Source: E. JASON WAMBSGANS / Getty A federal judge in Illinois has sentenced disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly to 20 years in prison for child sex crimes. On Thursday (Feb. 23), U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber handed down the sentence after the “I Believe I Can Fly” […]
Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty A white woman has been formally indicted for assaulting a Black student at the University of Kentucky during a violent and racist confrontation on campus last year. Sophia Rosing, who was affectionately dubbed the Kentucky “Karen” for attacking Kylah Spring as shown in […]
Angela Davis was shocked to learn that her ancestors came to America on the Mayflower, making her descendants of people who helped found the country. The civil rights activist learned about this news during the Feb. 21 episode of PBS’s Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, […]
A church in Brooklyn is mourning the sudden loss of a beloved pastor after a tragic accident. The Christian Post reported Aracely Courtenay was killed while crossing the street in Flatbush. Around 7 p.m. on Feb. 18, Courtenay stepped into a depression and fell to the ground. […]
A parking lot argument proved to be fatal for a South Carolina woman who police say spat at a driver who confronted her about blocking her in traffic. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, not long before 4 p.m., Alexandria Cress Borys, 26, was putting groceries in […]
A viral video of a white North Carolina teacher berating an 11-year-old Black boy has sparked outrage. The video shows the elementary school teacher cursing and dragging the boy in a classroom full of students, all while accusing his parents of domestic violence. “Who the […]
An Ohio man is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds after being shot in the back by police during a traffic stop, but his family and attorneys are questioning why he was even stopped by cops in the first place. The Columbus Division of Police released the body […]
A mother is demanding answers after her 19-month-old daughter was allegedly attacked by another child at a New Orleans day care facility. Cymande Ford (center) and her daughter Harley after being scratched up at a local day care in New Orleans. (Photos: @uglybettyboycrush, WGNO […]
Viviane Faver It is well known that New York City is home to a diverse and dynamic population, including young creatives who are pushing the boundaries of community and culture in new and unexpected ways. This is especially true in the Black community, where a […]
Marcus Ford suffered a broken nose and broken orbital bone. A white correctional officer in southwestern Indiana who is seen in body camera footage punching a Black inmate during a struggle has been fired. Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Martè said Friday that the decision to […]
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