A Florida officer was arrested last week on manslaughter charges for the killing of an unarmed Black man he shot in the back of the head during a chase. Reports state the cop misidentified the deceased, a day after Christmas 2021, believing he was a suspect in an assault nearby. James Lowery (Family Photo) On…
When Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara shared that they were enjoying a night out on June 7 they appeared unfazed by “The Pivot” podcast host Channing Crowder and his latest round of jabs at Wilson. Crowder faced massive backlash months ago after he shared his opinion on Wilson and Ciara’s relationship and questioned her…
In the third segment of Tabitha and Choyce Brown’s fireside chat with DeVon Franklin, the influencers discuss how a tough time built a better relationship. “Parents just don’t understand.” For many of us of a certain age, the refrain made popular by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the artist formerly known as the Fresh Prince was…
‘black-ish’ creator Kenya Barris has filed for divorce from his wife, Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris, for a second time, reports TMZ. He cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split after 20 years of marriage. The two have been married since 1999 and share six kids. However, this will be their third time going…
Pulse oximeters can reportedly overestimate blood oxygen levels in people of color, making them appear healthier. A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that the distribution of potentially lifesaving therapies was significantly delayed for Black and Hispanic patients due to inaccurate oxygen readings from devices that can work poorly for…
A retired Maryland nurse with a storied career waited a long time to accomplish her latest goal. Mae Beale received her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Maryland just one day after her 82nd birthday. Beale said she felt energized after walking the stage and receiving her degree with honors on May…
Troy Finner said Crump’s assertion that the fatal shot entered Randle’s neck from the back is “a false statement.” Houston Police Chief Troy Finner called attorney Ben Crump’s assertion about the fatal shot to the neck of 29-year-old Jalen Randle “a false statement.” According to The Houston Chronicle, Crump, who represents Randle’s family, had an…
Tracee Ellis Ross surprised fans and herself after showcasing how big her natural hair is following a blowout. In the Instagram post shared on May 31, Ross, who appears to be in her home, is seen playing with her tresses and saying a few phrases as she describes her feelings regarding its size. Tracee Ellis…
Source: Grant Faint / Getty Usually, when we think about sunsets, we aren’t referring to pain and suffering. But America has a way of turning something as beautiful as the sun coming down, into a terrifying nightmare, especially for black travelers all over the country. They called it ‘Sundown Towns,’ and if you were not…
A Rikers Island captain and wife of almost three decades went to the Dominican Republic to get work done on her body and died shortly after the procedure last month. The plastic surgeon who did the fatal operation, not only fled from the United States after pleading guilty to practicing medicine without a license but…
