The fallout surrounding the death of Daunte Wright has led to a swift shakeup atop law enforcement and city leadership in the Minneapolis suburb where the 20-year-old Black was shot and killed Sunday. Kim Potter, the veteran Brooklyn Center police officer who fired the deadly bullet that struck Wright in his chest, resigned amid mounting…
The NBA has been very outspoken about social injustice topics, and now two of its prominent figures are speaking in the wake of yet another shooting and killing of a Black man by a white police officer. Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich spoke out Monday, April 12, following the fatal shooting of…
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…
