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Virtual, Six-Week Violence Interruption Program in Washington, DC Concludes With Youth Civic Engagement Projects

Cedric Thompson, CEO of CIRTE

Washington, DC — The Center for Innovation Research and Transformation in Education (CIRTE) is excited to report on the success of its virtual Public Safety Academy. The program, created in […]

Man Who Detained Black Teen While Biking Charged With False Imprisonment

Luis Orlando Santos Santiago, man who detained Black teen

Seffner, FL — Luis Orlando Santos Santiago, a 54-year old man from Florida who reportedly stopped a Black teenage boy and detained him after falsely accusing him of breaking into […]

Colorado Police Handcuff Black Mom and 4 Kids After Mistaking Their Vehicle For a Stolen Motorcycle

Black family detained by Aurora Police over mistaken stolen vehicle

Nationwide — Police officers in Aurora, Colorado are under fire for detaining and handcuffing an African American mother and her four children after mistaking their SUV for a stolen motorcycle […]

New Event Series Pays Tribute to Black Children Killed By Violence in Chicago

Gyrls in the Hood Foundation

Nonprofit organizations Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. Foundation, This is Life to co-host ‘Gone Too Soon’ on July 25th Chicago, IL — Between the two week-span from the end of June […]

15-Year Old Black Girl Sent to Juvenile Detention For Not Doing Online Homework

Grace, Black teenage girl sentence to juvenile detention

Nationwide — A Michigan judge has sentenced an African American teenage girl named Grace to Juvenile Detention for not completing her online coursework when her school switched to remote learning […]

Woman Who Pulled a Gun on Black Family in Michigan Speaks Out

Jillian Wuestenberg, woman who pointed gun at Black family

Detroit, MI — Jillian Wuestenberg, a woman who pointed a gun at a Black woman and her daughters outside a restaurant in Metro Detroit, claims she feared for her life […]

Columbia University President Accused of Covering Up Decades of Racial Intimidation and Fraud

Lee Bollinger, President of Columbia University

Criminal complaints filed against Columbia President Lee C. Bollinger allege that he masterminded a $650,000 bribery, arbitration fraud, $5,000/day extortion, and judicial corruption scheme to avoid a $200 million dollar […]

White Couple Identified, Charged With Hate Crime For Vandalizing 'Black Lives Matter' Mural

White couple vandalizing Black Lives Matter mural in California

Nationwide — A couple from California has been charged with a hate crime after they were caught on video on July 4th defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in the […]

US Navy Cheats Black-Owned Business Owner Out of $100 Million Contract

Victor Ogunniyi, founder of CommsolGlobal

Nationwide — CommsolGlobal, a Black-owned business founded by Victor Ogunniyi, successfully bid on a five-year small business set aside contract with the US Navy for engine maintenance of their ships. […]

3 Officers Fired For Mocking, Taking Inappropriate Photos at Memorial of Black Man Killed By Police

White police officers fired for mocking Elijah McClain's death

Nationwide — Three police officers from Aurora, Colorado have been fired for reportedly taking photos of themselves as they mocked the death of 23-year old Elijah McClain, a Black man […]

Mom Upset After Daycare Expels 6-Year Old Girl For Wearing 'Black Lives Matter' Shirt

Journei and Deval Brockman, mother whose daughter was kicked out of daycare

Russellville, AR — Journei Brockman, a 6-year old girl from Arkansas, was reportedly kicked out of her daycare after being accused of “encouraging racism” for wearing shirts that support Black […]

American Policing: A Culture of Violence in Minority Communities

A Deep Dive book by Timothy Williams, Jr.

Former LAPD detective and leading national expert Timothy T. Williams, Jr. dives deep into police procedure, use of force, and wrongful convictions in debut book! Los Angeles, CA — According […]

OPINION: Protesting Doesn’t Solve Our Problems

African Americans protesting

By Terrance Amen Nationwide — If protesting solved the major problems in our community, we wouldn’t be protesting the same things we’ve protested for over 100 years. Yes, protesting draws […]

Still No Jail Time For White Couple Who Starved and Abused Their Black Adopted Children in 2019

Kenny and Kelly Fry, white parents who abused their Black adopted children

Osceola, IA — In June 2019, Kenny and Kelly Fry, a couple from Iowa, pleaded guilty to child endangerment after being accused of starving and abusing two Black children they […]

Documentary Produced By Son of White Civil Rights Activist Hitting Record Numbers on Amazon

Loki and Joan Mulholland, producers of documentary 'The Uncomfortable Truth'

A new film called “The Uncomfortable Truth” is taking over Amazon. Nearly 200K people have watched the film in seven days. When Loki Mulholland, the son of Civil Rights Hero, […]

