The mayor of Tallahassee, Andrew Gillum, pulled an upset victory in Florida’s primary for governor. President Trump’s favored candidate will face him in the fall. Gillum would be the state’s first black governor, while in other states Stacey Abrams and Ben Jealous are poised to […]
In Dallas, a former police officer was found guilty of shooting and killing an unarmed black high school freshman, using a high powered rifle. The officer was fired from the Balch Springs Police Department after he shot 15-year-old Jordan Edwards. The incident happened as Jordan […]
At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, students and protesters toppled the towering Confederate monument nicknamed Silent Sam. Their action was surely meant to end the debate over the divisive symbol at the university, but could have intensified it instead. The statue was […]
A 26 year old Florida woman was arrested for allegedly throwing her 4 year old daughter into a river and letting her drown. According to TheGrio, The Tampa Police Department released a press statement on the arrest of Shakayla “Kayla” Denson. Denson was charged with first […]
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones s receiving backlash from players for forcing his team to stand during the national anthem, amid tidal waves of player protests. In May, the league said players could be penalized financially for kneeling during the anthem, but wouldn’t if they […]
At Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, an email promoting white supremacy was sent to students, faculty, and staff.. The University condemned the email , saying that it “violates our fundamental commitment to fostering an inclusive community and is absolutely unacceptable.” In an emailed statement, the […]
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