*CNN president Jeff Zucker on Tuesday expressed regret over a story posted to the network’s website referring to slain Baltimore resident Freddie Gray as...

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Majority Black Jury Seated in Freddie Gray Trial; Opening Arguments Begin

*A jury of mostly African Americans will decide if former Baltimore police officer William Porter is guilty in the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray,...

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‘At Least Prostitutes Get Money’: Rev. Jamal Bryant on Black Pastors Meeting with Trump

*Donald Trump’s meeting with a group of black pastors on Monday may have struck a positive nerve with him and those who were present,...

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Mom of Ronald Johnson Wants Dashcam Video of Son’s Killing Released (VIdeo)

*The mother of a man shot and killed by Chicago police last year was offered a settlement to halt her federal lawsuit against the...

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Anthony Anderson Inks Multi-Year Deal With NAACP Image Awards

*Get used to Anthony Anderson hosting the NAACP Image Awards for the next two years. The “Black-ish” star has signed a deal with the civil...

Business

Business Owners Combine To Launch Innovative Approach to ‘Buy Black’ Movement

Washington, DC -- Three champions of the buy Black movement are joining forces in a powerful new effort to strengthen Black America. PurchaseBlack.com, BlackBizScope.com,...

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Fires Police Supt. Garry McCarthy

*The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy has been fired by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, sources said Tuesday. The report says McCarthy...

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Chicago Cop (Jason Van Dyke) Who Killed Jaquan McDonald Free on Bond

*He walks among us. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Jason Van Dyke, the officer who fatally shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, has been released on...

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‘Troubled Loner’ vs. ‘Thugs’: Why the Loaded Language in Crime Stories?

*Notice anything different with current news coverage surrounding Robert Lewis Dear, the man at the center of the shooting spree that occurred Friday at...

Black Films

Ava DuVernay Responds to Lionsgate Apology for ‘Egypt’ White-washing

*Lionsgate and Alex Proyas, the director of the forthcoming "The Gods of Egypt,” have issued an apology for casting all white, European males in...

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$1.5 Million Bail for Cop Charged in Laquan McDonald Murder

*A judge set bail at $1.5 million for the Chicago police officer charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Officer Jason Van...

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Donald Trump Cancels Meeting with Black Pastors

*Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump canceled his public event scheduled for Monday where he had planned to announce endorsements from black pastors, after a...

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Jury Selection Begins in First Trial of Freddie Gray Case

*Trial began Monday morning for one of the Baltimore police officers charged in the death of African American man Freddie Gray from an injury...

News

Watch: Mr. ‘N*ggers Gotta Learn How to Read’ Resigns Police Chief Gig (After Only One week!)

*I guess we can file this under, somebody couldn't take the pressure. That's what seems to be the case surrounding the resignation of new Farrell, PA...

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