Fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown was ‘justified,’ North Carolina DA says, as new video released

The fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. by North Carolina deputies was “justified” because he posed “an immediate threat to others,” prosecutors said Tuesday, as new police body camera footage showing the deadly encounter was released. “This case clearly illustrates the officers who used deadly force […]

‘Police Officers Are Human’: Iyanla Vanzant Shares How She Wants to Heal Officers Amid Police Tension In Black Communities

Iyanla Vanzant’s show “Iyanla, Fix My Life” may have ended, but the inspirational speaker is not ready to stop helping people. During a recent interview, Vanzant expressed that she wants to work with police departments to change the dynamic between them and the Black community. […]

Georgia Governor Repeals 1863 Citizen’s Arrest Law Ahead Of Trial For Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a repeal of the state’s 1863 citizen’s arrest law, which previously stated that bystanders could make an arrest if they witnessed a crime. The legislation, which was signed on Monday, comes a little over a year after Ahmaud Arbery was fatally shot by white vigilantes […]

California School District Apologizes for Planning ‘Support Circle for White Students’ Amid Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Have you ever come across a story that you know you’re supposed to be upset and offended by, but it’s just so damn hilarious that you forget to be disgusted? School officials in Piedmont, Calif., are apologizing for their plans to organize a “support circle […]