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DA clears deputy who killed Black man after suspected jaywalking
Orange County prosecutors ruled that Deputy Eduardo Duran was justified when he shot a homeless Black man he stopped for jaywalking. → Read More
Snoop Dogg denies sexual assault allegations
The victim alleges that she was sexually assaulted by the rapper and one of his associates on two different occasions on the same day 2013. → Read More
Rappers Cardi B and Offset tattoo marriage date on each other on Facebook Live show
"I trust you, but baby, you don't know how to draw,” said Offset after learning that his wife would be tattooing him for the first time. → Read More
HBO Max has halted 'The Boondocks' reboot
“I hate to say this, but right now the show is not coming back,” said Cedric Yarbrough confirming that the long-awaited reboot is dead. → Read More
Nick Cannon hosts gender reveal party for Bre Tiesi
Nick Cannon hosted a gender reveal party for model Bre Tiesi amid speculation that he will become a father for the eighth time. → Read More
Snoop Dogg blasts Uber Eats driver for not delivering food
Snoop Dogg called out an Uber Eats driver after the driver stopped responding to him who claimed the area was not safe. → Read More
Black Voters Matter founder says Mitch McConnell’s remarks were rooted in division
Black Voters Matter founder Latosha Brown says she's not surprised by McConnell's remark because his actions are aligned with his words → Read More
Jamaica makes history again as bobsled teams qualify for Beijing Olympics
Jamaica will be sending a four-man bobsled team, a two-man bobsled team and a female monobob racer to the Olympics this year. → Read More
Black Native American sculptress honored with USPS stamp
Edmonia Lewis, a pioneering Black Native American artist from the 1800s, will be featured on a new USPS stamp to celebrate Black heritage. → Read More
Nick Cannon mourns late infant son on social media
"We ALL miss you young King! Forever Our Angel!” Cannon said in an Instagram tribute to his late son Zen, who died from brain cancer. → Read More
74-year-old Nashville woman exonerated after 27 years in prison
"We cannot give Ms. Watkins or Mr. Dunn their lost years but we can restore their dignity," said Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk. → Read More
6 hospitalized following shooting at concert in Oregon
Police are investigating the shooting which left one person in critical condition and left five others injured. → Read More
Aaliyah’s family, friends and fans celebrate her posthumous 43rd birthday
Family, friends and fans of the late singer Aaliyah celebrated her birthday on social media with commemorative posts. → Read More
Antonio Brown says his words about Tom Brady were 'taken out of substance'
“Tom is one of my true friends in the midst of adversity that was there for me," Brown, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, told TMZ. → Read More
Black women officers sue Baltimore police for racial and gender discrimination
A Black woman sergeant in the department says she gave birth on the sidewalk due to the stress she faced while working at the Baltimore PD. → Read More
Uber driver gets hotel for teen passenger stranded on I-95 during snowstorm
Uber reimbursed Williams for the hotel and thanked him for his kind act on the ride sharing company's official Twitter page. → Read More
Young Dolph murder suspect says he’s innocent, plans to surrender to Memphis police
Johnson is a key suspect in the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph and he said he will turn himself into authorities. → Read More
NYC Mayor Eric Adams names younger brother deputy NYPD commissioner, raising more concerns about conflicts of interest
The move marks the new NYC mayor's third appointment of a family member or friend. Officials have not confirmed or denied the appointment. → Read More
Michelle Obama, Halle Berry bring in the New Year with viral posts
Celebrities like the Obamas and Halle Berry brought in the New Year with viral social media posts that had the internet buzzing. → Read More
Jack Harlow asks fans to help identify cop seen grabbing Black woman's neck
Harlow said he wants Black women to know he supports them and called for the firing of the police officer after the Atlanta incident. → Read More