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Black Lieutenant was pulled over by two White Virginia cops. He’s filing a lawsuit for the inhumane treatment he experienced during the traffic stop. After watching the horrific footage, many people took their concerns to social media to highlight the injustices that still exist. “If police officers are willing to …

Photo: Lucky-photographer (Shutterstock) When we talk about systemic racism in America, one aspect tends to get left out of the discussion: Black people are disproportionately poor because, historically, we’ve been blocked from achieving generational wealth. From the Tulsa race riots to Detroit’s Black Bottom, U.S. history is full of stories …

Melvina Young, a master writer for Hallmark, has translated her intention of keeping her finger on the pulse of her community by turning their emotions into words of empowerment and empathy that say “we matter.” “Our job really hinges on the power of empathy, that ability to get into someone …

Dealing the grief and loss is a soul-shaking journey. It forces us to readjust and live life in a brand new way. If we’re not careful, the weight of grief can cause us to lose even more than our loved ones. We could lose ourselves. In those difficult times, we …

The Chicago couple known for turning down a Shark Tank deal a few years ago just raised over $2 million for CurlMix. The brand is part of the Listener Brands portfolio and has only been around since 2015. What’s the secret to their rapid success? The company launched an equity …

Former child star Quindon Tarver was killed in a car crash last week in Dallas,Texas. He was only 38 years old.  His uncle, Kevin Tarver, confirmed the sad news to Dallas Morning News, saying, “He had been through so much. But his focus was on his music. He was getting …

Screenshot: The Virginian-Pilot/ YouTube At this point, I really only have one question for police officers across the nation: Why are you like this? A Black man who also happens to be an Army lieutenant has recently filed a lawsuit alleging racial profiling and excessive use of force against two …

The drama over Lil Nas X’s “Satan Shoes” appears to be over. Nike has settled its lawsuit against MSCHF, the streetwear company that collaborated with the rapper to create the controversial sneakers.  According to Reuters, MSCHF will voluntarily recall the shoes and offer full refunds to purchasers “to remove them …

The state of North Carolina took 44 years away from an innocent man and has now only compensated him with $750,000. In August, North Carolina finally released Ronnie Long after serving 44 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was convicted by an all-white jury of …

The popular television series Iyanla: Fix My Life is coming to an end, as host Iyanla Vanzant shared with HollywoodLife, she knows it is time to say goodbye.  “I didn’t make the decision. I was guided spiritually. It’s time to go. I said, ‘OK,” she says. “I think mentally and …