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Source: Jackson State University / Getty On Nov. 7, a federal indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Mississippi, charging three prominent Jackson, Mississippi, officials with multiple bribery charges. According to the DOJ, Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II, 43; Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, 41; and former president and current member of the Jackson City Council, Aaron Banks, 47, were charged with participating in […]

Source: The Washington Post / Getty Black mayors play a crucial role in shaping the political, economic, and social landscapes of cities across the United States. These leaders not only represent the demographic makeup of their communities, but they also bring unique perspectives to the table that are vital in addressing systemic issues, advocating for equity, and driving change. The presence of Black mayors is important for a variety of […]

Source: STEPHEN ZENNER / Getty On Dec. 22, 2020, 47-year-old Andre Hill was shot to death by a Columbus, Ohio, police officer who walked into a home garage Hill was standing in and, within seconds, killed him while he was trying to comply with the officer’s orders. Hill was armed with nothing but a cell phone. On Monday, the ex-officer, Adam Coy, a 20-year veteran of the Columbus police force, […]

Source: Bill Clark / Getty Black students at the University of Alabama have reported receiving racist text messages after Donald Trump’s presidential election win—an incident that seems to be turning into a nationwide trend. According to the Crimson White, Black UA students have been receiving racist threats from a slew of anonymous phone numbers. The numbers feature area codes inside and outside the state, making it difficult to trace. One […]

Source: David Livingston / Getty F you mean! Gunna may have found love again. The ATL rapper just wished influencer baddie, Briana Monique a happy birthday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) The streets are talkin’, and the Insta girlies are calling this a “hard launch.” Rumors have been circling ever since Briana popped up at two of Gunna’s recent shows. Who is […]