Who is Sean Grayson? Ex-cop had lengthy disciplinary record before Sonya Massey killing
A jury convicted former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey on Wednesday (Oct. 29). But long before Grayson shot Massey in her home, the ex-police officer had a lengthy disciplinary record. Despite the red flags on Grayson’s record, it did not stop him from being hired by […]
A Confederate statue is restored as part of Trump’s efforts to reshape how history is told
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has restored a memorial to a Confederate general in Washington, D.C. that demonstrators took down during racial justice protests in the summer of 2020, part of a broader effort by the president to reshape the way the country’s history is told. The statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate general and diplomat who later […]
Hurricane Melissa kills at least 30 across the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa is actively ripping its way through the Caribbean. The storm’s 185 mph winds and heavy rainfall are leaving islands, many once called paradise, unrecognizable due to flooding and destruction. “I have never seen anything like this before in all my years living here,” a Jamaican resident, Jennifer Small, told the Associated Press. “It was […]
‘Done…forever’: Keith Powers celebrates going 6 months without alcohol as he advocates for mental health
Keith Powers is continuing to check the days off his calendar. After celebrating that he had gone more than six months without alcohol in July, the actor took to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday (Oct. 29) to reveal he is faithfully sticking to his goals. “Today is my 300th day of no alcohol!” he posted […]
‘She’s DC’s baby’: Documentary hopes to bring new attention to Relisha Rudd’s missing person’s case
On what should have been her 20th birthday, the world is once again saying Relisha Rudd’s name. Eleven years after her disappearance, “The Vanishing of Relisha Rudd: A Cold Case Reexamined” brings new life to her story. The docuseries, produced by the Black and Missing Foundation, revisits the haunting case of an 8-year-old girl who […]
Here’s how much Obamacare will increase if Trump and Congress don’t strike a deal
Americans who buy private health insurance through the Obamacare marketplace are officially receiving notices about how much their premiums will increase next year. The Trump administration previewed the new plans sold under the Affordable Care Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law in 2010. According to a new analysis of the plans published by […]
Amazon lays off over 14,000 employees in first round of cuts, ex-employees react
As if there weren’t enough people out of work, Amazon has reportedly laid off tens of thousands of employees from its corporate operations, including one woman currently on vacation. On Tuesday, October 28, the tech giant began laying off nearly 14,000 employees with plans to lay off almost 30,000 ultimately as it makes way for […]
Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can’t agree on first-degree murder charge
A jury on Wednesday convicted an Illinois sheriff’s deputy of second-degree murder, a lesser charge, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report a suspected prowler. Sean Grayson could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison or even probation. The jury did not convict him of first-degree […]
‘Love Island’ star Olandria Carthen responds after being called the N-word on livestream as Huda Mustafa laughs along
Olandria Carthen is fed up with racism and people trolling her online. The “Love Island” alum was the victim of a racial slur when an anonymous caller called her the N-word during a livestream featuring her “Love Island” castmate Huda Mustafa and Mustafa’s boyfriend Louis Russell. Both Russell and Mustafa can be seen laughing in […]
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces plan to assist city residents impacted by on-going government shutdown
The city of Baltimore will tap into its resources to help foot the bill for workers and residents for food, child care and rent as thousands are set to lose access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on November 1 as government shutdown continues. On Tuesday, October 28, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced […]