Attorney Benjamin Crump Asks Black Los Angeles to Attend Sentencing of Cop in Alesia Thomas Case
Los Angeles, Calif. – The National Bar Association’s incoming President Benjamin Crump has put out a call …
Jidenna Pens Open Letter in Response to ‘Colorism’ Criticism
*Nigerian-American singer/rapper Jidenna touched a nerve in folks recently when he spoke about the dangers of living as …
Bill Cosby Cut from Film About Black Stuntmen: ‘We Were the Last Project Standing Behind Him’
*Bill Cosby has been edited out of an upcoming documentary called, “Painted Down,” which explores Hollywood’s …
Rachel Dolezal to Vanity Fair: ‘I Didn’t Mislead Anybody’
*Rachel Dolezal still swears she is a black woman. Before the Charleston church shooting pushed her abruptly out of the …
Woman (Taisha Allen) Who Filmed Eric Garner’s Death Sues NYPD
*The aftermath of Eric Garner’s death continues to be a presence as the woman who filmed the tragedy is bringing a …
Artist Ti-Rock Moore Responds to Criticism of Mike Brown Display
*Ever since the controversial Michael Brown exhibit opened in Chicago, folks have been highly critical. Now, Ti-Rock …
Zoë Kravitz On Her Greatest Challenge: ‘Accepting Black Identity’
*It’s truly fascinating when biracial individuals discover, or should we say “accept” their Blackness. That moment they …
Oops. Macy’s Loses Customers After Dumping Donald Trump
*A few weeks ago, Macy’s pulled Donald Trump brand merchandise from its stores after the Republican presidential …
50th Anniversary of Watts Revolt Commemoration Successfully Defended
*(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) successfully defended a resolution commemorating the 50th …
Woman Arrested for Traffic Violation, Found Dead in Cell Days Later
*You’ve been warned. What with all the stories of African American people ending up dead after or during alleged …
LA Times Hires #BlackTwitter Reporter
*As mainstream media begin to take notice of the social, political and economic power of black social media users, the …
Dashcam Footage Meant to Remain on Lock Shows Cops Shot Unarmed Man (Video)
*I know, here we effin’ go again with the actions of these rogue cops. In a video that was supposed to remain on …
Dylann Roof Back in Court; Trial Set for Summer 2016
*Dylann Roof will stand trial next July for the killing of nine black parishioners at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, …
Sea of Confederate Flags Wave Outside Obama’s Oklahoma City Hotel
*Dozens of Confederate flag fans stood outside of President Obama’s hotel room in Oklahoma City Wednesday night and …
NBC Courting Magic Johnson to Host ‘Celebrity Apprentice?’
*Magic Johnson is said to be on the shortlist of potential hosts to replace Donald Trump on “Celebrity Apprentice.” …
