Murder Trial Set To Begin For Chicago Cop In 2014 Shooting Of Black Teen
CHICAGO (AP) — In a Chicago courtroom over the coming weeks, the spotlight will focus on one night in 2014,…
Sex Worker Activists Support Democratic Socialist Julia Salazar’s Primary Win
Sex workers’ rights advocates are celebrating Julia Salazar’s win in the New York Democratic primary election, saying that they have…
Beyoncé, Jay-Z Allegedly Threatened By Trayvon Martin Shooter George Zimmerman
George Zimmerman, the Florida man acquitted of murder in the controversial Trayvon Martin case, has allegedly referred to Beyoncé as…
The View From Inside A Freedom Rider’s Jail Cell
The mugshots faded into the backdrop of black history until Eric Etheridge went digging. It was 2003. The journalist and…
Listen To Full 911 Audio Of ‘BBQ Becky’ Calling Cops On Black Men Grilling
News station KTVU has published the full 911 audio recordings of an infamous incident involving a white Oakland woman calling…
Family Of Unarmed Black Teen Murdered By White Cop Says 15-Year Sentence Is Too Short
DALLAS (AP) — A Texas jury gave a white former police officer too lenient of a punishment when sentencing him…
‘White People Food’ Is Creating An Unattainable Picture Of Health
Tanisha Gordon doesn’t see what white people love so much about cottage cheese. Or salads, especially when they’re topped with…
Tennessee Man Accused Of Burning Black Man Alive Was Known White Supremacist
A white man accused of burning a black man alive in Tennessee earlier this year was a known white supremacist,…
‘BlacKkKlansman’ Gives Law Enforcement More Credit Than It Deserves
This op-ed contains spoilers. I live for Spike Lee’s provocations. Growing up, Spike Lee’s anthropological film-length essays were vital cheat…
The Department Of Education Underreports Allegations Of Racial Discrimination In Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has been receiving thousands more racial discrimination allegations in schools than it has previously publicly…
Missouri Teen Killed On Birthday Just An Hour After ‘I Made It To 17’ Facebook Post
A Missouri teenager was senselessly killed after posting to Facebook about how happy he was to see his 17th birthday.…
It’s Time To Talk About All Those MMF Threesomes On TV
One bed. One set of rumpled sheets. Six bare legs, tangled in a languid heap. It’s episode 11 of SyFy’s…
Where Black Homeownership Is The Norm
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. — Two decades ago, Frederick Veazey was drawn to this suburban idyll by the usual things: grass,…
Baltimore Officer Suspended After Allegedly Beating Man In Viral Video
A Baltimore police officer was suspended Saturday after a video surfaced showing him attacking a man on a sidewalk. Interim…
The Pay Gap Is Severely Affecting Black Women, Yet Only 1 In 3 Americans Know It
It took eight months and seven days into 2018 for black women to catch up to what white men earned…
Charlottesville Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of White Supremacist Rally Anniversary
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and the city of Charlottesville have proactively declared a state of emergency…
Santa Fe Store Clerk Calls Officers On Man Because He’s ‘Arrogant’ And ‘Black’
A college student visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, got an education in racial profiling from a convenience store employee. Jordan…
Fourth Arrest Made In Rapper XXXTentacion’s Shooting Death
A fourth man allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy ― better known as XXXTentacion ― surrendered…
Hollywood Has Made ‘No Progress’ On Diversity In Over A Decade, Study Finds
From inclusion riders to public protests, calls for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood have taken the limelight in recent years.…
Street Art Of Lisa Simpson And Women’s Rights Take Center Stage At Bristol’s Upfest 2018
“The Simpsons” and the celebration of women’s rights were the focus of this year’s Upfest, Europe’s largest street art festival.…
Anne Hathaway Speaks Out About Slaying Of Oakland Teen Nia Wilson
Actress Anne Hathaway is using her privilege as a white woman to spotlight the apparently unprovoked slaying of Nia Wilson,…
Third Arrest Made In Rapper XXXTentacion’s Shooting Death
A third suspect has been arrested in last month’s shooting death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, the rapper known as XXXTentacion.…
Bill Cosby Classified As ‘Sexually Violent Predator’ By Criminal Assessment Board
Bill Cosby should be classified as a sexually violent predator, according to an evaluation by Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offenders Assessment Board.…
‘Black-ish’ Star Anthony Anderson Under Investigation After Assault Allegations
Actor Anthony Anderson is denying allegations made by a woman who told police he assaulted her. The Blast reported Friday…
How To Talk About Your Mental Health When No One Wants To Listen
According to the American Psychiatric Association, people from racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to receive mental health…
Why Stormy Daniels’ Arrest Matters
Columbus, Ohio, police on Thursday morning arrested Stormy Daniels, the stripper and porn actress allegedly paid to keep quiet about…
Police Lineups Can Lead To Wrongful Convictions. Here’s How Some Agencies Are Trying To Fix That.
After nearly 38 years, on Jan. 30 Malcolm Alexander walked away from a place he never should have been to…
After Calling 911 On Black Family, Subway Worker Placed On Leave
The Subway employee who called the police on a black family eating dinner has been placed on administrative leave. The…
Second Arrest Made In Rapper XXXTentacion’s Shooting Death
A second arrest has been made in last month’s shooting death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, the rapper known as XXXTentacion,…
Black State Rep. Says Someone Called Cops On Her While Canvassing
An Oregon state representative called on her community to be better to one another after a constituent mistook her behavior…
Eighth Arrest Made In Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz
Police have arrested an eighth suspect in last week’s stabbing death of a 15-year-old boy outside of a New York…
No One Knows How To Mourn Abusers Like XXXTentacion. There’s A Reason For That.
