Two Texas jail guards indicted in inmate’s asphyxiation death
31-year-old former Marine Anthony Johnson Jr. PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM Two county jail guards have been indicted on murder charges for the asphyxiation death of …
Five Missouri prison guards charged in death of pepper sprayed Black inmate
Colu,bia, Mo. (AP) — Four Missouri prison guards were charged Friday with murder, and a fifth with accessory to involuntary manslaughter, in the December death …
Detroit man wrongly accused through use of facial technology
Robert Williams of Farmington Hills, Mich. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM Detroit (AP) — The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $300,000 to a man …
In secular France, chaplains will provide spiritual support for Olympians during Games
INTERDENOMINATIONAL DIPLOMACY: There’s a history of high demand for Olympic chaplains. The behind-the-scenes dealmaking to accommodate different religions, as well as different cultural, national and …
What to know as BET Awards close out Black Music Month
TARAJI P. HENSON: The Oscar-nominated actor again will host Sunday, Lauryn Hill, Tyla and Will Smith will perform. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA New Work (AP) …
Former Texas A&M running back Darren Lewis dies of cancer at 55
DARREN LEWIS: Remains top rusher in Southwest Conference history. PHOTO COURTESY OF X.COM Texas A&M all-time leading rusher Darren Lewis has died of cancer, the …
Historically Black Coconut Grove in Miami nurtured young athletes. That legacy now is under threat
Today, few remnants of the proud Black heritage exist. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Mami (AP) — Amari Cooper’s football jersey hangs in the Coconut Grove …
Some Democrats to boycott Netanyahu’s address to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister speaks to previous joint congressional session PHOTO COURTESY OF HOUSE.GOV Washington (AP) — The last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed …
Watley leading one of fastest growing churches in nation
Calverton, Md. (AP) – The Rev. Matthew L. Watley says it’s not happenstance his suburban Maryland congregation, part of the historically Black African Methodist Episcopal …
Black Music Month evolved since 1979
Los Angeles (AP) — Every June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music Month. It’s an opportunity …