Source: The Washington Post / Getty The family of an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot within seconds of being seen by a white police officer will receive the largest settlement in the history of Columbus, Ohio. Andre Hill‘s family will be paid $10 million by the city of Columbus, which has a notorious…
Barry Morphew told investigators he mailed the ballot on behalf of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, to help Trump win, saying “all these other guys are cheating” A Colorado man suspected in the death of his wife who disappeared on Mother’s Day 2020 is also accused of submitting a fraudulent vote on her behalf for Donald…
Source: Mississippi Department of Corrections In a sign that the failed war on drugs is still going strong, a Black man serving life in prison stemming from a marijuana conviction in Mississippi had his sentence upheld this week. The Mississippi Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied Russell Allen’s appeal in part because he is a…
Nicki Minaj broke her silence over her father’s passing, Robert Maraj, on May 13 by sharing a statement she sent out to her fans subscribed to her mailing list alongside the many things she’s been up to following her hiatus from social media. The rapper previously informed her Barbz that they would be getting a “dope…
“…they’ve all been knowing about what was going on and it really just confirmed what we’ve been saying. They desecrated the remains of our family after they murdered them,” MOVE member Janine Africa said. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley resigned from his position this week after revealing that he cremated the remains of victims…
Freshly drafted rookie Zaven Collins quickly earns starter spot Week 1 The Arizona Cardinals raised eyebrows when they drafted versatile linebacker Zaven Collins 16th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, but they’ve already decided he’ll be a Week 1 starter, which means Jordan Hicks will seek a trade. This rather surprising news came from NFL…
A product of HBCUs, Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones takes big step into college football coaching. The Morgan State Bears football team announced on Wednesday that they have hired former Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones as their team’s tight ends coach. Jacoby Jones is a product of HBCUs attending Lane College, where he played football…
Promising “American Idol” finalist Caleb Kennedy has exited the competition after a video surfaced showing him with someone wearing a Ku Klux Klan-styled hood. Kennedy, a country singer, was one of five competitors left in the running on the 19th season of the popular musical competition. However, on Wednesday, May 12, Kennedy announced on his verified…
“Their dedication to their artistry will leave a legacy that will inspire students for years to come,” said Spelman President Dr.Mary Schmidt Campbell. Actress LaTanya Richardson Jackson will be honored for a lifetime at her alma mater as Spelman College will name its Performing Arts Center after its most famous alumnae and her husband, actor…
Many fans are referring to Cole as the GOAT as he dropped his sixth studio album, ‘The Off-Season’ After three long years, Black Twitter is rejoicing over J. Cole’s long awaited new album, The Off-Season. As theGrio previously reported, J. Cole is officially back with a brand new album. Announced last week, The Off-Season is…
