D.A. Marc Bennett said the state’s “stand-your-ground” law prevents him from bringing any charges because staff members were protecting themselves. A Kansas prosecutor said Tuesday that he won’t file criminal charges over the death of a Black 17-year-old who became unresponsive while being restrained facedown for more than 30 minutes following an altercation with staff…
OPINION: Lindsay, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer, lived as fiercely as she could in the time she had. As we embark on the new year, our humanity will constantly be tested in the face of this pandemic, a fragile democracy and the senseless assaults on Black people in America. Yet, some of us…
Jones was responding to CNN’s Erin Burnett, who noted the president was “very clear” in supporting Kamala Harris. Media pundit Van Jones compared Wednesday’s press conference by President Joe Biden to the waning years of the presidency of Ronald Reagan, calling Biden’s speech “foggy” and “meandering.” Jones was replying to CNN’s Erin Burnett who had played a…
Source: Paul Morigi / Getty Students are looking to hold President Biden accountable for his campaign promise to cancel student debt. During his campaign for President, Biden promised America he would cancel $10,000 in student debt for every borrower. Almost a year into his first term, Biden hasn’t yet made good on his promise to…
Source: Jerod Harris / Getty One of the least mentioned aspects of the death of André Leon Talley has been the role that race played during his life. But he was very vocal about the intersection of racism and the fashion world in the years leading up to his death. The fashion icon and former…
Cardi B is doing what she can to attempt to help the families of those affected by the tragic apartment building fire in the Bronx heal. The 29-year-old Bronx-raised rapper was moved to send a bit more than thoughts and prayers after learning of the tragedy that occurred on Sunday, Jan. 9, when a four-alarm…
OPINION: Donna Brazile writes, “We cannot turn our backs on the legacy of those who fought hard, or were beaten, lost their jobs or got arrested to have the freedom to vote.” After honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday for his courageous fight for freedom and justice for all, we find ourselves continuing…
Bond for Oklahoma businessman charged with murder after he allegedly killed and later buried his employee under a septic tank has been revoked. The white man’s temporary freedom was rescinded following a trip to several establishments he was ordered to stay away from under the terms of his release. Daniel Triplett had been on out…
Stevie J‘s run-in with a “fan” who confidently referred to him as “Puff Daddy” left viewers in stitches. Comedian Gerald Huston stopped the “Growing Up Hip-Hop” producer while at an airport and jokingly freaked out over meeting his “favorite artist,” Diddy. Stevie J and Sean P.Diddy Combs during Bad Boys of Comedy HBO Late Night…
OPINION: Biden admits that maybe he’s been skipping class, especially with African American voters. Maybe when he does show up in the future he won’t be empty handed like he was in Georgia last week. In December, my editor asked me to write a “Black Report Card” to assess how well President Joe Biden had…
