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Prince George's County Police Officer Indicted in Fatal Shooting of Handcuffed Man
A grand jury has indicted Prince George’s County police officer Michael A. Owen Jr. on second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault charges in the fatal shooting of a man in police custody. WUSA-9 reports that Owen was also indicted on charges of misconduct in office and using a handgun, according to an announcement from County State’s…
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White House Nominates Gen. Charles Brown to Become the First Black Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
A broken clock can be right twice a day and apparently so can a blatant xenophobe and racist. Air Force Times reports that our alleged president Donald Trump just nominated Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to become the next chief of staff of the United States Air Force. For those out the loop, Brown would…
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NBA, NCAA Among Sports Leagues Preparing for Coronavirus Outbreak: 'Health and Safety Is Paramount'
The NBA prides itself on putting fans first, and with the deadly coronavirus terrorizing airports and immune systems throughout the world, the league is putting precautionary measures in place to protect its million-dollar athletes. From ESPN: Among the NBA’s short-term recommendations to teams in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, players should utilize fist-bumps over…
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Best Gift Ever: Charlottesville to Celebrate End of Slavery Instead of Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
For the first time since World War II, guess who won’t be getting a birthday party in Charlottesville, Va.? If you guessed Thomas Jefferson—the same guy who once wrote “all men are created equal,” yet somehow owned over 600 of our ancestors—you’d be correct. The Washington Post reports that despite Jefferson’s name being on everything…
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It Only Takes a Nation of Bernie Bros to Hold Us Back: Public Enemy Fires Flavor Flav for Fighting the Power
They’ve survived a prolonged feud with Def Jam Records, rampant substance abuse and alcoholism, accusations of antisemitism and that whole Flavor of Love phenomenon, but it would appear that the straw that finally broke Public Enemy’s back is…Bernie Sanders? As we reported this weekend, the iconic group announced its intention to perform on Sunday during…
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1st Grade Teacher Brings Black Excellence to the Classroom by Dressing Up as Historical Figures During Black History Month
LaToya McGriff is here to make a difference. While educators throughout the country have spent their February schooling students on the importance of historical black figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, the first-grade teacher from Suffolk, Va., has gone the extra mile of ensuring that her students have the opportunity to meet…
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For the Culture: Apollo Theater Announces First-Ever Multidisciplinary Commissioning Initiative
For decades, the Apollo Theater has served as both a launchpad and premiere destination for legendary black talent. In demonstrating its commitment to continue doing so, the revered venue has announced its first major multidisciplinary commissioning initiative, Apollo New Works. Backed by over $3 million in grants from the Ford Foundation and The Andrew W.…
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Confederate Flags, Symbols Officially Banned From All Marine Corps Installations
In today’s “about damn time” news, the commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, who apparently is almost as tired of seeing Confederate flags as my black ass is, has decided to remove them from Marine installations entirely. Eager to earn a conditional invitation to the Cookout—which will remain segregated, but we appreciate your efforts anyway—Gen.…
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Get Your Crying Michael Jordan Memes Ready: Malik Monk Suspended Indefinitely for Violating NBA Anti-Drug Program
A team that wasn’t particularly great in the first place just became arguably worse. ESPN reports that Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk has been suspended indefinitely without pay for violating the NBA’s anti-drug program. Yes, indefinitely. As in, nobody has any idea when Monk will return to the court—if ever again. Considering we’ve seen 25-game…