Mocha Moms, Nation's Oldest Support Group For Mothers of Color, Takes Practical Steps To End Police Violence

Mocha Moms protesting

Upper Marlboro, MD — As the life was being choked out of George Floyd, he called out, “Mama!” Our sons and daughters are calling for us and Mocha Moms, Inc. […]

Black Wealth Matters Group Protests Racist SEC Attack Against Entrepreneur Solomon Ali, Asks Black Caucus to Intervene

Solomon Ali

The newly formed Atlanta-based group seeks to combat rampant discrimination against African-American owned businesses and African-American entrepreneurs. Nationwide — A newly formed group of African American community members are demanding […]

Philadelphia Court Supervisor Fired After Saying that Black Lives Don't Matter to Him

Michael Henkel

Nationwide — Michael Henkel, a 61-year old man who worked as a Family Court supervisor in Philadelphia, has been fired from his job after being caught on camera causing a […]

Outrage After Black Man Sentenced to 55-Years in Prison After Alabama Cop Killed His Friend

Lakeith Smith

Millbrook, AL — Lakeith Smith, an African American man from Alabama, was only 15-years old when he was convicted of felony murder after a police officer shot and killed his […]

Woman Apologizes For Calling Police on Man Who Wrote 'Black Lives Matter' on His Property

Lisa Alexander

Nationwide — Lisa Alexander, a CEO of a skincare company in San Francisco, has publicly apologized for calling the police on James Juanillo, a Filipino man who wrote the slogan […]

Black Woman Expert Launches Program to Train Police Officers on Race and Racism

Anita Jack-Davies, founder of Bridges2Bridges

Nationwide — Dr. Anita Jack-Davies, an academic and cross-cultural expert with over 20 years of experience in training and instruction, has launched Badges2Bridges – an online program that trains police […]

In New Video, Mothers Call For Action to Save Black Sons’ Lives

Mothers in 'I Have a Black Son' video

Newspaper debuts “I Have a Black Son” video that shines light on fear about police brutality toward African American men Denver, CO — The murder of George Floyd by police […]

America Urgently Needs Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to Bring Unity, Equity and...

Dr. Gail C. Christopher

Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director, National Collaborative for Health Equity Nationwide — “Today, the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) enthusiastically applauds the House Resolution urging that […]

Father and Son Release Emotional "I Can't Breathe" Song About George Floyd That Takes Your Breath Away

Dante Lee and Dad, Irvin Lee, the Undiscovered Artist with artwork for I Can't Breathe song

A breath-taking song written in memory of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless other victims of racial profiling, police brutality, and police misconduct. Nationwide — When Dante suggested […]

School Principal Tells Black Teen She Can't Graduate Because of Her Braids

Kienjanae Hooper, Black teen banned from graduating because of her braids

Gladewater, TX — Kienjanae “KJ” Hooper, an 18-year old high school senior from Texas, says she was heartbroken when the principal at her school told her she was not allowed to […]

Book Addresses Whether or Not the Killing of George Floyd Was a Tipping Point for Racism in America

Solving the Race Issue in America by HJ Harris

Nationwide — CNN News Host Chris Cuomo made a powerful statement when he said that we must “know our history” to truly understand why the killing of George Floyd is […]

Owner of Black-Owned BBQ Joint Killed By Louisville Officers Who Had Body Cameras Turned Off

David McAtee, Black business owner killed by Louisville Police

Nationwide — David McAtee, a 53-year old African American entrepreneur who owned a BBQ restaurant in Louisville, KY, and reportedly often fed the police for free, was shot and killed […]

Outrage After Bar Owner Not Charged For Killing 22-Year Old Black Protester in Omaha

James Scurlock, young Black protester killed in Omaha, Nebraska

Nationwide — James Scurlock, a 22-year old African American protester, was killed on May 28th by a white bar owner in Omaha, Nebraska, during what witnesses say was a peaceful protest […]

Officials Confirm That Violent Protesters in Minneapolis Are Mostly From White Supremacist Groups

White supremacists rioting in Minneapolis after George Floyd's death

Minneapolis, MN — Amidst the peaceful protesting over the killing of George Floyd, CBS News and Fox 9 have confirmed that most of the rioters and violent protesters in Minneapolis […]

Organization to Hold Trump and Congress Accountable for Black Americans Who Died From COVID-19

Black Americans wearing face masks

Triangle ADOS Shares White House Petition and Submitted a Proposal for Concerned Black American Citizens (CBAC) Nationwide — Triangle ADOS in collaboration with ADOS CT, ADOS NE, Twin Cities ADOS, […]

