Booming U.S. Recovery Is Leaving Some Communities Completely Behind

New Report Confirms USPS Stealing Wages From Workers

The post office has long been one of those “good government” jobs with solid pay and benefits, creating greater economic…
by Anoa Changa
08.31.21
March On Washington To Protest Police Brutality

Ronald Greene's Deadly Arrest Sparks Louisiana Police Probe

A secret panel made up of seven investigators will determine if officers are targeting Black motorists in the state.
by Charise Frazier
08.25.21
Black Lives Matter paraphernalia features MaKhia Bryant...

Ma'Khia Bryant's Family Backs Foster Care Probe

Three U.S. lawmakers penned a letter asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to investigate Ma'Khia's time as…
by Charise Frazier
08.25.21
Mikayla Miller, found dead hanging from tree in Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Mikayla Miller's Supporters Call For DA's Resignation

Mikayla's supporters plan to march to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan's office on May 21 to call for her resignation…
by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
Florida principal paddles student

Principal Won't Face Charges After Paddling Student

A Florida State's Attorney found no wrongdoing relating to a disturbing viral video which showed an elementary school principal paddling…
by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
Florida principal paddles student

Florida Principal Who Paddled Student Is Under Investigation

Video of the disturbing event circulated on social media shows Melissa Carter, head of Central Elementary School in Clewiston, bending…
by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
Kendrick Johnson

Kendrick Johnson's Gym Mat Death Case Reopened

Kendrick Johnson's harrowing death remains an open wound for his family eight years later, but they desperately hope new leads…
by Charise Frazier
09.30.21
Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets

Feds: Kobe Bryant's Pilot Violated Flight Standards

On Tuesday federal safety regulators announced Bryant's pilot, Ara Zobayan, violated federal rules and grew disoriented while flying in the…
by Charise Frazier
09.29.21
U.S Conference of Mayors 88th Winter Meeting

Chicago Cops In Botched Raid Given Desk Duty

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday that 12 cops involved in the case have been "taken off the street," following…
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
Anjanette Young

Chicago Woman In Botched Raid Donates To Charity

Anjanette Young plans to donate the proceeds from her GoFundMe to social justice efforts through her church.
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
Chicago's history of systemic racism blamed for nearly 9-year life expectancy gap between Black and white residents, according to new report

Chicago Officials Call For Probe Into Botched Raid

The City Council Progressive Caucus and the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus are urging for a probe and hearings examining the…
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
Elijah McClain

Independent Probe Into Elijah McClain's Death Launches

Jonathan Smith of the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs will lead the initiative.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
James Brown Murdered? DA Investigates

Was James Brown Murdered? DA Investigates Claims

A series of events lead to action from an Atlanta prosecutor.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
Killing In Humboldt Park Neighborhood Brings Chicago's 2017 Murder Rate To 400

Cops Bungle Shooting Death Investigation, Call It Overdose

They question whether the initial investigation was compromised.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
Joycelyn Savage Crowdfunding Page Shut Down After Investigation

Joycelyn Savage Crowdfunding Page Shut Down After Investigation

The person behind the site was a potential impersonation.
by Adrian Moore
03.30.20
US-VOTE-DEMOCRATS-CLINTON

Clinton Email Probe Stems From Anthony Weiner Texting…

The FBI is set to re-launch its investigation after a new batch of Hillary Clinton's emails were unearthed on Friday.
by Charise Frazier
10.28.16
Crime Tape

Gov. Edwards: DOJ Will Launch Investigation Into Alton…

Gov. Edwards added that the Middle District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney's office and the FBI will also assist in the…
by Charise Frazier
07.06.16
ME.jailhouse#1.0117.CW Montebello City Council has approved use of a private contractor to run the n

Oklahoma Jailers Accused In Strangling Death Of Black…

The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's report listed the probable cause of death as asphyxiation due to "manual compression of the neck."
by Charise Frazier
06.29.16
Rahm Emanuel Announces Police Accountability Task Force As CPD Chief Is Fired

Chicago Cop Alleges Fellow Officer Called Obama The…

The incident occurred as officers discussed assignments for the presidential security detail during Obama's visit to attend the Chicago Bulls'…
by Charise Frazier
06.21.16
Shooting In Lower Manhattan Federal Building

Man Gunned Down Outside Boston Barbershop While Waiting…

The shooter is still on the loose, authorities have not made any arrests and continue their investigation.
by Charise Frazier
04.29.21