A Minnesota prosecutor announced on Wednesday, Sept. 8, that he will no longer prosecute felony cases resulting from minor traffic stops for violations. Ramsey County Attorney in Minnesota Jon Choi told The Daily Beast, “I’m not going to do this anymore.” He made the announcement in honor of Philando Castile, who was killed by a St. Anthony…

Jada Pinkett Smith disclosed on Monday, Sept. 13, during a reflective conversation on “Red Table Talk“ the one advice she has implemented in her life while approaching a milestone birthday. The actress, who will turn 50 on Sept. 18, revealed in a “RTT” exclusive clip obtained by PEOPLE that she is done “convincing” others and…

Source: Del Norte Sheriff’s Office (CA) / Youtube The Del Norte Sheriff’s Office has released the video of last month’s shooting death of Robert Anderson at the hands of Del Norte Police in California. Anderson was shot and killed on August 25 after police responded to a call about a Black man holding a knife…

Actress Gabrielle Union is ready to “serve up fresh realness” with her second memoir “You Got Anything Stronger,” including the heartbreaking realities of becoming a mother. For two years Union has given fans a glimpse into precious moments shared between her and daughter Kaavia James, nicknamed the “Shady Baby,” on social media. She has also…

The 26-year-old Democratic state representative was involved in an alleged drunk driving crash earlier this year and was issued an alcohol tether. Jewell Jones — the youngest person ever elected to the Michigan State Legislature had his bond revoked on Tuesday after violating the terms of his bail for the third time.  Michigan State Representative…

Police officers in a Detroit suburb used excessive force during a traffic stop and tased a Black father in front of his young daughter, according to a lawsuit filed on Sept. 10. Imani Ringgold-D’Abell and his girlfriend La’Shanna Taylor are suing five Taylor, Michigan, officers and the city in federal court. “The events we allege…

Source: WKBN / WKBN Lawrence Brooks celebrated his 112th birthday on Sunday, September 12, making him the nation’s oldest World War II vet. Brooks was born in Norwood, Louisiana in 1909, then moved to New Orleans in 1929. He was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army in 1940 at 31 years old. Around 1.2…

Republican talk radio host Larry Elder almost certainly would have replaced Newsom had the recall succeeded, an outcome that would have brought a polar opposite political worldview to Sacramento California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday emphatically defeated a recall aimed at kicking him out of office early, a contest the Democrat framed as part of a national battle…

The Creative Arts Emmys were awarded this past weekend — one week ahead of the Primetime Emmys — and several deserving creatives, Dave Chapelle being one of them, got to take home an award. At the Sunday, Sept. 12 event, Chapelle was nominated for several categories but ultimately won an Emmy in the Outstanding Guest…

A variety of mayoral and city councilor candidate signs in Boston’s Dorchester on Sept. 14, 2021. | Source: Boston Globe / Getty Boston moved closer to electing its first non-white male mayor in city history following the primary election on Tuesday. But that person will not be Black, as voters rejected the campaign of acting…