Teen Who Filmed George Floyd’s Death to Be Honored at 2020 PEN America Gala

PEN America announced that Darnella Frazier, the 17-year-old young woman who filmed the death of George Floyd, will be receiving the 2020 PEN/Benenson Courage Award, according to a press release. PEN America will honor the teen at its virtual gala celebration on Dec. 8. While former police officer Derek Chauvin […]

Beyoncé Speaks Out Against Violence Towards #EndSARS Protesters After 12 Shot Dead During Peaceful Demonstration

Beyoncé is once again using her platform to speak out in solidarity for those in the fight against police brutality happening in Nigeria. On Tuesday ( Oct 20) Beyoncé took to Instagram to share her support of protestors and activists fighting on the frontlines of the #EndSARS movement and speak […]

‘Truth Be Told’: Breonna Taylor Grand Juror Breaks Silence, Suggests Daniel ‘Sellout’ Cameron Lied

One of the grand jurors responsible for the widely criticized indictment against a Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor‘s killing has spoken out weeks after filing a motion to legally speak out about the controversial case. The “Anonymous Juror #1” suggested that Kentucky Attorney General Daniel […]

New Podcast ‘Resistance’ Shares Stories of Activism During the BLM Movement

The revolution can be heard and played in repeat beginning today (October 14), thanks to the new Gimlet/Spotify podcast “Resistance,” which highlights stories from national activists and leaders in the movement for Black lives. No End in Sight for Jets Hosted by poet and producer Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr., the first episode, […]