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Family of Pregnant Woman Slain By Ohio Cop On Video Demands His Arrest

The family of pregnant Black woman in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking justice for her death. Video footage recently disclosed to the public revealed that she was shot to death in her car by a local police officer. Ta’Kiya Young was 21-years-old when she was fatally shot by a member of

Video Shows Tennessee House Speaker Allegedly Assaulting Black Rep

Cameron Sexton, State House Speaker In Tennessee, has been accused of assaulting a Black representative. Released video footage shows Rep. Justin Pearson being shoved by his fellow state rep. According to The Black Wall Street Times, the altercation played out along party lines. Sexton, a Republican from Crossville, clashed with

Shaquille O’Neal And Son, Myles, Bond Over Shared Love Of DJing

While married to TV personality Shaunie Henderson, Shaquille O’Neal acted as a father figure for her oldest son, Myles, who was from a past relationship. O’Neal was so close to Myles that he adopted him, and now, due to their special bond, the 26-year-old has decided to follow in the

White Teenager Indicted For Attempting To Drown A Black Juvenile

An unnamed white teenager has been indicted on charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in front of a grand jury after allegedly trying to drown a Black juvenile in a Chatham, Massachusetts, pond on July 19.  The District Attorney’s office explained, “After a Dangerousness Hearing in

The CROWN Act In Effect In Texas As Of September 1

The Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, more commonly known as the CROWN Act, went into effect in the state of Texas on September 1. The new passing will enforce unwavering protection against discrimination in the workplace and public schools based on natural “race-based” hairstyles like

Family of Pregnant Woman Slain By Ohio Cop On Video Demands His Arrest

The family of pregnant Black woman in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking justice for her death. Video footage recently disclosed to the public revealed that she was shot to death in her car by a local police officer. Ta’Kiya Young was 21-years-old when she was fatally shot by a member of

Video Shows Tennessee House Speaker Allegedly Assaulting Black Rep

Cameron Sexton, State House Speaker In Tennessee, has been accused of assaulting a Black representative. Released video footage shows Rep. Justin Pearson being shoved by his fellow state rep. According to The Black Wall Street Times, the altercation played out along party lines. Sexton, a Republican from Crossville, clashed with

Shaquille O’Neal And Son, Myles, Bond Over Shared Love Of DJing

While married to TV personality Shaunie Henderson, Shaquille O’Neal acted as a father figure for her oldest son, Myles, who was from a past relationship. O’Neal was so close to Myles that he adopted him, and now, due to their special bond, the 26-year-old has decided to follow in the

White Teenager Indicted For Attempting To Drown A Black Juvenile

An unnamed white teenager has been indicted on charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in front of a grand jury after allegedly trying to drown a Black juvenile in a Chatham, Massachusetts, pond on July 19.  The District Attorney’s office explained, “After a Dangerousness Hearing in

The CROWN Act In Effect In Texas As Of September 1

The Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, more commonly known as the CROWN Act, went into effect in the state of Texas on September 1. The new passing will enforce unwavering protection against discrimination in the workplace and public schools based on natural “race-based” hairstyles like