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 …
Obituaries
ROY MIZELL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME James Robinson, 72, died June 20. Memorial service 2pm Friday, July 5, at Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. George …
Hall of Famer, first baseman Orlando Cepeda passes at 86
ORLANDO CEPEDA: Seven-time All-Star who played in three World Series, was a Rookie of the Year and MVP, his death followed that of fellow Hall …
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 …
Alberta Williams King, mother of MLK Jr., being remembered 50 years after fatal shooting at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Atlanta, Ga. – To mark the 50th anniversary of the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s mother as …
Florida Boxing Hall of Fame inducting Don King’s son Carl
CARL KING: Son of legendary promoter Don King has managed nearly 50 world champions and served as a commentator on more than 200 broadcasts. Watch …
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) …
BBQ BREWS & BLUES
BBQ BREWS & BLUES: Mark your calendar for the 9th Annual edition, June 29, 4-9 p.m., free, in Heart & Soul Park in the Historic …