Defense attorney Eric Nelson accused the judge and prosecution of abuse and misconduct and cited jury intimidation in his legal motion The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has requested a new trial, saying the court abused its discretion on several points and that the verdict should be impeached because…
Those sentenced for having small amounts of crack could be eligible for reduced sentencing pending the result of Terry vs. United States Those incarcerated for low level drug crimes could possibly see some relief. Terry vs. United States will be presented before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Depending on the result, individuals sentenced for having small amounts of…
The pop star experienced a similar backlash when wearing locs in 2016 Almost five years to the date since it happened the first time, Black Twitter is dragging Justin Bieber over his new loc hairstyle. The “Peaches” singer recently debuted his new look on social media, posting a picture of him sporting short locs to…
The infamous 2004 Super Bowl Nipplegate shocker has made its way back into relevancy recently after Justin Timberlake‘s culpability was called into question following the release of “Framing Britney Spears,” which had audiences looking back into the former boy band member’s rise at the expense of both Janet Jackson‘s and Spears’ career reputations for a…
Lawrencia Reed has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in connection with the death of her daughter. A Memphis woman has been charged in the fatal stabbing of her 10-year-old daughter and the attempted murder of another relative. Read More: Mom arrested in stabbing death of her 3 kids was in custody dispute…
“I was furious watching that interview in my office. I cannot believe the first words out of his mouth weren’t ‘I’m sorry.” CNN’s Don Lemon shared his disdain towards his colleague Rick Santorum‘s recent comments disregarding Native American culture during a tense conversation with Chris Cuomo. Read More: Don Lemon says ‘tolerance’ isn’t enough to…
The hip-hop legends’ DJ Khaled collaboration is an artistic masterclass on entrepreneurship, overcoming adversity, and Black wealth-building The recent collaboration between Nas and Jay-Z on DJ Khaled’s new track “Sorry Not Sorry” is an artistic masterclass on entrepreneurship, overcoming adversity, and Black wealth-building that leaves behind many gems for the casual listener and serious entrepreneur…
A New Jersey high school teacher has been suspended and is now under investigation after going on a tirade against George Floyd during a virtual class, NBC New York reported. Howard Zlotkin, a white teacher from William L. Dickinson High School in Jersey City, unexpectedly veered off topic during a discussion about climate change last…
“Did you want to go to Harvard? Did they reject you?” she said after he repeatedly called her ‘the race lady.’ Journalist and host Joy Reid responded to Fox News personality Tucker Carlson after becoming aware that he frequently refers to her as ‘the race lady,’ on his broadcast. Read More: Tucker Carlson says Chauvin…
Officials in New Jersey terminated a white officer after she publicly lamented about the Black Lives Matter movement at the height of injustice demonstrations relating to police brutality in 2020. Last week the Hopewell Township accepted the resignation of Officer Sara Erwin after unanimously voting in agreement. “Last night as I left for work I…
