Prosecutors rested their case last week after only two days of testimonies in the stun gun death trial of Eurie Lee Martin after a former Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) agent skilled in “use-of-force” testified that the 58-year-old had not committed a crime that warranted law enforcement […]
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s daughter, Kaavia James Wade‘s recent hair post, goes left after fans view the toddler’s facial expression. In the Instagram upload, Kaavia James, who is rocking her natural curls, appeared to be glaring at her hairstylist, K’Tiste, while she added the finishing […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrated his 80th birthday at the National Action Network headquarters in Harlem, New York. Families and friends gathered at the location on October 22 to salute the civil rights leader. He turned 80 on October 8. “In New York today with @real_sharpton,” Jackson wrote […]
The fallout from the Tulsa Race Massacre is still hurting Black homeownership and wealth-building to this day, according to a National Bureau of Economic Research study. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the most violent incidents of racial violence in American history, causing an estimated $47 […]
*Colombian reggaetón star J Balvin has apologized for a music video that portrays Black women as dogs wearing leashes and on all fours. The artist took to Instagram to apologize for the video of his track “Perra” with Dominican rapper, Tokischa. Per TMZ, the track is “all about how […]
Dave Chappelle has issued a response to the backlash following the release of his latest comedy special on Netflix, The Closer. After weeks that included an employee walkout and protest and the firing of a Black trans employee who helped organize it, an apology (of sorts) from Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos in which […]
Eric Garner’s final words, “I can’t breathe,” still reverberate in the streets more than seven years after his death, driven by a movement fighting for justice and accountability for victims of police brutality. On Monday, a summary judicial inquiry was opened in the case. This […]
Source: Bloomberg / Getty A group of racial justice organizations wants Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resign immediately after the explosive release of leaked internal documents. Kairos, 18 Million Rising, Media Justice, Action Center on Race and the Economy, MPower Change and U.S. Campaign for Palestinian […]
Tommy DeBarge (pictured), a musician, and member of the famous DeBarge family, has died, according to family members who spoke to TMZ. DeBarge was 64-years-old. DeBarge, a member of the R&B/Funk music group Switch, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021. While the actual cause of death is unknown, […]
Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Bobby Childs In the month of October, a few things are expected. The leaves begin to fall from trees, a slight chill enters the air, and the NBA starts their season. The New York Knicks will be starting their 75th year […]
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