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Another incident of police using excessive force has gone viral. On Sunday, June 14, 2020, the Woodlynne Police Department released bodycam footage of cops harassing a group of Black teens. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 13, in Woodlynne, New Jersey after cops were called following claims that teens were trespassing at a property. When…

Dr. Sampson Davis is on the front line of the COVID-19 health crisis. As an emergency room physician at several New Jersey hospitals, he knows the impact of the virus firsthand. Davis joined Health IQ to speak with CEO Munson Steed and senior rolling out writer A.R. Shaw about the issues that have come to…

Dr. Sampson Davis currently stands on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic as an ER doctor in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Davis, who is the author of Living and Dying in Brick City, recently discussed the racial impact of the coronavirus for rolling out’s “Health IQ” series. What should the Black community know when it…

As the global pandemic continues, parents have been forced to step into the role of teachers, as schools across the country have closed. This has left parents struggling to help their children with homework. Carl Brister, a New Jersey-based instructional coach and R&B singer, created a guide for parents to make this transition a little…

LeA Robinson is a singer, songwriter, producer, performer and sound engineer. Born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, Robinson is the granddaughter of hip-hop pioneer Sylvia Robinson. Her grandmother is best known for developing the first hip-hop record label, Sugar Hill Records, with her husband Joseph Robinson and producing the first rap song, “Rapper’s Delight.” …

Four high school basketball players are accused of fighting their coach after a game. The incident occurred in Newark, New Jersy on Feb. 4, according to ABC7. Someone captured cell phone footage of the junior varsity team players at Malcolm X. Shabazz High School. After traveling back to the school following a game, the players…

Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker has announced the first-ever federal bill that would outlaw any form of hair discrimination in the workplace. California recently became the first to pass such a bill on the state level while other states like Louisiana and New Jersey are working on similar legislation. Sen. Booker, D-New Jersey, is officially…

Halle Berry has been “slightly injured” making her new movie. Filming of the mixed martial arts film Bruised has been postponed for a few days after the 53-year-old actress was hurt during the filming of a fight scene at Mack’s Elite Heat Boxing Gym in Newark, New Jersey. Executive producer Brian Pitt declined to give…

Sommore has been making us laugh for more than two decades alone and as one-fourth of “The Queens of Comedy,” alongside sister comediennes Mo’Nique, Adele Givens and Laura Hayes. In addition to doing stand-up, she is also a writer, producer and entrepreneur. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she currently makes her home in Miami and…

New Jersey Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight was astonished to learn the black rag dolls she found in a One Dollar Zone could possibly be conceived of, approved and then made — much less actually get placed on supermarket shelves. These tar-tinted rag dolls are unique in that they are not meant to be held, hugged,…

Asiahn is a New Jersey-born artist who is helping people understand the stages of love in her music. She stopped by rolling out studios to talk about her music career her EP Love Train and the process of creating her recently released album Love Train 2. Here she shared how the music touches on love, being hurt…

A New Jersey mom is in jail after a threesome ended in hurt feelings and arson. Tasia S. Young, 33, is accused of setting fire to the residence of her boyfriend after she was told to leave the home. According to police, Young, her boyfriend, and another woman had just enjoyed several hours of sex…

Presidential candidate, Cory Booker feels “very, very blessed” in his relationship. The New Jersey senator who is dating actress, Rosario Dawson, is praising her for helping to make him a “better person” and making him more “courageous,” thanks to her “nurturing spirit.” In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, which will air on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, he…

If you’re a fashion junkie, more than likely you’ve stumbled across Black Vogue. The clothing line went viral after a Paris Fashion Week attendant was photographed wearing an eye-catching “Ghetto Until Proven Fashionable” hoodie. The woman behind the design is 25-year-old Nareasha Willis, a multitalented designer, creative director, entrepreneur and activist. The hoodie is a part…

Kyrzayda Rodriguez, who made a name for herself as an iconic and inspirational fashion blogger, died on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, after a short battle with gastric cancer. She was 40. Rodriguez was widely adored for her honesty regarding her battle with cancer. She often shared her ups and downs with her 487K followers on Instagram…

In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court allowed for states to legalize sports betting this past Monday, May 21. In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court voted for New Jersey and other states to authorize sports betting. Many consider this a step in the right direction despite it possibly hurting the integrity of the respective…

Fabolous is strongly insinuating that there is a lot more to the events that led to his arrest for alleged aggravated assault and making terrorist threats. The rapper is being maligned and vilified from coast to coast for the video that was released showing him threatening Emily B and her father — and waving around…

If you were connected enough to secure an invite to the grand opening of the Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in suburban Atlanta, you are probably sitting at your desk like this writer thinking of ways to update your current office and workspace. Small enhancements can make a big difference but good luck trying…

Wyclef Jean has been ordered to pay more than $484K after losing his home to foreclosure. The 48-year-old rapper, his company and his cousin-and-producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis have been hit with a bill of $484,554.90 after he allegedly failed to pay The Cruz Family Irrevocable Trust, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against him, a total of…

As the United States becomes more racially polarized a teacher in New Jersey has added her part to bigotry. The unidentified English teacher was upset when she heard students speaking Spanish. She told her class at Cliffside Park High School in Cliffside, New Jersey: “Men and women are fighting. They are not fighting for your…