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Derek Chauvin was 'Honored' with a Moment of Silence—and the George Floyd Prosecutor Rebuked It
Life

George Floyd Prosecutor Slams Derek Chauvin Moment of Silence

At a Minnesota GOP convention, delegates paused to honor Chauvin — prompting Keith Ellison to call it a cruel insult to George Floyd’s family and legacy.

Former IL Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Sonia Massey Killing
Life

Former IL Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Sonya Massey Killing

Former deputy Sean Grayson has been sentenced to 20 years for the killing of Illinois resident Sonya Massey.

Ayo Edebiri
Pop Culture

Ayo Edebiri Interjects in Interview After Being Excluded From Black Lives Matter Question

She's been praised for her grace during the moment.

Trey Alston323 days ago
 Lil Yachty.
Music

Lil Yachty Criticized for George Floyd Lyric on Unreleased Song: 'Put My Knee Up on Her Neck'

The Atlanta rapper previewed the upcoming track during Plaqueboymax’s recent live stream.

Joshua Espinoza347 days ago
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Lil Yachty on Quenlin Blackwell's YouTube show.
Music

Lil Yachty Explains Why He Believes the Black Lives Matter Foundation Is a 'Scam'

Yachty aired out his grievances with the foundation on Quenlin Blackwell's YouTube channel.

Jose Martinez502 days ago
A man, flanked by law enforcement officers, appears in court wearing a striped prison uniform
Life

Texas Governor Pardons Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Black Lives Matter Protester

Gov. Greg Abbott had long signaled that he was in support of a pardon for the man, who has now been released from custody.

Life

New York City to Award $13 Million to Summer 2020 Protesters in Black Lives Matter Demonstration

This is one of the priciest payouts ever made in a lawsuit involving mass arrests.

tara mahadevan1102 days ago
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Life

Texas Board of Education Strikes Down Call to Rebrand Slavery in Classrooms as ‘Involuntary Relocation’

A group of nine educators approached the board of education on June 15 with a proposal to rename slavery as involuntary relocation in second grade classrooms.

James R. Sanders1485 days ago
Chicago PD
Life

Chicago Police Officer Resigns Amid 'Scrutiny' After Viral Video Shows His Manhandling Black Woman

Officer Bruce Dyker has resigned after he was put on desk duty for a complaint brought against him last year where he was accused of excessive force.

James R. Sanders1508 days ago
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Life

Former Co-Worker Who Killed Black Man on Camping Trip Will Not Face Charges, Victim’s Family: ‘Not Surprised'

The family of Jamaican expat Peter Spencer says they are not surprised after it was announced on Tuesday that their son’s shooter would not be facing charges.

James R. Sanders1592 days ago
Louisville Protests
Life

In 2021 Police Shot and Killed 1,055 People, 27 Percent Were Black According to New Report

A policing project started in 2015 has tracked fatal shootings at the hands of the police across the nation and revealed 2021 to be the highest year yet.

James R. Sanders1604 days ago
lauren smith fields and brother lakeem jetter
Life

Exclusive: Interview with Mother and Brother of Lauren Smith-Fields Amid News of Homicide Investigation

In an exclusive interview with Complex, attorney for the family of Lauren Smith-Fields confirms that they'll be seeking the help of the Department of Justice.

James R. Sanders1639 days ago
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Life

Family of Lauren Smith-Fields to Sue Bridgeport, Connecticut for Violating Civil Rights Under 14th Amendment

The family of influencer Lauren Smith-Fields is suing the city of Bridgeport in Connecticut for violating their civil rights under the 14th amendment.

James R. Sanders1646 days ago
Joyce Watkins Sitting at Exoneration Hearing Tennessee Supreme Court
Life

A 74-Year-Old Black Woman Gets Exonerated After Spending 28 Years in Prison for Wrongful Murder Conviction

Joyce Watkins was granted parole in 2015, but she immediately began taking steps towards clearing her name and getting her 1988 conviction overturned.

James R. Sanders1653 days ago
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