In January 2020, Shane Lee Brown, 23, driving without headlights in Nevada, was misidentified as a 49-year-old white man wanted for a felony. What’s in a name? In Shane Lee Brown’s case, it was the beginning of an odyssey that ultimately led him to be misidentified as a convicted felon, despite major differences in the…
Exterior view of Monticello, the home of American president Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville, Virginia. | Source: Kean Collection / Getty The more conservatives whine about the non-whitewashed version of America’s history being taught, the more one thing becomes clearer: A lot of white people simply don’t think slavery was that big of a deal. Think about it:…
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s president ordered the suspension on Saturday of all dredging-related activities in the country until evidence-based studies are carried out on their impact on surrounding communities and the ecosystems they rely on. Salva Kiir Mayardit’s announcement, which was made during his address on the country’s 11th independence anniversary, means…
Shereé Whitfield is receiving anything but remorse from fans following the demise of her relationship with her on-and-off boyfriend, Tyrone Gilliams. This comes after Whitfield broke down on the recent episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” when discussing how stupid she felt about wasting her time with Gilliams. Whitfield and Gilliams, who previously dated over a…
Area artists feel cheated since Wesley Wofford was commissioned outright without city requests for sketches or ideas from other creators. Philadelphia city officials want the public to contribute to the theme of a permanent Harriet Tubman statue, but they’re being called out for not relying enough on the opinions of Black artists and historians ahead…
OPINION: If every citizen of this country has the right to bear arms, it shouldn’t apply differently to Black people. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. A recent Los Angeles Times headline asked if California was “ready for more Black people to legally…
A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and the rest of the WNBA All-Stars wore Griner’s name and her No. 42 on the back of their jerseys. “She’s our sister,” Wilson said. CHICAGO (AP) — Brittney Griner was everywhere Sunday — before, during and after the WNBA All-Star Game. Everywhere except where the league’s best players felt she…
A Georgia man plans to take legal action against police after he was attacked by a K-9 when his wife called 911 for a mental health crisis. Officers with the Alpharetta Police Department arrived at Travis Moya’s home last July after his wife, Kami Moya, and stepson reported that he was pacing back and forth…
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists scoured myriad documents, including email, to reveal “an unprecedented look” at ways Uber defied tax laws and subverted workers’ rights.” WASHINGTON (AP) — As Uber aggressively pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws, used a “kill switch” to…
Source: MATTHEW HATCHER / Getty Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett is concerned about mass resignations within his department due to online misinformation stemming from the shooting death of a 25-year-old Black man. MORE: More Questions Than Answers After Akron Police Release Body Camera Footage Of Officers Killing Jayland Walker During an interview, Mylett told News…