Man Who Vandalized Stores in Minneapolis Appears to Be a Police Officer

Jacob Pederson, St Paul police officer accused of vandalism

Nationwide — Jacob Pederson, a police officer of the St. Paul Police Department, has been identified by some sources as the man in a viral video who is seen vandalizing […]

Mississippi Mayor Says, "If You Can Say You Can't Breathe, You're Breathing"

Hal Marx and Police Officer who killed Kevin Floyd

Nationwide — The violent arrest that caused the brutal death of George Floyd caught in a now-viral video has sparked worldwide outrage against the excessive use of force by police on […]

Black Postal Worker from Atlanta Shot and Killed While Delivering Mail

Dequavious Graves

Nationwide — Dequavious Graves, a 31-year-old African American postal worker from Atlanta, Georgia, was shot and killed while delivering mail in DeKalb County. His family is mourning the sudden loss […]

Viral Video Shows Officer Punching Black Man, But Police Say Clip Is Misleading

Ramone Hester

Nationwide — A video showing an Henryetta, Oklahoma officer punching a Black man on the ground went viral, sparking outrage. Police say the clip shows only part of the arrest and […]

High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students

Alicia Hughes

Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]

White Man Allegedly Killed His Black Neighbor Because He Thought He Was a ‘Terrorist’

Dominic Nosacek, Angelo Nelson

Nationwide — Dominic Nosacek, who is from Wisconsin, is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed his Black neighbor, Angelo Nelson, because he believed he was a “terrorist.” […]

Former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver Calls for Accuracy in Water Crisis Narrative

Flint Mayor Karen Williams Weaver

Nationwide — Former Mayor Karen Williams Weaver tuned in to listen to United States Senator Elissa Slotkin’s speech about the anniversary of the Flint water crisis on the Senate floor. […]

Black Mother Shot and Killed Inside Car, Baby in Back Seat Survived Without Injuries

Gabryel Ayers

Nationwide — Gabryel Ayers, a 26-year-old African American mother from Chicago, Illinois, was killed when gunmen opened fire on her car on the city’s South Side. Her 1-year-old daughter in […]

Youth Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Minors in the Church

Junior Andrew Bennett

Nationwide — Junior Andrew Bennett, a 32-year-old African American church pastor from Pinon Hills, Southern California, has been arrested after investigators linked him to multiple child sex abuse allegations. Authorities […]

Missing Black Mom Found Decomposing in Her Apartment. Police Arrest Her Roommate

Lawanda McGee

Nationwide — Lawanda McGee, an African American woman from St. Louis, Missouri, was found decomposing in her apartment weeks after she went missing, and her roommate has been charged with […]

Black Mom Rightfully Upset After 4-Year-Old Daughter Placed in Wrong Car During School Pickup

Brielle Davis

Nationwide — Daija Spencer, an African American mother, says her 4-year-old daughter, Brielle Davis, was accidentally placed in the wrong car during pickup at an elementary school in Houston, Texas. […]

Meet the Young Black Advocate Using His Own Story to Amplify Youth Caregivers

Omarion Calloway

Nationwide — For Omarion Calloway, caregiving was not a role he chose. It was a reality he grew into early. At just 10 years old, he became a caregiver within […]

Missing 17-Year-Old Black Teen Found Dead After Leaving With a Man She Met Through Online Gaming

Hailey Buzbee

Nationwide — Hailey Buzbee, a 17-year-old African American teen from Fishers, Indiana who went missing in early January, is believed to have been found dead in Perry County, Ohio. dead. […]

Man Avoids Death Penalty in Murder of 5-Year-Old Girl He Left to be Eaten by Alligators

Harrel Braddy, Quatisha "Candy" Maycock

Nationwide — Harrel Braddy, a 76-year-old man from Florida who killed 5-year-old Quatisha “Candy” Maycock and left her body for alligators, was spared the death penalty on Friday. A jury […]

Trump Had Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Two Other Black Journalists Arrested For Covering the News

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, Jamael Lydel Lundy, and Trahern Jeen Crews, the Black journalists arrested in Minneapolis

Nationwide — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested Friday in what critics are calling a direct assault on press freedom, as the Trump administration moved to arrest four Black […]

Black Dad Stabbed to Death in Front of His 3 Sons While Teaching Them to Ride Bikes

Jimmy Chase

Nationwide — Jimmy Chase, an African American father from Mercer County, New Jersey, was tragically stabbed to death in front of his three young sons while teaching them how to […]

Suspect Who Killed 22-Year-Old Pregnant Black Woman Finally Arrested

Teonia Stokes, Dorreous Brooks

Nationwide — Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old African American female college student who was 7 months pregnant, was fatally shot in Monroe, Georgia. The suspect, Dorreous Brooks, was arrested days later […]

