Sonya Massey’s Shooter Was on His Sixth Police Gig in Four Years...You Already Know Why
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As if the investigation into Sonya Massey’s shooting couldn’t get anymore disturbing, the new information emerging about the deputy who shot her makes us wonder if he even deserved to be employed as a cop. - Kalyn Womack Read More
WATCH: Movie Karen Loses it After Finding a Child Sitting in Her Seat
One thing that’s guaranteed to happen when you run into a Karen is that they are going to overreact over the smallest inconvenience. Just look at this white woman in Connecticut who lost her cool after a Black child mistakenly sat in her reserved seat during a screening of “Despicable Me 4.” - Noah A. McGee Read More
Body Cam Footage of Shooting Involving Frightened 911 Caller Will Have You In Tears
After weeks of protesting, the family of Sonya Massey finally got what they’ve been advocating for: the release of the body camera footage from the night Massey was shot and killed by an Illinois deputy. - Kalyn Womack Read More
Did Fani Willis’ Team Intentionally Sabotage Their Own RICO Case Against Young Thug?
In a motion filed Tuesday, the lawyer for Deamonte Kendrick — a defendant in rapper Young Thug’s gang and racketeering case — accused Fani Willis’ team of Fulton County prosecutors of causing a mistrial on purpose to win a losing case. The trial has been going on for 19 months. - Candace McDuffie Read More
Chris Brown is Being Sued For $50 Million...Guess Why
Singer Chris Brown is once again involved in scandal, as four Texas concertgoers have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against him and his tour promoter. - Stephanie Holland Read More
Sleepover Gone Horribly Wrong after 8-Year-Old Girl is Allegedly Killed by Cousin
Tennessee police were alerted of a chilling home security camera video showing the moments leading up to the killing of an 8-year-old girl. This week, a district attorney’s office filed charges against the perpetrator… whose not too much older than the victim. - Kalyn Womack Read More
Black Celebs We Lost in 2024
Black people have had a significant impact on every aspect of life. From entertainment to sports to politics, to business, we’ve made this world a better place. Sadly, 2024 has seen us lose some of these industries’ most important figures. As we make it halfway through the year, join us in honoring the lives and legacy of those we’ve lost in 2024. - Root Staff Read More
WATCH: Sonya Massey’s Father Said Police Didn’t Admit They Killed His Daughter; Biden Releases Statement
As if the shooting of Sonya Massey couldn’t get anymore disturbing, her father spoke out for the first time since her killing, admitting he originally had no idea it was a police officer who pulled the trigger on his daughter. - Kalyn Womack Read More
NY Judge In Trouble For Threatening To Shoot Black Boys. Don’t Believe Us? Watch Footage
The latest Karen tantrum came from a New York State Supreme Court Justice, whose racist threats toward a group of Black teens cost her BIG time.
In a 2022 incident that resurfaced upon the release of the police body camera footage, Judge Erin Gall was attending a high school graduation party at her friend’s house, per CBS 6 Albany. The group of Black teens were alleged to have received an invite to the party, the report says. - Kalyn Womack Read More
Florida Man Threatens to Kill Former Manager Over...How Much Money?!?
We’re not to say what’s too little of an amount of money over which to cause a ruckus. Though, it it worth wondering if this amount warranted a Florida employer being threatened at gunpoint by his previous employee, according to cops. - Kalyn Womack Read More
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