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‘Did Nothing Wrong Other Than Walking Through a Park’: Maryland Cop Pulls Taser and Gun, Pepper Sprays Black Embassy Officer In Uniform Before Arresting Him for Impersonation

May 4, 2022
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Steven Alexander was walking home with groceries after a night shift as an Embassy of Qatar special police officer in 2018 when a taser-drawn Maryland police officer approached him and demanded that he show his credentials. When Alexander refused, the officer pointed his firearm at him and demanded that he get on the ground. Once…

Tina Knowles-Lawson, Jalen Rose and more join HIV campaign, ‘Me in You, You in Me’

May 4, 2022
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Viral sensation Kalen Allen, advocates, and TikTok influencers also join the effort to ‘highlight stigmas surrounding HIV’ ViiV Healthcare has announced a new campaign, and theGrio has a first look at the initiative that has celebrities like Tina Knowles-Lawson, Jalen Rose, and more attached. Entitled “Me in You, You in Me,” the campaign taps various…

Connecticut trooper arraigned in death of Mubarak Soulemane

May 4, 2022
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Trooper Brian North, who is free on bail, said nothing during or after his brief appearance in Milford Superior Court. MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — A white Connecticut state trooper who fatally shot a Black man, Mubarak Soulemane, following a high-speed chase in 2020 was arraigned Tuesday on a manslaughter charge. Trooper Brian North, who is…

The Historic Career Of Max Robinson: The First Black News Anchor

May 4, 2022
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Source: Walt Disney Television Photo Archives / Getty Pioneering journalist Max Robinson made history in the late 1970s after he became the first Black news anchor to co-host ABC World News Tonight alongside Frank Reynolds and Peter Jennings. Donning dapper three-piece suits, a kept afro, and a rich voice, Robinson captivated viewers at home…

Ben Crump files lawsuit for mom whose son died in tornado after being called to work on his day off

May 4, 2022
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Deon January’s son, DeAndre Morrow, was only in the Amazon building struck by a tornado because he was called into work. EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The mother of a man who was killed in December when a tornado slammed into an Amazon facility in Illinois said on Tuesday that her son was only in the…

Dave Chappelle tackled during Hollywood Bowl comedy show

May 4, 2022
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NBC News reported that the Los Angeles Police Department said the man was carrying a fake gun with a real knife blade inside it. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Dave Chappelle was tackled during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday night. Security guards chased and overpowered the attacker, and Chappelle was able to continue his performance…

Redfin settles lawsuit alleging housing discrimination

May 4, 2022
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The changes will increase access to Redfin’s real estate services across the country and help counter redlining and residential segregation. Fair housing advocates on Friday announced a settlement agreement to resolve a lawsuit against real estate brokerage Redfin that will expand housing opportunities for consumers in communities of color in numerous major cities. Under the…

‘Who Are You?’: Viola Davis Opens Up About a Pivotal Conversation with Will Smith That Shifted Her Perspective of Self

May 4, 2022
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Viola Davis can recall a time when she was known to the world for her stellar acting career, but at the same time still almost unknown to herself. In her first book, a memoir titled “Finding Me,” Davis writes from a place of reflection, while sharing anecdotes of pivotal moments that have helped to shape…

On World Press Freedom Day A Reminder Of The Press’ Role In Upholding Democracy

May 4, 2022
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Source: StudioU / Getty Trevor Noah got a lot right in his remarks at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. In his closing comments, Noah reminded journalists of their role in upholding and protecting Democracy. And while he may have ruffled a few feathers with his statement about journalistic integrity and our commitment to upholding Democracy,…

US Congresswoman Shontel Brown defeats Nina Turner in Ohio primary election

May 4, 2022
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Brown came out victorious in her first reelection campaign, defeating Turner after a fierce rematch to represent Ohio’s 11th Congressional District. U.S. Congresswoman Shontel Brown came out victorious in her first reelection campaign, defeating challenger Nina Turner after a fierce rematch to represent Ohio’s 11th Congressional District. Brown, who was elected to Congress in November…