The US Department of Justice has reached an $88 million settlement of lawsuits filed by the families of nine slain churchgoers who were shot by self-proclaimed white supremacist Dylann Roof in Charleston, South Carolina, six years ago.  The victims — Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Tywanza Sanders, Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Cynthia Hurd, Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Ethel Lance,…

The surprisingly tight contest in Virginia’s gubernatorial race has exposed the depth of the Democratic Party’s dependence on Trump as a message and motivator For four years, nothing rallied Democrats like the push to get Donald Trump out of office. Now, they’re not sure what to do without him. Democrats in Virginia are scrambling to…

Alec Baldwin speaks on his relationship with Halyna Hutchins publicly for the first time since tragedy on “Rust” set Alec Baldwin has spoken publicly for the first time on camera about the cinematographer he fatally shot on the movie set of Rust, calling her a friend and saying he is in “constant contact” with her…

Will Smith has a new book coming out, and the author took to Instagram while signing his name for autographs. His new memoir aptly titled “Will” hits bookstores this November. Smith posted a video to promote the new book, but his son Jaden Smith stole the show with his infectious laugh. Actor Will Smith (center)…

Singer-poet Gil Scott-Heron gets induction into Hall of Fame, Sussex Records founder Clarence Avant receives aware at event with star-studded performances Jay-Z’s added another title to a resume that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner, billionaire business mogul, and global icon — Hall of Famer. The self-proclaimed “greatest rapper alive” was inducted Saturday night as part…

Trump has sued to prevent the National Archives from transmitting those documents to the House committee investigating the Capitol riot Former President Donald Trump is trying to block documents including call logs, drafts of remarks and speeches and handwritten notes from his chief of staff relating to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection from being released…

Gun control groups worry loosened rules could lead to more violence; gun rights advocates say risk of confrontation warrants need to be armed in public The Supreme Court is preparing to hear a gun rights case that could lead to more guns on the streets of New York and Los Angeles and threaten restrictions on…

Source: Jeff Greenberg / Getty Three professors at the University of Florida are being denied the right to testify in their professional capacity in a lawsuit challenging the voter suppression law passed by Florida earlier this year. Professor Michael McDonald, Sharon Austin, and Dan Smith retained legal counsel and will pursue litigation challenging the school’s…

From the poignant roles that she’s played on the silver screen to her groundbreaking directorial debut, Regina King has undeniably been a creative force within the realm of entertainment, and she recently received a major honor for her contributions. According to Variety, King added her hand and footprints to Hollywood’s historic TCL Chinese Theater among…

OPINION: Felicia Gangloff-Bailey shares her Angel Mother journey after the loss of her daughter, Kamaiu: “The love was worth experiencing. I am grateful I haven’t lost the love.” “When we share our stories and are open about our feelings, we create room for compassion and connectedness. We create room for reference. We create room for…