Van Jones Says Americans Were “Afraid to Hope” for Justice Ahead of Derek Chauvin’s Guilty Verdict

Sunny Hostin Says She’s “So Relieved” in Tearful Response to Derek Chauvin’s Guilty Verdict

Real Housewives of Potomac’s Monique Samuels Opens Up About Being a Black Parent in America

The Real Housewives of Potomac star Monique Samuels is opening up about the “stress and worry” of being a Black parent.In a heartfelt post to Instagram, Samuels shared a video of her seven-year-old son, Christopher, who explained why he was wearing a cardboard bulletproof vest.”This is my bulletproof vest that I made,” her son explained before discussing […]

Citizens Rise Up: A Timeline of the Global Protests in the Wake of George Floyd’s Death

It was only May 25, 2020—Memorial Day here in the States—when George Floyd became the latest on a tragically long list of black men and women who have lost their lives while in police custody.And yet, with all that has happened in the wake of his death, it feels as though it’s been a lifetime.As […]

6 Acts of Kindness That Will Inspire You

“Look for the helpers.You will always find people who are helping.” Mister Rogers may have shared his mother’s words to him as a young boy decades ago, but they are more relevant than ever as global Black Lives Matter protests continue following the death of George Floyd on May 25, after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled […]

Kanye West Sets Up College Fund for George Floyd’s Daughter, Donates Additional $2 Million

Kanye West has been working behind the scenes to contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement.  While the outspoken rapper has not tweeted since early March, E! News confirms West donated $2 million in relation to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and has been donating to several black-owned businesses in his […]

Attorney General Keith Ellison Explains New Charges Against Officers Involved in George Floyd’s Death

While new charges have been brought against the officers involved in George Floyd’s death, what exactly do they mean? On Wednesday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is leading the prosecution in the case of Floyd’s death, announced that he had filed charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter against J.A.Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou […]

George Floyd Investigation: 3 Additional Officers Charged, Derek Chauvin’s Charge Upgraded

An announcement has been made regarding the officers involved in the killing of George Floyd.On Monday, May 25, Floyd was pronounced dead after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned the 46-year-old to the ground by kneeling on Floyd’s neck.On May 29, after video footage of Floyd’s death sparked a call for justice, Chauvin was taken […]

George Floyd’s Funeral and Memorial Services Announced One Week After His Death

George Floyd will be laid to rest after numerous memorials are held in his honor across the country.According to NBC News, the 46-year-old is set to be memorialized in the three cities he resided in throughout his lifetime.  The first of the three events will take place at the Trask Word and Worship Center at North Central […]

Lea Michele Accused of Making Glee a “Living Hell” for Co-Star Samantha Marie Ware

Samantha Marie Ware has spoken out about her experience working with Lea Michele on Glee.  On Friday, Michele tweeted about the death of George Floyd, the Minnesota man who was killed after police officer Derek Chauvin used his knee to pin Floyd to the ground by his neck during Floyd’s arrest.  “George Floyd did not deserve this. This was not […]