A state investigation launched after George Floyd’s murder found that Minneapolis police engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least the past decade, according to the Associated Press. The bad behavior includes stopping and arresting Black people at a higher rate than whites, using force more often on…Read more...

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Allegations that Ohio police used excessive force when they fatally shot a 23-year-old Black man in 2016 during an undercover operation were rejected by a federal jury, according to the Associated Press.Read more...

In the words of Wicked’s lead witch Elphaba, “Something has changed…something is not the same.” That’s how a lot of fans are feeling about the news that the upcoming film adaptation of the extremely “Popular” musical will now be told in two parts.Read more...

Five London officers will face a misconduct hearing after stopping and searching two Black athletes, reported The Associated Press. The two accused the officers of racially profiling them after being handcuffed and searched for weapons.

House Democrats are scheduled to hold a hearing today to discuss Supreme Court ethics and the possibility of impeaching justices, as reported by The Hill. Last month, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) called for Justice Clarence Thomas’s recusal when ruling on lawsuits challenging the results of the 2020 election.Read more...

When the Biden administration extended the payment freeze on federal student loan payments until August 31st, many were hoping that this would give the White House more time to think of a forgiveness option. President Biden previously signaled that he would be open to forgiving $10,000 of student debt per person. Any…Read more...

If you need someone to play the Queen of Gospel, the only logical choice is Yolanda Adams. That’s the conclusion producers of the new eight-episode BET+ drama Kingdom Business came to as well, as the gospel legend stars in the series alongside Serayah, Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield, Michael Beach and Michael Jai White.…Read more...

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, known for some of the Blackest moments in White House history, is returning Saturday for the first time in 2 years. It’s where we saw that infamous mic drop. It’s where Larry Wilmore called Barack Obama “[his] nigga,” which set off a cascade of white tears. It’s where…Read more...

Fans and loyal followers of the super-powered Netflix series Raising Dion will be disappointed to learn that the show will not be returning for a third season.

In case you weren’t paying attention in history class, the Confederate states lost the Civil War. But yet over 150 years after Robert E. Lee surrendered, we’ve still got folks that just can’t let go of that flag. Now, after a lengthy two-year process, a Tennessee county finally got the go ahead to remove the…Read more...

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Derek Chauvin’s attorneys ask the court on Monday for three things: overturn his conviction, grant him a new trial or return the case to a lower court so he can be resentenced, according to ABC News.Read more...

The Weeknd is one of the most uniquely creative minds in entertainment. Everything he does is interesting and fresh. However, just because you make cool music videos and tours doesn’t mean you know how to put together a big budget TV series. According to Variety, that’s the boat The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye,…Read more...

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Despite not producing any substantial evidence of voter fraud in the state, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis put his stamp of approval for Florida to form an “election police force,” as reported by Politico. Florida is one of the first states in the country to have a unit dedicated to looking into election fraud–a phenomenon…Read more...

Queen Latifah went back to her hometown of Newark on Wednesday to break ground on a new, affordable housing development that she says she’d been planning for more than a decade.

Saying that the aviation industry is dominated by white men is a huge understatement. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 5 percent of pilots are women, and 6 percent are people of color. But in January 2022, one of the country’s largest airlines launched a revolutionary flight training program that…Read more...

Ntozake Shange’s revered choreopoem, ““for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf,” made a highly anticipated return on Broadway earlier this month. It originally opened in New York City’s Booth Theatre in 1976. Shange pioneered the term “choreopoem,” which combines elements of music, dance…Read more...

The attorney representing the women suing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have a novel legal strategy: use the fact that Watson no longer lives in Texas as a way to pressure him to settle.

I don’t know how y’all do things on y’alls side of the internet, but on this side, we support any and all things LeVar Burton—especially when he’s going to be one of the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Emmys!Read more...

The Supreme Court has declined the request of a parental coalition to block the admissions policy of an elite public high school in Virginia, according to CNN. Lawyers for the school board state policy is “race-neutral” and is meant to add more diversity to the school. Critics claim it discriminates against Asian…Read more...

One of the many Black women who have shattered the political glass ceiling over the last couple of years, Stacey Abrams has been a major advocate and activist for voting rights and has led the fight against voter suppression in southern states.Read more...

