Chicago Protesters Out in Force Against Mayor Rahm Emanuel, S.A. Anita Alvarez
*Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologized for the 2014 police shooting death of Laquan McDonald, but protesters still want …
William Porter Explains Why He Didn’t Call Medic for Freddie Gray
*The former police officer accused in the death of Freddie Gray says he didn’t call an ambulance for him during their …
‘Stop The Bullsh*t!’ – Russell Simmons to Trump in Open Letter
*Even though he’s been embroiled in his own mess, the RushCard implosion back in October, Russell Simmons is …
Chicago Top Cop Had Dozens of Citizen Complaints Against Him
*A top Chicago police official is finding himself in more hot water, according to prosecutors who reveal that there were …
The Wiz Live!, Boo-Boo Kitty, Misty Copeland Among NAACP Image Award Nominees
*Brace yourself. The NAACP has released its ton of nominees for the 47th annual Image Awards, to air Friday, Feb. 5 on …
Flemish Minister Who Blackened Up Rejects Racist Accusations
*A Flemish culture minister is rejecting claims that paint him as a racist after he posted a picture of himself on …
No Charges Filed Against Chicago Cop in Ronald Johnson Shooting; Dashcam Video Finally Released
*The State’s Attorney’s Office has shown a video of a white Chicago police officer fatally shooting a young black man, …
‘Z Nation’s’ Kellita Smith Reflects on Enriching Black Panther Youth Experience
*It was previously announced that Syfy picked up a third season of scripted drama series “Z Nation” for …
Justice Dept. Launches Civil Rights Probe of Chicago PD
*The Chicago Police department is the latest target of the U.S. Justice Dept. At issue – patterns of racial …
Jesse Williams, Harry Belafonte & Zendaya Mark Ebony Mag’s 70th Anniversary
*Chicago— EBONY® Magazine today released its 70th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Cover. The cover of the …
Is White Serial Rapist OKC Cop on Trial Or 13 Black Female Accusers?
*Former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw may face serial rape charges, but it looks like his 13 black …
T.I., Mekhi Phifer, Emayatzy Corinealdi Join A&E’s ‘Roots’ Remake
*The “Roots” remake on A&E has added seven more people to the cast, including rapper T.I., “E.R.” vet Mekhi Phifer …
Laker’s Metta World Peace on his Documentary & the Struggles of Black Males in America
*The LA Laker’s Metta World Peace speaks about the struggle of Black males in America, his new documentary …
You’re Not Gonna Like Siri’s Definition of the Word ‘Bitch’
*Siri’s definition of the word “bitch” isn’t doing black women any favors. The Huffington Post notes the offensive …
#BlackLivesMatter At Ebony Magazine’s 30th Annual Power 100 List Gala
*As black issues surrounding police brutality continue to cause uproar in the nation, the hash …
