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The 1985 MOVE Bombing: How Philadelphia Carried Out a State-Sanctioned Massacre

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia carried out one of the deadliest acts of state violence in U.S. history—the MOVE bombing. In a coordinated assault, the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a military-grade bomb on a residential home. The explosion killed eleven people, including five children. It also burned down 61 homes in a Black neighborhood. Police…

Bysimone clarkeFebruary 26, 20250Comments

Lifestyle Politics

Chilling Details About Tyre Nichols’s Death So Far

Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died days after he was fatally beaten by officers during a traffic stop on January 7th. Since then, five former Memphis Police Department officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes over his death. On January 30th, the department said it had let go of seven officers…

ByNamhla LebonaFebruary 1, 20230Comments

Entertainment

Tiffany Haddish Says She Won’t Stop Wearing Fur Until Black People Stop Getting Shot

Tiffany Haddish has stated that she will continue to wear fur in her own personal protest against police brutality. The comedian took to Instagram in a video on Dec. 30 on how she snagged a fur vest from one of her fans who attended one of her comedy shows. Haddish then made a declaration of…

ByKiara ManningJanuary 8, 20190Comments

Breaking News Politics trending

Officers Responsible For The Killing Of Alton Sterling Will Not Be Prosecuted

On July 5th of 2016, Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old Black American was shot several times at close range by two White Baton Rouge Police Department officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His death resulted in an uproar within communities in America. Years later, the two officers (Blane Salamoni, Howie Lake II), responsible for his death are…

ByChildish KiddApril 3, 20180Comments

Entertainment

“Strong Island” is a Raw Documentary about Social Injustice

Yance Ford's Strong Island is a cry for social justice. The documentary is about William Ford, a black teacher, who was shot and killed in 1992 by auto shop employee, Mark Reilly, over arguments about delays. The film also highlights the devastation on Ford's death had on his family. When the case was brought before…

ByEndíaSeptember 22, 20170Comments

Music

WATCH: “Land of the Free” Joey Badass Music Video!

Rap lovers will soon have much to discuss when the new Joey Badass album drops. All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ is a title that sparks ideas of political commentary and the concept of the American dream. It is a bold name, and if it is anything like the “Land of the Free” music video, we should expect the…

ByMelinda FakuadeMarch 9, 20170Comments

Entertainment Music

Did the 59th Annual Grammys Snub Beyoncé?

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards surprised many viewers Sunday night. Like many past years, the winner list has created some controversy. Beyoncé and Adele were the two biggest contenders of the night. Adele came out on top, winning the Album of the Year award over not only Beyoncé, but three other key artists as well. Drake, Justin…

ByMelinda FakuadeFebruary 14, 20170Comments

Lifestyle

Eric Garner’s Family Still Demands Justice for his Death, One Year Later

It's a year after Eric Garner's Death shook New York City's core and his family still hasn't received the rightful justice. On July 17th, Eric Garner was arrested in Staten Island for selling "loosies" (single cigarettes) with out tax stamps. A Jury of New Yorkers decided not to indict the police officer, who held Eric Garner…