Sandra Bland Filmed 2015 Traffic Stop Confrontation
Sandra Bland took cellphone footage of the 2015 traffic stop confrontation with a white Texas police officer, showing her perspective as the trooper drew his st... Read More...
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Civil Rights Pioneer Autherine Lucy Foster Receives Honorary Doctorate From UA 63 Years After Expulsion
University of Alabama's first Black student, Autherine Lucy Foster, received an honorary degree 63 years after she was expelled from the school Friday. In 19... Read More...
Houston Catholic Prep School Grad Kellin McGowan Is Its First Ever Black Valedictorian
Kellin McGowan made history at St. Thomas High School by becoming the first black valedictorian in its 119-year history. The 17-year-old will receive his hig... Read More...
Georgia Mayor Blasted for Alleged Remarks About Black Job Candidate
A Georgia Mayor, Theresa Kenerly, allegedly withheld a job candidate from consideration for city administrator because he was black. The Atlanta Journal-Cons... Read More...
RoyalBaby: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Welcome a Boy
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, welcomed a boy Monday. The couple announced the birth of their first born child on Instagram... Read More...
Baltimore Mayor Pugh Resigns Amid Children’s Book Scandal
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh resigned Thursday after weeks of intense pressure to do so in the aftermath of a children’s book scandal. Pugh, a Democrat, su... Read More...
Facebook Bans Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones, Milo Yiannopoulos for Being ‘Dangerous’
Facebook announced Thursday that it banned Alex Jones, Infowars, Milo Yiannopoulos, Paul Joseph Watson, Laura Loomer, Paul Nehlen, and Louis Farrakhan from all ... Read More...
Black Texas Students Fear Plans to Arm More Teachers
Black students in Texas are speaking out against plans to arm more teachers with guns in response to the violent and deadly school shootings. The Texas Tribu... Read More...
Kamala Harris Responds to Donald Trump Calling Her ‘Nasty’
Sen. Kamala Harris responded to President Donald Trump labeling her “nasty” during an appearance on CNN’s "New Day" Thursday. “We have a president of the Uni... Read More...
Woman Develops ‘Not Reaching’ Pouch to Save Black Lives During Traffic Stops
A Black woman developed a “Not Reaching” pouch that has a clear vehicle identification that any driver can attach to the side air vent of their car to help save... Read More...
Obamas and Netflix Reveal the Shows and Films They’re Working On
Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground Productions, announced seven projects that are being developed for Netflix Tuesday. The project... Read More...
Caster Semenya Loses Appeal Against Testosterone Rules
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya lost an appeal against rules designed to limit testosterone levels in female athletes. The Court of Arbitration... Read More...
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor Found Guilty in Justine Ruszczyk Death
A jury Tuesday found former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor guilty of third-degree murder and manslaughter for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond... Read More...
Tech Company Cynet Systems Asked For ‘Preferably Caucasian’ Candidate
Tech Company Cynet Systems is getting called out on social media for stating it prefers hiring Caucasians and female candidates on a Sunday job posting on Linke... Read More...
