As Black Philadelphia protests injustice, I’m reclaiming my power
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 01: A demonstrator holds his hands up during protest on June 1, 2020 in downtown Washington,…
Michael Jordan’s 20-page love letter sells for 25K at auction
Brown/Getty Images) Michael Jordan (Getty Images) In the midst of all the uncertainty, confusion and anger of the recent news…
George W. Bush on George Floyd death: ‘It is time for us to listen’
Former President George W. Bush arrives for the funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martins Episcopal…
Remembering my mentor, Black gay activist and pillar Dr. Ron Simmons
Left to right: Keith Boykin and the late Ron Simmons. (Photo: Courtesy of Keith Boykin) There are moments in history…
Biden calls out Trump’s lack of leadership: ‘I won’t fan the flames of hate’
Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) speaks about the Coronavirus and the response to it at the Hotel Du Pont…
Drake donates $100K to bail out Black mothers and caregivers
JUNE 04: Drake attends the LA Premiere of HBO’s “Euphoria” at The Cinerama Dome on June 04, 2019 in Los…
Appeals court restores some claims in 2011 New York police shooting of veteran
Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. and other protestors (Photo courtesy of Andrew Courtney/ Westchester Coalition for Police Reform) When veteran and longtime…
Bank of America pledges $1B to ending racial, economic inequality
An image of the sign for Bank of America as photographed on March 16,2020 in Melville, New York . (Photo…
George Floyd’s smiling daughter, 6, says ‘daddy changed the world’
Gianna Floyd, 6 (Image from Stephen Jackson’s Instagram) George Floyd’s daughter, Gianna, sitting atop the shoulders of her “uncle” retired…
Rep. Steve King, who has a history of racism, loses primary race
After nine terms in Congress, Iowa Republican Steve King is finally out of a job. The controversial representative has a…
Retired St. Louis police captain shot dead amid unrest outside pawnshop
A retired St. Louis police captain, David Dorn, was shot and killed outside of a pawn store in the city…
Lea Michele apologizes for being ‘difficult’ on ‘Glee’ set
NEW YORK (AP) — Former “Glee” star Lea Michele has apologized for being “unnecessarily difficult” on the set of the…
NYPD cops fatally shoot Brooklyn man, insist it’s unrelated to city protests
A man in Brooklyn was fatally shot by police on Tuesday night amid ongoing civil unrest in the country. Reports…
Defense Secretary opposes use of active duty troops to quell protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes use of Insurrection Act, which would allow President Donald…
Keke Palmer makes a plea to national guard soldiers: ‘March beside us’
Keke Palmer, actor and co-host of the ABC talk show, Strahan, Sara, and Keke, went viral this week for a…
Thousands gather in London to protest racial injustice
Protesters take part in a demonstration on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Hyde Park, London, over the death of George…
Ferguson elects Ella Jones as its first Black mayor
In a historic election on Tuesday, voters in Ferguson, Missouri have elected their first female mayor and their first Black…
Chris Spencer to host ‘All The Way Black’ comedy series on BET+
Comedian Chris Spencer performs on day two of the NOHO Comedy Festival at Ha Ha Cafe Comedy Club on May…
Black cop stops fellow officer from pushing protestor in viral video, officer suspended
A Florida cop has been suspended after a video went viral which shows him pushing a woman to the ground…
Why Amy Cooper should be arrested for her behavior
(Credit: Twitter screenshot) In a perfect world, the abolition of the police state would be ideal. We currently don’t live…
NYC socialite falsely calls cops on Black woman in public park
Svitlana Flom called the police on a Black woman for sitting in a public park in their neighborhood. In a…
Minneapolis ME officially rules George Floyd’s death as ‘homicide’ and heart attack
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner in Minneapolis has determined that George Floyd’s manner of death was “homicide” but that he…
Minneapolis police rendered 44 people unconscious with neck restraints since 2015
George Floyd and Minneapolis Police officer assaulting him (Family photo from Ben Crump and Screenshot from incident) According to an…
Solange calls for officer’s arrest in Breonna Taylor’s death
Solange (Photo Credit: Max Hirschberger) As the country mourns and protests the murder of George Floyd, singer Solange is calling…
Trump declares he’s president of law, order amid protests
President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick…
Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd’s funeral expenses
Boxer Floyd Mayweather looks on from the sidelines of a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail…
Biden’s VP pick may be impacted by nationwide protests
Joe Biden (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president has been pushed by his…
‘Surviving R. Kelly’ producer Dream Hampton to helm Tulsa race massacre docu-series
Dream Hampton (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Viacom) Industry veteran Dream Hampton has been speaking truth to power for…
George Floyd’s brother says Trump wouldn’t let him speak during phone call
(Credit: MSNBC/screenshot) It seems that Black lives actually do matter … especially if you have a presidential election coming up…
Protesters converge on White House for second straight day
(Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) — Shouting “Black Lives Matter” and “I can’t breathe,” several hundred people converged on the White…
In unusual move, US embassies in Africa speak up on Floyd
KHARTOUM, SUDAN – MARCH 6: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat holds a press conference in Khartoum,…
