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No Black Jurors Selected in Aaron Dean Murder Trial [Update]

Atatiana Jefferson's 11-year-old nephew testified at the officer’s trial.

Kalyn Womack

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Louisville to Pay $2 Million to Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend

One of Walker's two lawsuits has finally been settled after more than two years.

Kalyn Womack

PublishedNovember 17, 2022

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November 2022 Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read [UPDATED]

From colorful picture books to a highly-anticipated follow-up from Michelle Obama, we can't wait to get reading this…

Angela Johnson

PublishedNovember 6, 2022

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Kansas City Captor Involved in the Rape/Kidnapping of Black Women Displayed Racist Behavior on Social Media [UPDATED]

Old social media posts show Timothy Haslett Jr., the kidnapper and rapist, making racist comments and statements.

Noah A. McGee

PublishedOctober 18, 2022

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Breonna Taylor's Boyfriend Recounts The Night She Was Killed By Police On <i>Red Table Talk</i>

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Breonna Taylor's Boyfriend Recounts The Night She Was Killed By Police On Red Table Talk

Kenny Walker opens up about the 2020 botched raid that resulted in Taylor's death.

Candace McDuffie

PublishedOctober 12, 2022

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How Much Time Behind Bars Should The Lying Cop Who Got Breonna Taylor Killed Do?

Kelly Goodlett faces a maximum of five years at sentencing next month. That ain't enough.

Keith Reed

PublishedOctober 10, 2022

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A Supersized List of October 2022 Books By Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read [UPDATED]

There are so many great new titles hitting the shelves in October we had to update it again.

Angela Johnson

PublishedOctober 4, 2022

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Louisville NAACP Says It’s Time For Kentucky Attorney General David Cameron To Go

Officials from the Kentucky chapter are calling for David Cameron to step down over his handling of the Breonna…

Murjani Rawls

PublishedOctober 4, 2022

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Did Officers Falsify Documents in Breonna Taylor Case Based On A Gut Feeling?

The testimony in the case that has been widely reported says yes.

Murjani Rawls

PublishedSeptember 15, 2022

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Breonna Taylor's Neighbors Sue A Cop Involved In Her Death

But why the hell hasn't anyone yet been charged with killing her?

Keith Reed

PublishedSeptember 15, 2022

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After Tragic Donovan Lewis Shooting, Warrant Policy Changes Are Coming To Columbus Police

Columbus police will need approval for late-night warrants, but Lewis's family still wants more accountability.

Murjani Rawls

PublishedSeptember 12, 2022

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Pregnant Black Activist Now Serving Prison Time Will Have Her Sentence Reconsidered

Brittany Martin is serving a four-year prison sentence for her behavior during racial justice protests in 2020.

Noah A. McGee

PublishedSeptember 7, 2022

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<i>Say Their Names Memorial</i> Will Debut Exhibition Honoring Black Lives Lost In NYC

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Say Their Names Memorial Will Debut Exhibition Honoring Black Lives Lost In NYC

The augmented reality exhibition will debut Sept. 17 in the Seneca Village area of Central Park.

Candace McDuffie

PublishedSeptember 7, 2022

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Columbus Police Fatally Shoot Unarmed Black Man While In Bed During Arrest

20-year-old Donovan Lewis was shot in his apartment bedroom as officers later identified him holding a vape pen in…

Murjani Rawls

PublishedAugust 31, 2022

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Louisville Corrections Officer Fired After Tasteless Video Mocking Breonna Taylor’s Death Surfaces

Former Louisville Metro Corrections officer Turhan Knight created a fake recruitment video making light of Taylor's…

Murjani Rawls

PublishedAugust 30, 2022

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Finally A Conviction For A Cop Who Helped Kill Breonna Taylor

A former Louisville officer pleads guilty on federal charges

Keith Reed

PublishedAugust 23, 2022

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Louisville Sergeant Fired After Being Federally Charged Over Breonna Taylor Raid

Meany is also accused of lying to investigators about the officers’ unannounced entry into Breonna Taylor’s…

Alexandra Jane

PublishedAugust 21, 2022

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Why Did The DOJ Charge 4 Officers in connection to Breonna Taylor's death, but Daniel Cameron, Who is Black, Did not?

The Kentucky Attorney General wants a promotion, when he shouldn't have the job he has.

Keith Reed

PublishedAugust 5, 2022

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White Mass Shooters who police Allowed to Live to See Another Day. Part 2

To discuss further how Black crime suspects are treated differently, let's look at how mass shooters like Peyton…

Kalyn Womack

PublishedJuly 8, 2022

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Jacob Blake’s Father and Breonna Taylor’s Aunt Arrested in Akron Protest

They were only two among the many Black activists and demonstrators assaulted by the police during the protest.

Kalyn Womack

PublishedJuly 7, 2022

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