For a Black person looking for a place to travel, Seattle may not exactly be the first place that comes to mind. Depending on where you’re from, you might even be wondering, “Are there any Black folks in Seattle at all?”

Every year, movie theater owners and studios gather at CinemaCon in Las Vegas to discuss the changing state of the movie business and release strategies. The convention usually includes studios and stars presenting footage of highly-anticipated films. First up at this year’s edition is Sony, which delivered first…Read more...

Yet another high-profile politician in the white house has tested positive for COVID-19.Read more...

If you’re a music lover and determined to be outside this summer, then allow me to give you a few options to indulge in: Lizzo’s Special Tour and Lil Nas X’s Long Live Montero Tour.

Wichita advocates are still searching for answers in the death of Cedric Lofton, the 17-year-old Black teenager who died after being restrained by police officers last year. The incident occurred at the Sedgwick County Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center, where Lofton was taken after being arrested on suspicion of…Read more...

Award-winning actress Viola Davis has received some pointed online criticism of her portrayal of Michelle Obama in Showtime’s anthology series The First Lady. Now the Fences star is offering her opinion of critics and how the internet’s reception of her performance has affected her.Read more...

The family of the 14-year-old Missouri teenager, who fell and died on an amusement park ride in Orlando, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit , according to NBC News.Read more...

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The late great DJ Kay Slay was laid to rest on Sunday after a memorial service at New York City’s Apollo Theater. The Hot 97 host, born Keith Grayson, was hospitalized with Covid-10 in January. He passed away in earlier this month at just 55 years old.Read more...

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Tony Award-winning actress Adrienne Warren and three time Tony-nominated actor Joshua Henry have been tapped as announcers for this year’s Tony Award nominees.Read more...

On an April 25 visit to Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that Bloomberg Philanthropies would donate $100 million each to two New York City charter networks, Harlem Children’s Zone and Success Academy. Plans for the money include building improvements, …Read more...

Blac Chyna’s $100 million defamation trial against the Kardashian/Jenner family is putting all their business in the streets.Read more...

As of now, more than 780 people have been charged with riot-related federal crimes based on the Jan. 6th Capitol riots. The Justice Department says over 245 of them have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. More than 250 riot defendants have pleaded guilty, primarily to nonviolent misdemeanors. …Read more...

The first Black Secret Service agent who was assigned to protect a president is among the first three people pardoned by President Joe Biden, the White House announced on Tuesday.

The cop who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during an April 4 traffic stop in Michigan has been identified as Christopher Schurr. After the release of video footage by GRPD, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom said he wouldn’t reveal the officer’s name unless he was charged with a crime. Earlier…Read more...

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It appears that Chris Rock has once again addressed the infamous altercation with Will Smith that occurred last month at the Academy Awards...sort of. The comedian performed to a sold-out audience this past weekend in Baltimore.Read more...

Robin Roberts almost let history pass her by.Read more...

Nearly two weeks after Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pled guilty to charges of forcible touching stemming from several accusations of sexual misconduct, the actor is expected to host an event at a popular New York strip club.Read more...

Air Jordan. His Airness. M.J. The GOAT. Whatever name you know him by, Michael Jordan is one of the best players in the history of basketball and is considered by many (including me) to be the greatest basketball player of all time.Read more...

When will ‘protect Black women’ finally become more than a popular hashtag?

Rapper DaToddler/DaInfant/DaTrash DaBaby has responded on Monday after video footage went viral over the weekend allegedly showing him as the aggressor in a 2018 shooting in Wal-Mart.Read more...

NYC mayor Eric Adams has received a lot of criticism regarding crackdowns in homeless encampments and the subway safety plan, which would hurt Black and Latinx populations the most. Where will all these people go with this much displacement, and where is the plan to make shelters safer and more accessible? Spectrum…Read more...

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Rodney Reed was sentenced to death in Texas more than 20 years ago for the 1996 assault, rape, and strangling of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. Reed maintained his innocence and challenged a Texas law that allows a convicted person to obtain post-conviction DNA testing of biological material if the court finds that…Read more...

Black hair has been all over the news lately. From the passage of The Crown Act banning race-based hair discrimination to Jada Pinkett Smith’s struggles with alopecia that sparked a 2022 Oscar moment we will never forget. Now two college friends have created a pop-up art installation designed to celebrate all that is…Read more...