By all accounts, Sylvia McGhee, 14, was a bright and outgoing middle school student who had a full life ahead of her. Now her family is grieving and wondering why Sylvia snuck out of the house in the early morning
The city of Anniston, Alabama, is still reeling from a tragic event that occurred in a quiet working-class neighborhood. On Sunday, March 31, 2019, Trenton Gordon, 23, was bringing his infant daughter home to the child’s mom. The mother had a
The tragic murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle by an unknown gunman has shocked his fans worldwide. His death in the community he was trying to uplift has many people on social media claiming a host of conspiracies, including that he
A simple mistake of getting into the wrong Uber vehicle has led to the death of a University of South Carolina student. Samantha Josephson, 21, had just left a group of friends at a local bar and requested an Uber
A Black teen in Atlanta is dead after making the simple error of knocking on the wrong apartment door. The Atlanta Police Department announced that Omarian Banks, 19, was shot dead at The Retreat apartment complex on Fairburn Road, Friday
The national president of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., David E. Marion, has taken unprecedented action in the wake of the death of a college athlete at Georgia Tech. Marion has issued a moratorium to all 700 chapters of Omega Psi Phi
An illicit affair with a wealthy and connected physician has resulted in the alleged kidnapping, torture and forced abortion of his Black mistress. Dr. Vignendra Ariyarajah, a Harvard-trained cardiologist from Malaysia, faces charges in Brooklyn, New York, that he masterminded
The Chicago Police Department has a long and troubled history when it comes to policing the Black community. In 2019 alone, cases against dozens of Black men had to be dropped because it was proven multiple officers fabricated evidence in
Self-described “delivert” former gay Black man, Andrew Caldwell, became a viral internet sensation after his over the top testimony at a COGIC Conference in 2014. In the video, Caldwell proudly exclaims, “I’m not gay no [sic] more,” to the thunderous
During times of oppression in the Black community, there have arisen both men and women who can best be described as an “anti-heroes.” Among the most notorious, was legendary Black gangster Ellsworth Raymond Johnson, known on the streets of Harlem
Once again, a story of ignorance of history and racism is costing a group of White college students dearly. This time the incident involves members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity on the campus of the University of Georgia in
The Broadway stage has met the reality of race relations and artistic expression as a baffling claim of reverse discrimination that is making its way to the US Supreme Court. The musical “Hamilton,” which some critics have stated saved the
Things just got a little worse for Corinne Terrone, after a racist rant against a Black man at a grocery store was caught on video. It was bad enough that she let the n-word flow from her lips along with
The tale of teachers and sexual misconduct seems to occur more frequently in the news. But the story of kindergarten teacher Audra Elizabeth Mabel, 34, is disturbing because her activities included child porn featuring her own 1-year-old son. Until last
A sun-filled birthday and spring break vacation in Miami turned to tragedy for Mariah Michelle Logan, 23, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Logan was a passenger in a rental car traveling with her girlfriends after a three-day vacation when
The name Lee Boyd Malvo is one that brings to mind the terror that struck Washington, D.C. and gripped the nation. In 2002, Malvo, at the time 17, was the accomplice of John Allen Muhammad, who is better known as
The death of unarmed Black teen Michael Brown was a watershed moment in race relations in America. Brown was shot dead by former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson while his arms were raised. It led to the rallying cry from
A Connecticut’s woman’s racist rant caught in a grocery store has gone viral and the repercussions came quick. The incident at a ShopRite is shocking given the language used and the fact that the woman’s two small children were present.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has seen unparalleled success with its superhero franchise. By far the biggest box office hits have been the Avengers series and Black Panther. Black fans of both series were excited to see the return of
When Dyma Loving, 26 and her friend Adrianna Green, 22, called police after a neighbor pulled a gun on them, they never expected the violent response from law enforcement. Miami-Dade County police arrived at the scene and despite being the victim,
