Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude

new york state)

Criminal Justice, Mass Incarceration

Family of Man Raped and Murdered in Philly Jail Sues

Armani Faison was only locked up for shoplifting. Things went left.

By

Keith Reed

Published

February 3, 2022
News

Rikers Island Hunger Strike Planned By Inmates Ahead of President Biden’s NY Visit

In a handwritten note, a hunger strike would protest treatment from the Department of Corrections and the courts.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

January 31, 2022
Criminal Justice, Mass Incarceration

There’s Still No Smilin’ on Rikers Island

NYC’s infamous jail is in dire straits with a lack of guards and inmates literally running the prison

By

Keith Reed

Published

January 13, 2022
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

NYC Mayor-Elect and City Council Fight over Solitary at Rikers

Former police captain Eric Adams says don’t question him unless you’ve worn a badge

By

Keith Reed

Published

December 23, 2021
Politics

Letitia James Drops Out of Race for New York Governor, Seeks Reelection as Attorney General

Current New York Attorney General Letitia James had just announced her run for governor in late October.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

December 9, 2021
Politics

Letitia James Will Announce Run for NY Governor, Sources Say: Report [Update: It’s Official. She’s Running]

James, who is currently New York’s attorney general, is expected to announce her run in the coming days.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

October 28, 2021
News, Race Matters

New York Students Stage School Walkout in Protest of District’s Response to Racist Incidents

The incidents include racist social media posts, text message exchanges and a video of a student with an airsoft gun that he says he carries to “Kill N-words.”

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

September 30, 2021
Politics

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Picks State Sen. Brian Benjamin as Lieutenant Governor

Brian Benjamin will be the second Black man in NY history to hold the title. Hochul is expected to formally announce his new role on Thursday.

By

Terrell Jermaine Starr

Published

August 26, 2021
Politics

Forget How Many Times a Person Should Bathe and Watch Rudy Giuliani Shave in a Public Restaurant

The former New York City mayor’s fall from grace has been spectacular.

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

August 24, 2021
Politics

Disgraced Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Leaves Governor’s Mansion and His Dog Behind

Cuomo reportedly left his dog Captain inside the governor’s mansion after asking staffers if they would care for him.

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

August 23, 2021