‘I’m Gonna… Shoot You!’: Chicago Cop Unsatisfied with Impact of Punches, Points Gun to Black Man’s Face As He’s Held Down By Other Officers In Video, Prompting Calls for His Termination

A viral video showing a group of Chicago police officers aggressively arresting a Black man reveals a white officer punching the man three times in the face while holding a black object in his hand. The cop then pulls out a gun and holds it […]

‘Low-life Scum’: White Man Who Joined Violent Mob Attack Against Black Man Cries and Pleads In Court for Mercy, Manchester Judge Promptly Rejects Bail Request

Seven white men appeared before a judge in Manchester Magistrates’ Court this week following riots in Greater Manchester, with four charged for allegedly assaulting a Black man in Piccadilly Gardens, including one who broke down in court while admitting his role during the far-right unrest. […]

James Baldwin At 100: His Genius Influenced Black Musicians

Friday marks the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, one of the most iconic figures in American literature and society, and one of the most treasured by the Black community.  His work so masterfully unpacked social issues, from what freedom must mean for all Black people—to all people—more than […]