Law enforcement kills nearly 1,000 civilians each year in the United States. And in more than 98 percent of those deadly encounters, the officers responsible aren’t charged or criminally prosecuted, according to researchers. The impact has been most poignant for hundreds of the slain civilians’ families who want to ensure police are held more accountable…
EXCLUSIVE: Floyd family attorney Ben Crump reacted to theGrio’s exclusive reporting that Republicans are stalling the George Floyd Policing In Justice Act as they await buy-in from law enforcement organizations “My daddy changed the world,” these are the words of young Gianna Floyd that President Joe Biden holds close to his heart, and on Tuesday,…
Killer Mike is a prominent figure and voice in the Atlanta community. The rapper and activist recently used his platform to call for a boycott of the French bistro after Dominique Wilkins claimed they discriminated against him during a recent visit. As previously reported, on Saturday, May 22, the former Atlanta Hawks forward blasted Le…
Model Alyssa Scott sparked pregnancy rumors when a posted then deleted nude maternity photo of her surfaced Nick Cannon may have a lot of jobs, but lately, his personal life has been keeping him busy. The actor and TV host is allegedly expecting another child this year. Rumors are swirling that Cannon is expecting a child…
“I will never let a man disrespect me.” The WNBA announced on Monday that Connecticut Sun Head Coach and General Manager Curt Miller has been fined $10,000 and suspended for one game for criticizing the weight of Las Vegas Aces post player Liz Cambage. Miller reportedly made the comment during the Sun’s 72-65 win over…
The victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the hospital and released the same day A suspected white supremacist in North Carolina was arrested after she was accused of striking two Black women with her car during a peaceful protest in North Carolina over the fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. Read More: Andrew…
An all-star cast of comedians is slated to pay tribute to late comedian Paul Mooney in an upcoming comedy show at the iconic Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California, TMZ reported. The media outlet spoke to the owner of the venue, Jamie Masada, who laid out the event’s details. Masada said the tribute is scheduled to take…
The series is described as “the first dramatic adaptation” devoted to the historical tragedy On 100th anniversary of the American tragedy, Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance are set to produce an MTV series on the Tulsa Race Massacre. Read More: Angela Bassett, Ryan Coogler to honor Spike Lee at American Cinematheque ceremony MTV Entertainment…
92 percent of Black pollers say more needs to be done A new Axios-Ipsos poll has revealed that White Republicans believe enough has been done for Black Americans in the fight against racism. The results come in just one year after the death of George Floyd, reported by Mediaite. After Floyd was murdered by a police officer…
When Wright wasn’t featured on the big and little screens, he appeared on stage in theater productions like ‘Jesus Christ Superstar‘ and ‘Pippin‘ A legendary voice has passed on. Samuel E. Wright, who gave voice to Sebastian the crab in The Little Mermaid, has passed away. The Walden, New York native transitioned on Monday at the…
