday, as was his uncle, reportedly in front of his grandmother’s home. Chicago hip-hop fans and supporters are mourning the death of DJ SqueakPIVOT, a member of the Pivot Gang rap crew. He was 26. The music man born Javunte Wheeler was shot and killed…
Throughout her time in the reality TV spotlight, Nene Leakes has become arguably one of the most meme-worthy personalities out there, and it looks like she has set her sights on monetizing the content that has been shared countless times across the internet. The Linnethia Lounge owner and TV personality has provided internet users with…
