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Sacramento cops under fire after ‘bag’ arrest of 12-year-old Black child
There is a feeling of outrage in Sacramento, California after the arrest of a 12-year-old child captured on video has gone viral. At issue is the level of force used and the placing of what appears to be a plastic bag over the protesting boy's head.Black Lives Matter of Sacramento posted a video on its Facebook page and it has sparked outrage. The bag used is known as a spit sock, it is used on… → Read More
Walmart Wendy: Woman calls cops on city worker for looking ‘illegal’ on the job
Once again a person has been caught on video hurling racist insults at a person of color. This time the incident took place at a Walmart in Glendora, California and involved a city utility worker and a woman now being called "Walmart Wendy." → Read More
Woman puts dog in microwave and beats girlfriend over Eagles playoff loss
Every year as playoff season ends, there are stories of football fans who go way too far when their team suffers a loss. One such person is Kirsten Gaskins of Philadelphia, who now faces charges that include assault, harassment, and cruelty to animals. → Read More
Omega Psi Phi blasted after #MeTooHeWasAQue stories of alleged assaults
The members of Omega Psi Phi represent a proud brotherhood of Black men in America, There members both past and present are among the best this country produces. A Que is also well known for their strong expressions of masculinity that some are saying is toxic and part of the fraternity culture. A new hashtag in social media dubbed #MeTooHeWasAQue, is exposing that culture in shocking detail. → Read More
Student arrested for slowly poisoning his Black roommate
An attempt at a college education almost cost a Black college student his life according to police. It happened at Leigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania when Yukai Yang, 22, a chemistry major and foreign student, began putting the poison thallium in products Juwan Royal. → Read More
Cases dropped after Minneapolis cops caught setting up Black people
From January through April of 2018, the Minneapolis Police Department engaged in an undercover operation that netted 47 low level marijuana-related arrests → Read More
Omarosa talks about a disturbing Trump with Stephen Colbert
Fired White House staffer the Formerly Honorable Omarosa Manigault-Newman recently appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. After striding out to the sound of African drums Omarosa gave disturbing insights about the Trump administration. → Read More
Shock as drunk man at Atlanta airport jumps from balcony (graphic)
Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia got witnessed a graphic scene. A drunken man near Terrapin Taphouse bar on Concourse D was causing a disturbance. → Read More
Ben Carson redecorates office, wastes $31K in taxpayer money on 1 item alone
There is a controversy brewing with HUD Secretary Ben Carson and his choice of office furniture. According to multiple sources that include the New York Times, CNN and the Guardian, Carson's wife, Candy, was displeased with the decor in her husband's new office. → Read More
The return of government cheese, canned beef, and stigmatizing the poor
Most people under the age 50 will not recall what was once known in the Black community as, government cheese. The cheese was given to low-income citizens across the United States as part of a program with the USDA. Also distributed were items such as powdered milk, butter, long shelf life canned food and a few staples → Read More
Black comedian transsexual encounters include Chappelle and Murphy
Ever since Quincy Jones decided to talk about the sexual lifestyle of the late comedy icon Richard Pryor, many were shocked that to learn that Pryor was bisexual. But the fact of the matter is Pryor himself stated as much in his life. → Read More
A thirsty Omarosa has wardrobe malfunction on ‘Big Brother’ (NSFW)
Former top White House staffer and Presidential confidant, The Honorable Omarosa Manigault-Newman(Hey, that's the title she gave herself), continues to make headlines after her departure from working with President Trump. Now she is a house member on CBS Celebrity Big Brother and has been exposing the level of fear, hurt and shame she felt while working for Trump. → Read More
Richard Pryor’s daughter says dad had trans lover but not sex with Brando
Richard Pryor was born in a whorehouse in Peoria, Illinois, that was run by his grandmother and where his grandmother worked. He was sexually abused when he was seven and the circumstances of his early life had an impact on his sexuality and emotional stability. → Read More
ATLOrgy creator Cidney Green is back and so is the party (part II)
It's 2018 and Cidney Green is getting ready for another birthday and another #ATLOrgy party. Rolling Out caught up with her and asked a few questions: → Read More
Atlanta ‘Freedom Fighter Bandit’ caught after bank heist
An Atlanta self-styled social justice bank robber nicknamed the 'Freedom Fighter Bandit' has finally been caught after a string of 9 robberies. On Monday, the FBI announced the arrest of Nilsa Marie Urena, 25, after she robbed a credit union in Nashville, Tennessee. → Read More
Phyllis Blake is the 1st woman elected president of Georgia NAACP
The Georgia NAACP has a long and important history in the civil rights struggle in the state. Now the role of leadership of the Georgia NAACP has been passed to its new president Phyllis Blake. → Read More
Super Bowl flu? Entire team battling virus, says player
As America gears up to watch Super Bowl LII, the media have reported that one team has been battling the virus all week. → Read More
The Punany Poets: ‘Secret of the Pearl,’ a date-night treat for Valentine’s Day
As Valentine's Day fast approaches many couples might be wondering how they can spice up their relationship in new ways. Jessica Holter, aka "The Head Doctor", is the creator of the hit Black Erotica Improv group known collectively as the Punany Poets. → Read More
Did this demand and a refusal by Mo’Nique stop her $3M Netflix deal?
According to gossip Instagram blog , The Industry On Blast, MoNique had a chance at a $3 million payday. However, the Oscar-winning actress and comedienne had a little bit of a pride issue cost her big time. The following was posted to The Industry On Blast Instagram page: → Read More
Woman files injunction to stop Nelly from targeting ‘beautiful women of color’
he woman accusing rapper Nelly of sexual assault in civil court is not only asking the judge to take action against him, but also the rapper's penis. Plaintiff Monique Greene filed injunction documents this week that asks the judge to stop Nelly from targeting "beautiful women of color" → Read More