The organization is requesting a session of the state’s legislature to pass the bill to end qualified immunity for all officers in the state The Virginia branch of the NAACP has had enough of police brutality and is taking action. Read More: Eddie Murphy inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame The organization is…
EXCLUSIVE: Black members of the veteran group, Common Defense, are speaking out in support of progressive values as it relates to key issues like voting and policing Veterans of color are pushing for elected officials to move on voting rights and demilitarizing police departments across the country. (Photo: Adobe Stock) Since June 2020, the country’s…
‘Although this incident has been reviewed at multiple levels, I know that some will not be pleased with the outcome; however, given the facts, the only lawful and appropriate decision was made,’ said Chief Daniel Miskinis The police officer who shot Jacob Blake has returned to work. Kenosha, Wisconsin police released a statement about its…
The pre-teen will be virtually attending Arizona State University this May after she graduates high school Twelve-year-old Alena Wicker has dreamed of working for NASA since she was a little girl. Now, the extraordinary pre-teen is hoping to get a jumpstart on her dream career by attending college this fall. Read More: Victor Glover becomes first Black…
Dear Readers, It seems that a scandal could be afoot. There are rumblings amongst the ton that there may have been more to “Bridgerton” breakout star Regé-Jean Page‘s exit from the series than simply opting to not renew his one-season contract. Initially when word spread that Page wouldn’t be returning to his role as Duke…
The horror anthology executive produced by Lena Waithe is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime debuted Them on April 9 and the horror anthology from Little Marvin has caused quite the stir. Read More: Deborah Ayorinde on that traumatizing scene in ‘Them’: ‘I laid it all on the table’ Even before it hit the…
Source: Screenshot / GoFundMe Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid was charged with driving while intoxicated from a crash that left a 5-year-old girl with a life-threatening brain injury in February. Jackson County, Missouri, prosecutors charged Reid on Monday with a Class D felony, meaning he faces up to seven years in prison…
A relative of Dominique Williams called the circumstances around his death ‘cruel’ The family of Dominique Williams has spoken out after he was fatally shot by an off-duty police officer. Read More: City manager fired after calling for ‘due process’ in police shooting of Daunte Wright Multiple relatives have shared with the Washington Post how…
Source: KEREM YUCEL / Getty Several members of Daunte Wright‘s family spoke out on Tuesday alongside other families who gained national prominence after losing a loved one to state sanctioned violence. “It was the worst day of my life,” Wright’s mother, Katie Wright said as she stood backed by her family. Wright explained that she…
Obama shared that he and Michelle ’empathize with the pain that Black mothers, fathers, and children are feeling after yet another senseless tragedy’ This week, former President Barack Obama calls on the country to “reimagine policing” after Daunte Wright‘s fatal shooting by a Minnesota police officer. He also expressed deep empathy for the families left…
