Joel Fitzgerald says his 16-month tenure in Waterloo is a “case study” for what Black police chiefs face as they seek to build community trust and hold officers to higher standards The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders…
Scientists inside and outside the government have been divided in recent days over the need for boosters and who should get them The Biden administration’s embattled plan to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to most Americans faced its first major hurdle Friday as a government advisory panel met to decide whether to endorse extra doses of…
Derek Chauvin was convicted earlier this year on state charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s 2020 death The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd pleaded not guilty Thursday to violating the civil rights of a teenager in a separate case that involved a restraint…
Michigan state Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster), an elected official who appears to be allergic to staying out of legal trouble, was arraigned Wednesday on charges of bringing a weapon into county jail and attempting to escape custody. Jones was originally arrested in April on charges of drunk driving in an incident that allegedly led to…
In an effort to reduce violence perpetuated by gangs, the city of Chicago has unveiled a plan to sue gang members and go after their assets. An ordinance was introduced by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and sent to the City Council Rules Committee, where reportedly ordinances often end up dying. Chicago…
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will not be charging the couple due to an expired statute of limitations, according to reports. Rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris, will not face charges for alleged sexual assault in Los Angeles. According to court documents obtained by several news outlets, including PEOPLE…
“The Wendy Williams Show” hostess will have her mental health evaluated after a voluntary admission to an NYC hospital Tuesday, TMZ says. In a story that has ongoing twists and turns, talk show host Wendy Williams has been reportedly admitted to a New York City hospital for a psychological evaluation. Just one day after The…
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron speaks during a press conference to announce a grand jury’s decision to indict one of three Louisville Metro Police Department officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor on Sept. 23, 2020, in Frankfort, Kentucky. | Source: Jon Cherry / Getty Despite defending the no-knock search warrant that led…
Bow Wow and Joie Chavis‘ daughter Shai Moss landed a new acting role with “Smart Guy” star Essence Atkins and fans are going nuts. This initial announcement came immediately after the actress posted a stream of behind-the-scenes photos on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from an undisclosed set. The images included Atkins’ co-stars Moss, comedian Tony Rock…
Exclusive: The new WWE Champion is also using his platform to highlight racial injustice and teach young children about Black History It’s a new day in the WWE universe and a historic one. Big E cashed in his “Money In the Bank” briefcase against Bobby Lashley to become WWE champion on Monday—the fourth Black man…
