The investigation comes after one of the alleged victims sued Brown for $20 million Chris Brown is under investigation for two separate battery incidents involving two women in Miami over a year ago. As reported by Uproxx, one of the alleged victims claims she was assaulted on Dec. 30, 2020, on a yacht “docked near…
A Minnesota judge has sentenced Kim Potter, the former police officer convicted of killing a 20-year-old unarmed Black man, Daunte Wright. The community is outraged at what some consider a light punishment for taking a life. Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu issued the sentence of 24 months on Friday, Feb. 18, to Potter, a former police officer…
Never let Republican officials, especially in the state of Texas, tell you they’re anti-censorship or anti-indoctrination. The clear-as-day truth is that GOPropagandists across America are only against censorship when they feel conservatism is being silenced and they’re only against the kind of indoctrination that doesn’t involve pledges of allegiance, aggressive patriotism and adherence to education…
Last weekend, viewers of the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show were treated to a medley of classic hip-hop songs spanning decades. While each presenter, including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar, performed some of the biggest hits they’re most known for, Grammy Award-winning singer Mary J. Blige chose a record she felt…
Dayton Skyscrapers honors the African Americans who stand tall in their field Gregory DeGroat understands the importance of programs that support Black artists. “Black artists tend to be marginalized, for whatever reason, by most ‘mainstream’ galleries, juried exhibitions, etc,” DeGroat, a fine artist/designer/illustrator from Dayton, Ohio said. Dr. Gary LeRoy (Dayton Skyscrapers exhibit) That’s why…
The megastar mega-successful beauty brand will now be on the shelves of one of the largest beauty retailers in the United States. With her first child on the way—and hopefully, a line of Savage x Fenty onesies soon to follow—Rihanna‘s Navy has all but given up on receiving R9. But Rihanna does have another big…
The streaming service has placed an emphasis on Black voices this month, with original and exclusive offerings ranging from powerful scripted content to documentaries From moving documentaries to powerful ABFF-winning short films, HBO has plenty of content to keep you engaged with Black History Month this year. Photograph courtesy of HBO Frederick Douglass: In Five…
OPINION: The Hennepin County district judge got emotional as she talked about officers risking their lives every day before handing down a light sentence to former officer Kim Potter. In the process, Chu completely dismissed Wright’s humanity. “She never intended to hurt anyone.” — Hennepin County District Judge Regina Chu “This is not a cop found…
“It is no secret that dealing with police in America is more dangerous for Black men — and teenagers,” said Crump. Famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been retained by the family of Z’Kye Husain, a Black eight-grader who was forcefully detained by Bridgewater Township police officers after a physical altercation with a white…
Gabrielle Union‘s beauty captivated her fans’ attention on Feb. 17, after the actress shared a two-for-one fashion post. In the Instagram upload, Union, dressed head to toe in Prada, was seen wearing a black blazer accompanied by matching pants and a white bralette. For hair and makeup, the “L.A.’s Finest” star sported a neutral full…
