Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill rose to national prominence presiding over the trial of George Floyd’s killer, Derek Chauvin. Minneapolis judge Peter Cahill signed the no-knock warrant that led to the fatal police shooting of 22-year-old Amir Locke last Wednesday. Hennepin County Judge Cahill rose to national prominence presiding over the trial of Derek Chauvin,…
After a federal judge rejected the terms of a plea agreement reached between Gregory and Travis McMichael and the Justice Department, both father and son have withdrawn their guilty pleas to hate crimes connected to the shooting death of a Georgia Black man. Travis McMichael, left, speaks with his attorney Jason B. Sheffield, center, during…
Source: DEA / A. DAGLI ORTI / Getty A Black doctor from Houston has accused JPMorgan Chase Bank of racial discrimination, according to a federal lawsuit. NBC News reported that Dr. Malika Mitchell-Stewart, who Valley Oaks Medical Group recently employed after completing her residency, rejoiced with excitement when she received her first check…
Actor Awkwafina has returned to Twitter to announce that she will be quitting Twitter, after publicly being challenged about her use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE). The Asian American woman, whose heritage draws from China on her father’s side and South Korea on her mother’s side, defended her use of her “blaccent,” pointing to…
The Panther Anti-Racist Union is among the various student-led efforts fighting back against bans on diverse educational materials After an all-white school board in Pennsylvania issued a banned book list predominantly targeting voices of color, a student-led advocacy group helped reverse the decision through nearly a month of protests. The Panther Anti-Racist Union is a…
“I hate to say this, but right now the show is not coming back,” said Cedric Yarbrough, the voice of Tom Dubois. The revival of The Boondocks, the beloved Cartoon Network animated adult sitcom, has been canceled by HBO Max. In 2019, the streaming service announced that a reboot of the series would be coming…
Senegal had lost two finals previously, including against Algeria at the last African Cup in Egypt in 2019 Sadio Mané delivered a first African Cup of Nations title for Senegal on Sunday by drilling the decisive penalty in a shootout into the bottom left corner to beat Egypt and his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah. Mané…
This amenity-rich suite of properties is also rich in Black legacy, making them the perfect places to recharge this Black History Month and beyond As more Black people are exploring the world of luxury, travel and destination-worthy lodging are easily at the top of everyone’s must-do list. Millennials and Generation Z have made happiness a…
Bow Wow surprised fans on Feb. 4 after claiming his 1-year-old son, Stone Moss,6 during a Twitter Q&A session. The “Like You” emcee’s acknowledgment comes months after he publicly disowned the toddler in separate Twitter posts uploaded last year. Bow Wow, who shares Stone with model Olivia Sky, was proven to be the child’s biological father in October 2021. Bow Wow…
As food insecurity remains one of the country’s most pressing issues, several grassroots efforts have been launched to provide relief for vulnerable communities. According to 11 Alive, Goodr recently opened a free grocery store for senior citizens in Atlanta. Free grocery store for seniors opens in Midtown https://t.co/PkUNfh6Ue5 — 11Alive News (@11AliveNews) January 20, 2022…
