The three-count indictment names Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao for their failure to provide Floyd with medical care. A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of violating the Black man’s constitutional rights as he was restrained face-down…
Kerry Washington is raising awareness about the dangers of prolonged sun exposure. The actor, along with Neutrogena Studios, is executive producing her new documentary, “In the Sun,” which features seven families who are dealing with the fallout of extended skin contact with the sun. Washington interviewed on the “PEOPLE Every Day” podcast Thursday, April 29,…
According to reports, Anthony Antonio shouted at Capitol police, saying: “You want war? We got war. 1776 all over again.” The attorney for a man who was arrested for participating in the January 6 insurrection in the U.S. Capitol Building has presented a unique, new defense: “Foxmania.” “For the next approximate six months, Fox Television…
Williams’ exit was teased last night, a show on which his character had serious talks with his father, Robert, and his ex, April. Actor Jesse Williams is slated to leave the hit ABC serial Grey’s Anatomy after 12 seasons on which he played Dr. Jackson Avery. Williams’ exit was teased in last night’s episode, where…
“It appears this poor girl took her own life,” Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said Thursday at a news conference. A missing 19-year-old student at SUNY Buffalo State College is believed to have committed suicide, according to investigators. “It appears this poor girl took her own life,” Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said…
In 2020 the police in Newark, New Jersey, did not fire one shot in the line of duty. This dramatic statistic underlines the recent changes in a city once known for crime and a contentious relationship between officers and residents over a period of a continuous drop in violent offenses since 2015. In 2019 Newark…
Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Alma Adams say the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act invests solidly in HBCUs and the American people. A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams would direct money to renovate and modernize buildings at more than 100 of the nation’s historic Black colleges…
“I’m so excited to create this gripping thriller with complex characters.” Gabourey Sidibe will make her feature debut with the psychological thriller Pale Horse, based on a story by Chris Courtney Martin. The story, per Deadline, follows Naia, a reclusive African-American YA book author who is living with Multiple sclerosis. When Naia decides to shelter…
Rapper-turned-pastor Mase took some time out of his preaching to deliver a message on social media he said may be “unpopular, it still needs to be said.” In a lengthy message posted to his Instagram page on Wednesday, May 5, the Atlanta pastor shared his perspective on individuals who decide to join street gangs, stating,…
“Indoctrination of children is over.” A group of parents in an affluent Texas community is fighting the school district’s efforts to incorporate cultural awareness into the curriculum. At the Carroll Independent School District board meeting on Monday, members heard comments and complaints from the public regarding the proposed Cultural Competence Action Plan (CCAP). Per CNN,…