Man Who Killed Black Mom of 2 in Car Crash Gets Only 90 Days in Prison

Regina Bright, Jonathan McDougald

Nationwide — The family of Regina Bright, an African American mother of 2 from Omaha, Nebraska, is outraged after the man who killed her in a car crash was sentenced […]

Army Sergeant Arrested for Beating 3-Year-Old Who Didn't Want to Practice His ABCs

Paul Thames

Nationwide — Paul Thames, a man from Waco, Texas, and a U.S. Army sergeant, is facing charges after allegedly beating a 3-year-old boy who didn’t want to practice his ABCs. […]

Homeless Black Woman from Michigan Found Frozen to Death Outside

Moneque Cook

Nationwide — Moneque Cook, an African American woman from Mount Clemens, Michigan, was found unresponsive in freezing weather behind a dumpster and later died at a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating […]

Black Man Gets 22 Years in Prison for Self Defense Shooting During Armed Home Invasion

Dovico Raynard Miles

Nationwide — Dovico Raynard Miles, an African American man from Gainesville, Florida, who fought back during a violent 2022 home invasion, was sentenced to more than 22 years in federal […]

Inmate Continues to Stalk 16-Year-Old Black Teen from Behind Bars By Sending Her Letters

Christopher Turner

Nationwide — Christopher Turner, a 53-year-old man detained in Nashville, Tennessee, is accused of stalking a 16-year-old Black teen and continuing to contact her even while behind bars. Police say the […]

Innocent Black Man Shot Dead After Dad Mistakes Him for Daughter's Kidnapper

Desmond Butler, Jonathan Ross Mata

Nationwide — Desmond Butler, a 25-year-old African American man who works as an Amazon manager, was shot and killed by Jonathan Ross Mata, a father who mistakenly thought he was his […]

Black Mom of 5 from North Carolina Still Missing Two Years After Calling 911

Marissa Carmichael

Nationwide — Marissa Carmichael, an African American woman from Greensboro, North Carolina, disappeared after calling 911 to report a robbery at a local gas station. Two years later, the mother […]

Black Police Officer Shot 10 Times By White Officer Who Thought He Was the Suspect

Clarence Belton

Nationwide — Clarence Belton, an African American police officer assigned to an FBI task force, was shot more than ten times during a 2019 drug raid after a fellow officer, […]

Black Man Who Received $1M After 25 Years for Wrongful Conviction Ordered to Return Money

Desmond Ricks

Nationwide — Desmond Ricks, an African American man from Detroit, Michigan, spent 25 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. After his release, he received more than […]

Black Dad of 2 Named Keith Porter Killed By Off-Duty ICE Agent, His Family Speaks Out

Keith Porter Jr.

Nationwide — As protests intensify nationwide over recent fatal shootings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the family of Keith Porter Jr. is again demanding justice. Porter, a 43-year-old African […]

Bank Refuses to Reimburse 83-Year-Old Black Grandma Whose Check Was Illegally Cashed

Billie Young

Nationwide — Billie Young, an 83-year-old African American grandmother from Dallas, Texas, says a check she wrote to pay off her car loan was cashed by someone else. She and […]

Black Dad Handcuffed While Reporting His Daughter's Abduction, Now Suing Police

Darnay Cockrell

Nationwide — Darnay Cockrell, an African American father from Mesa, Arizona, is suing the police after officers handcuffed him after he called 911 to report his 4-year-old daughter’s abduction. The […]

Innocent Black Man Speaks Out on Wrongful Arrest and Unlawful Removal of Child

Melvin Toms

Nationwide — Civil rights activist Essie Berry is calling for a formal investigation into allegations presented by Mr. Melvin Toms, who formally submitted a complaint regarding a wrongful arrest and […]

Black Teen Tased by Police on a School Bus Says He Did Nothing Wrong

Lanier Johnson-Hunt

Nationwide — Lanier Johnson-Hunt, an 18-year-old African American teen from Fulton County, Georgia, says police used excessive force after tasing him on a school bus, despite his insistence that he did […]

Judge Clears One of Two Men in Hip-Hop Star Jam Master Jay's Murder Case

Karl Jordan Jr., Jam Master Jay

Nationwide — A federal judge overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay in 2002. The ruling cited insufficient […]

Man Shot and Killed Ex-Girlfriend After Chasing Her While She Called 911

Daniel Harmon, Jamilla Shanae' Smith

Nationwide — Daniel Harmon, an African American man from Aiken County, Georgia, ran over his ex-girlfriend while she was on a 911 call and later shot her in the head […]

Florida Manager Faces Charges for Stealing Over $500K from Doctor’s Office

Regina Peacock

Nationwide — Regina Peacock, a woman from Florida who worked as an office manager at a Tallahassee doctor’s office, has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from her employer. […]