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Actress Natalie Desselle-Reid has passed away at the age of 53. She is being mourned by her fans and colleagues on social media, including by her one time co-star Halle Berry. The two starred in the 1997 comedy B.A.P.S., which has become a cult classic. Berry wrote on Instagram,”I’m in …

President-elect Joe Biden has selected retired general and former commander of U.S. Central Command  Lloyd Austin as his secretary of defense. Biden offered Austin, a four star general, the position last weekend, according to CNN, after Austin emerged as the leading candidate. If appointed, Austin will become the first Black …

Photo: Jaromir Chalabala (Shutterstock) You don’t need me to tell you that cops absolutely showed their asses during the protests that initially arose from the death of George Floyd. Surprisingly, two Virginia cops are actually facing charges as a result of their conduct during one of those protests. According to …

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. The ATLANTIC 43 days. President-elect Joe Biden takes office in a month and half. In the …

Chadwick Boseman’s final film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is currently playing in select cities and hits Netflix on Dec. 18. Director George C. Wolfe opened up about an emotional moment the actor, who passed away of colon cancer in August. Wolfe told WSJ. Magazine that Boseman, who plays trumpet player …

United States Attorney Russell Coleman made the announcement last week. “Here in Kentucky, we revere our First and Second Amendment freedoms, not foolishness which puts police and protesters at grave risk.” Grandmaster Jay is the founder of the “Not F*****g Around Coalition” (NFAC). NFAC is a Black nationalist paramilitary organization …

Screenshot: San Francisco Police Department/ Body camera footage On December 7, 2019, in San Francisco’s Mission District, a 24-year-old Black man was shot multiple times by two officers with the San Francisco Police Department. His leg was later amputated due to his injuries, according to his attorney. The man—a burglary …

The San Diego Unified School District is reportedly offering a mandatory program to teachers in which they commit to being “antiracist.” “White Privilege Training,” according to documents obtained by journalist Christopher F. Rufo, reveal that teachers must accept that their unconscious bias is perpetuating racial superstructures and that they will …

There is history being made! According to Deadline, as of February 1, 2021, Rashida Jones will be taking over as president of MSNBC, making her the first Black executive to lead one of the major cable news networks. She is replacing Phil Griffin, who will be stepping down next year. …

Photo: Firefighter Montreal (Shutterstock) One of the positives, for lack of a better word, of the renewed focus on systemic racism in America is seeing Black people across the country speaking out about the years of racist treatment they’ve tolerated in their respective fields. A group of Black firefighters in …