Tamir Rice’s Family Decides to Cremate His Body Six Months After His Killing by Cleveland Cops
*(Via The Huffington Post) – The body of Tamir Rice, the 12-year-old boy shot to death by police in Cleveland, …
‘Credit Invisible’ Consumers Mostly Black and Latino
*When it comes to consumer finance, traditional lenders usually review credit scores before reaching a decision. In …
Fired!: TNT Academy Principal Famed for ‘All the Black People Leaving’
*Well, she can probably thank her son for his support, and maybe they can even go out and grab a brewsky. After all, the …
Wendy Gladney: ‘Where Do We Go From Here?
My heart continues to be heavy with all of the pain from what is happening in the world today. As I sit and ponder the …
2 Correctional Officers Charged With Looting During Baltimore Riots (Watch)
*Two Baltimore correctional officers may soon find themselves among the population they are paid to monitor. Tamika Cobb …
Raven-Symoné Doesn’t Want Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill (Watch)
*Raven-Symoné is in favor of a woman being on the $20 bill…just not the people’s choice of Harriet Tubman. “No …
John Legend Wears Exec. Prod. Hat For ‘Southern Rites’ Documentary
*John Legend is stepping away from music for a minute to shed light on a story that “needs to be told.” Essence reports …
What the Civil Unrest in Baltimore Tells Us About the State of Race Relations
*The riots in Baltimore, Maryland are the results of an overfilled balloon that now gives us signs that it is about to …
Mother of Tony Robinson Will ‘Absolutely’ Sue Police for Killing Son (WATCH)
*(Via Black Voices) – The mother of 19-year-old Tony Robinson, who was fatally shot by police in Madison, …
Baltimore Orioles to Pay Hourly Workers for Time Missed During Unrest
*The Baltimore Orioles announced Wednesday that it will pay its hourly employees for the hours they were not able to …
Fusion Host Comes for CNN Over Baltimore Coverage and N-Word/Thug Debate
*Fusion host Alicia Menendez took aim at CNN on her show last night, addressing the network’s recent segment questioning …
Black Fox News Contributor Dogs Michelle Obama’s Commencement Speech (WATCH)
*First Lady Michelle Obama may have scored points with the folks at Tuskegee University for her commencement address to …
Prince Releases Audio from Minneapolis ‘Rally 4 Peace’ Event (Listen)
*Before hosting his May 10 concert in Baltimore in honor of Freddie Gray, Prince performed a similar tribute to Gray at …
Lee Daniels: ‘I Hate White People Writing for Black People’
*With the success of “Empire,” and the hit show opening the gates for more diversity in Hollywood, Lee Daniels is …
Restaurant Owner Defends His ‘White Appreciation Day’ Discount (Watch)
*The Mexican-American owner of a Colorado barbecue restaurant who got a ton of backlash for offering a “White …