Minnesota residents clean up after George Floyd protests
(Credit: screenshot) Minnesota residents are on clean up duty after nights of protest which have often turned violent over the…
White women in Louisville line up to protect Black protesters
White women in Louisville form human shield to block police from Black protesters. (Photo: Tim Druck) Injustice and discrimination tend…
Ex- NFL exec admits Colin Kaepernick’s career ended because of activism
Colin Kaepernick #7 and Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers kneel in protest during the national anthem prior…
Protests heat up across US, governors call in National Guard
(Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Governors in several states called in National Guard troops as protests over repeated police killings…
Derek Chauvin being closely watched in jail following murder charge
Derek Chauvin (Credit: RAMSEY COUNTY ADULT DETENTION CENTER) Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged for murder in George…
Far-right extremists hoping to turn the George Floyd protests into a ‘civil war’
Demonstrators hold a protest in response to the police killing of George Floyd in Lafayette Square Park on May 29,…
Wrestling coach fired over social media post mocking George Floyd
(Credit: screenshot and Benjamin Crump) A Washington State wrestling coach has found himself without a job after he made a…
Joe Biden spoke to George Floyd’s family, calls death ‘act of brutality’
(Credit: Joe Biden/Screenshot) Joe Biden has expressed his sympathy and frustration over the death of George Floyd, sharing that he…
U.S. coronavirus deaths hit 100K, African Americans remain at higher risk
(Credit: Dar’yana Dyson -family pic, Ron Hill via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Chianti Jackson Harpool family picture via The Washington…
Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond announced for ‘Healing Verzuz’ battle
Kirk Franklin attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo…
Minneapolis councilwoman wants racism labeled as a ‘public health crisis’
Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins speaks to a group gathered outside the Cup Foods, where George Floyd was…
The are no ‘riots’ in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd
People hold signs during the second day of protests in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, over the death of…
Zion Williamson attempts to block order requesting him to admit illegal benefits at Duke
Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans sits on the bench during their game against the Golden State Warriors…
Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections with exec order
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office before signing an executive order related to regulating social media on…
Minnesota governor activates National Guard as protests continue
Police fire tear gas at protestors on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, during the second day of protests over the death…
Trump on George Floyd’s death: ‘I feel very, very badly’
(Photo: (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images | the offices of Ben Crump Law) President Donald Trump may be trying to…
Kwame Kilpatrick denied early release from prison hit hard by COVID-19 outbreak
(Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) Disgraced Detriot, Michigan mayor Kwame Kilpatrick hoped to get a compassionate release from jail given…
Kiki Layne stars in Gina Prince Bythewood flick ‘The Old Guard’
Director Gina Prince Bythewood is bringing her brilliance to Netflix with a new action The Old Guard, due out this…
‘America’s Got Talent’ announces findings in Gabrielle Union investigation
After months of speculation, this week NBC released the findings from the investigation of America’s Got Talent’s firing of popular…
Joe Biden endorsed by Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
Former Vice President Joe Biden, sided by Dr. Jill Biden delivers remarks at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA…
Bakari Sellers cries over George Floyd murder: ‘It’s hard being Black in this country’
(Credit: CNN screenshot) Bakari Sellers couldn’t hold back his tears as he spoke about the murder of George Floyd and…
Amy Klobuchar declined to charge cop who killed George Floyd in previous cases
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar/Getty Images George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis by the hands of a cop has created a furor…
Black Church PAC, Vote.org launch digital vote-by-mail campaign for Black faith voters
PROVO, UT – November 6: A employee at the Utah County Election office puts mail in ballots into a container…
Trump calls George Floyd protesters ‘thugs,’ threatens to send military
President Donald Trump called George Floyd protesters “thugs” in a tweet on Friday, May 29. (Photo: Doug MIlls-Pool/Getty Images |…
Minneapolis police station set afire during George Floyd protests
Protesters cheer as the Third Police Precinct burns behind them on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As unrest continues…
George Floyd and officer Derek Chauvin worked together at nightclub
Former MPD officer Derek Chauvin, left, and George Floyd, right, reportedly worked together at the same nightclub. (Photo: Twitter screengrab/the…
Mississippi mayor draws backlash for George Floyd comments: ‘Didn’t see anything unreasonable’
Petal Mayor Hal Marx raises his hand and refuses to resign at a special board of aldermen meeting at Petal…
Toronto mother says police shoved daughter over balcony killing her
Regis Paquet (via Facebook) As America digests account after account of unnecessary deaths of Black people in the hands of…
no one wants to hear from you
(Photo: CNN) The host of CNN Tonight, Don Lemon, is becoming more and more known (and admired) for his on-air…