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Another day, another racist Karen spewing hateful things at people who aren’t white. In this instance, Karen is an old white lady who was pissed off at a young Asian woman for exercising on the stairs at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance, California. My coworker/friend encountered an evil …

One of the officers charged with aiding and abetting Minnesota cop Derek Chauvin  in the killing of George Floyd is reportedly out of jail after posting a $750,000 bail. According to Hennepin County Jail records obtained by TMZ, Thomas Lane was conditionally released on bond Wednesday (June 10). His attorney, …

Thomas Lane, one of the fired police officers who was charged in the killing of George Floyd, was released from jail on Wednesday (Jun. 10) after posting his $750K bail. When asked how Lane was able to post bond so quickly, his lawyer simply told TMZ that it was …

Share0 Eboni K. Williams (file) With the growing desire for news relevant to black culture, attorney and television personality, Eboni K. Williams announced her latest gig as the host and executive producer of “Revolt Black News.” Williams unveiled the news that she will be the permanent host of the Revolt …

Ava DuVernay attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2017, in Hollywood, California.Photo: Frazer Harrison (Getty Images) Ava DuVernay is quite the busy woman, but she has somehow managed to make room for yet another important position. According to Deadline, the Academy Award nominee (for 13th) has been …

Apatow: It’s just about the struggles of a family, and all the ways they’re having trouble getting along. And then it does become a “comedy about cancer,” as [director] James L. Brooks always called it. But it’s very moving! So on some level I’m always dreaming of doing something in …

Portland, Oregon police chief Jami Resch announced on Monday (June 8) that she was stepping down amid protests against police brutality, ending her tenure after less than six months on the job. According to the Oregonian, Chuck Lovell, the former captain of the Police Bureau’s Community Services Division, has been …

Photo: Shutterstock The nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism have caused many long-standing American institutions to look inward and figure out how they can do the bare minimum to support the cause. The Marines have ordered the removal of Confederate flags from their bases; the Army has expressed …

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. “People finally see it. White people too,” George Floyd’s younger brother Philonise told the reporter Wesley …

Jhené Aiko is pulling out the confetti to celebrate her daughter Namiko Love Browner’s educational success!  “Namiko had her 6th grade CULMINATION today,” the proud mom wrote on Instagram. The singer went on to explain, “Her school was kindergarten through 6th grade, meaning she’s on her way to middle school.” In the photo …