Arrest of Black Asheville Janitor Raises Questions About Policing and Bias

Body-camera footage showing Asheville police officers forcibly arresting a 63-year-old Black janitor outside the Grove Arcade has renewed debates over racial profiling and the use of excessive force. The incident, which took place on December 9, began when officers mistakenly believed Louis Searles was involved […]

Mystery Surrounds Death of Maryland Influencer in Cleveland

Reyna Dunlap, a 33-year-old Maryland social media influencer, was found dead in a vacant house in Cleveland, Ohio, earlier this month under circumstances her family says remain unresolved. Known online as “The Nude Queen,” Dunlap had traveled to Cleveland to audition for Baddies Midwest, a reality […]

Nets Fall Short Against Knicks

Russell’s 23 Not Enough In Loss To Knicks Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Shara Talia Taylor The Brooklyn Nets fell to their cross-town rivals, the New York Knicks, in a 99-95 loss Tuesday night at the Barclays Center.   It was their third meeting […]

Knicks Win 2nd In A Row

By Samori Benjamin The Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night at the Barclays Center 99-95. This was the third meeting between the two teams this season with the Knicks winning all three. Knicks big man Karl Anthony Towns had a game high 25 […]