In a thread on the celebrity gossip site Oh No They Didn’t! that unspooled Monday night, commenters reacted to the…
‘The Staircase’ Attorney David Rudolf Isn’t Happy The Owl Theory Became A Joke
On Dec. 9, 2001, 48-year-old Kathleen Peterson was found battered and bloodied at the bottom of a staircase in her…
Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Recognized As ‘National Treasure’
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named the North Carolina childhood home of legendary singer Nina Simone a “National…
Stonewall Inn Owners: ‘This Is The Gay Church. This Is Where It All Began.’
Just over 10 years ago, it looked like The Stonewall Inn was going out of business. “It had nothing really…
Judge Won’t Give Texas Woman Sentenced To 5 Years For Illegal Voting A New Trial
A Texas woman who was sentenced to five years in prison for voting in the 2016 election while she was…
Arizona Man Charged With Threatening To Bomb Harvard’s Black Commencement
(Reuters) – An Arizona man who made racially-charged online threats to shoot students attending Harvard’s first black commencement ceremony last…
Chicago Police Defend Handcuffing 10-Year-Old Boy Mistaken For Armed Teen
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is defending officers who were caught on camera handcuffing and detaining a 10-year-old boy during…
Cop Who Was Fired After Ramming Suspect With Car Hired By Nearby County
A Georgia police officer fired a day after video captured him hitting a suspect with his patrol car during a…
Georgia Cop Fired After Video Shows Him Hitting A Suspect With His Car
A Georgia police officer has lost his job after dashcam video from his patrol car captured him plowing into a…
Jack Johnson Was Pardoned, But Taboo Sex Is Still Being Criminalized
President Donald Trump posthumously pardoned Jack Johnson on Thursday, erasing the black boxer’s century-old conviction for violating the Mann Act…
Milwaukee Police Release Footage Of Cop Using Taser On Sterling Brown
The Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday released highly anticipated body camera footage of one of its officers using a Taser…
A Notorious 1950s Erotic Novella Proves Just As Contentious In 2018
A woman named O sits in the backseat of a car, her underwear stuck around her knees, her thighs and…
4-Year-Old Boy Is A Superhero To Alabama’s Homeless Population
A 4-year-old boy in Birmingham, Alabama, is a real-life superhero ― but his main foe isn’t Thanos; it’s homelessness. Austin…
Starbucks Says Anyone Can Now Sit In Its Cafes — Even Without Buying Anything
Starbucks announced a new policy of inclusivity on Saturday that will permit anyone to sit in its cafes or use…
______ While Black: Have You Been Profiled? Share Your Story.
These are just a few of the everyday activities that black people in America do not have the luxury of…
Spotify Stops Promoting R. Kelly’s Music After Sexual Assault Allegations
Spotify has removed alleged serial sexual harasser R. Kelly’s music from its promoted playlists and recommendations as of Thursday, citing…
White Yale Student Calls Cops On Black Schoolmate Napping In Dorm Common Room
Lolade Siyonbola, a black graduate student at Yale University, had been writing a paper in her dorm’s common room when…
Video Shows Security Guard Choking Black Teen Accused Of Shoplifting In New York
New York police officers arrested a department store security guard on Friday night after he was filmed punching and choking…
Oldest Known Man In America Says He Smokes A Dozen Cigars A Day
America’s oldest known living man turned 112 on Friday, but to him it was just another day. “I love to…
Ryan Murphy To Donate All ‘Pose’ Profits To Trans, Queer Groups
FX’s “Pose” is generating lots of pre-release buzz for featuring television’s largest cast of trans actors in series regular roles…
Pennsylvania Becomes Latest State To Fund Urban Gun Violence Prevention
Pennsylvania is creating a new gun violence prevention initiative that will fund programs working to stop shootings in urban communities,…
Nordstrom Rack President Apologizes After Store Accuses Three Black Men Of Theft
The president of Nordstrom Rack flew to St. Louis, Missouri, to apologize to three young men, after store employees called…
White Supremacist Found Guilty In Charlottesville Beating Of Black Man
A jury on Tuesday convicted a white supremacist who participated in the brutal beating of a black man in a…
School Principal Jokes About Telling Police Black Special Needs Student Has A Gun
An elementary school principal in Houston is being criticized after she reportedly joked about telling police that a black special-needs…
Janice Dickinson Says She Won’t Feel ‘Vindicated’ Until Cosby Is Jailed
Former model Janice Dickinson said she’s still “walking on eggshells” even after the guilty verdict handed down against comedian Bill…
Racism Seen As Factor In Differing Sentences For Election Crimes In One Texas County
Racism has been blamed for the dramatic disparity between a light sentence a white official received for knowingly turning in…
Florida Teen’s Racist Promposal Sign Appears To Inspire Copycat In Missouri
It looks as if a Florida high school student’s racist “promposal” may have inspired a copycat in another state. Earlier…
Bill Cosby Is Guilty. The Women Were Heard.
“I feel like I’m dreaming, can you pinch me?” Lili Bernard, one of the more than 60 women to have…