The family of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man fatally shot in the back of the head in April during a traffic stop, has filed a $100 million federal lawsuit against Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the now former cop. Attorneys for the family say the cop violated the victim’s civil rights during the fatal encounter. They…
“Power” stars Joseph Sikora and Gianna Paolo have turned a new leaf and ended their months’-long beef, according to Power executive producer 50 Cent. Sikora plays the villainous role of Tommy Egan in the “Power” and “Power Book IV: Force.” Paolo portrays the privileged Brayden Weston in “Power” and “Power II: Ghost.” As executive producer,…
Source: The White House / The White House Cherelle Griner, the wife of basketball star Brittney Griner, is happy and relieved that her spouse has been released and is coming home for the holidays, but says she’s still committed to aiding in the release of Paul Whelan. During a press conference at the White House,…
A nine-figure wrongful death trial against the National Park Service to obtain justice for a Black woman whose head was cut off while exiting a national park for an ice cream date with her husband has started in Utah. Esther “Essie” Nakajjigo’s family believes she would still be alive if the park rangers secured the…
Source: andreswd / Getty There is no profession more important to the world than teachers. A good one can change your child’s life forever. But what if your teachers don’t look like you, and your school would rather suspend or expel you than teach you anything? This is the reality for Black boys in the…
Morris Chestnut’s joke aimed at Regina Hall backfired to him revealing that he used a stand-in for a nude scene for his upcoming movie-turned-series, “The Best Man: The Final Chapters.” Chestnut co-hosted “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Tuesday, Dec. 6, while Clarkson, who was hosting via Zoom, recovered from a serious cold. During one of the…
An 82-year-old Alabama grandmother was handcuffed and arrested for not paying a trash bill that she says she didn’t know was past due. Martha Louis Menefield said she was embarrassed by the incident and glad her grandchildren did not see her being detained by law enforcement. Valley Police Department Chief Mike Reynolds said officers arrested…
Members of the Southern University “Human Jukebox” pose for the camera in the middle of their performance during the 45th annual State Farm Bayou Classic game between the Southern Jaguars and the Grambling State Tigers on November 24, 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz Super Dome in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty The…
Reports are circulating online that Wendy Williams‘ son, Kevin Hunter Jr., was recently evicted from his $2 million apartment because his mom lost her income from her show. The U.S. Sun reports it has obtained documents showing the only child of the talk show host is being sued for $70,000 in back rent. The suit…
Source: screenshot Amid conflicting reports about the state of the investigation into the death of Shanquella Robinson, her sister took the time on Wednesday to set the record straight while also addressing what her idea of “justice” looks like for her sibling’s mysterious death in Mexico. Quilla Long spoke out in no uncertain terms days…
