The police may have never learned about the disgraceful conditions two Florida boys were living in if one of those children hadn’t called 911 for help. – Kalyn Womack Read More
Lee Carter, a Texas rapper who goes by the moniker “Viper,” was arrested Thursday after police claim he kept a pregnant woman locked in his garage for five years. He is accused of aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault. – Candace McDuffie Read More
The body of a Black boy was found in the woods by a Georgia cemetery over 20 years ago. The case went cold for years until the police identified their suspect: the boy’s mother. Now, she’s on trial facing murder charges. – Kalyn Womack Read More
Elon Musk endorsed a tweet Tuesday that suggested graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have IQs approaching “borderline intellectual impairment.” This isn’t the first time the billionaire celebrated blatant bigotry on his platform in recent months. In November, Musk promoted a tweet that said Jews push “hatred against whites.” – Thomas Germain Read More
A Black woman in Arizona was arrested and charged in connection to the death of her one-month-old child. The police didn’t report signs of trauma to the infant but what they did find was a bottle of Children’s NyQuil and an empty syringe. – Kalyn Womack Read More
Updated as of 1/8/2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Sheesh, eyes wide with his face hidden underneath a full mesh mask resembling a dog-muzzle and in restraint gloves, Deobra Redden was escorted in the courtroom by six court officers to finally receive his sentencing after violently interrupting his previous hearing. – Kalyn Womack Read More
Missouri police announced that six people have gone missing without a trace since August—but that’s not the scariest part. Upon further investigation, police said they found the individuals to be connected by an alleged cult they joined before their disappearance. – Kalyn Womack Read More
The day 17-year-old Dylan Butler opened fire at an Iowa high school, the world waited anxiously for a report of who was injured and worse, who was killed. Among the shooting’s fatalities was Black boy who is remembered for bringing an abundance of joy to his family. – Kalyn Womack Read More
Boy, how things can quickly change in the rap game. Nearly 23 years ago, it would have felt unfathomable that someone of Dame Dash’s stature, success, and popularity would fall into the (alleged) tax bracket that he has. – Noah A. McGee Read More
Before President Joe Biden walked to the pulpit to kick off his campaign in Charleston, South Carolina on Monday — Senior Pastor Reverend Eric Manning, 56, of the Mother Emanuel Church laid out ground rules. – Jessica Washington Read More
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