NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Charging the NYPD was guilty of widespread civil rights abuses during the Black Lives Matter protests, state Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to appoint an outside monitor to police the agency and oversee training and discipline. … [Read more...] about Citing Abuses By Officers During ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protests, New York Attorney General Calls For Monitor To Oversee NYPD
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TikTok launches incubator for Black creators
"Black creators on TikTok have been a driving force for our community," the company wrote in a Wednesday blog post announcing the new promotion. "We're committed to continuing to elevate and amplify their voices." Black influencers have ranked among TikTok's most popular and influential creators since the company launched. … [Read more...] about TikTok launches incubator for Black creators
Herschel Walker: ‘I Totally Dispute That’ Joe Biden Made Criminal Justice System Fairer For Black Americans
Imagining a second term for Donald Trump, Walker reiterated his support for the president’s “Black America Plan” and suggested he “go ahead and invest the $500 billion in African-American communities, where you empower the African-Americans. You don’t give them things, where you’re giving them fish; you teach them to fish.” … [Read more...] about Herschel Walker: ‘I Totally Dispute That’ Joe Biden Made Criminal Justice System Fairer For Black Americans
Lawmaker: Kelly Wanted Stop-And-Frisk To ‘Instill Fear’ In Minorities
Lawyers for four men who sued the police over the department policy suggest the encounter is critical, because it shows that orders to wrongfully stop men come from the top. Outside court, Adams said he believes officers do not want to make wrongful stops, and that the policy is turning the public against the police. … [Read more...] about Lawmaker: Kelly Wanted Stop-And-Frisk To ‘Instill Fear’ In Minorities
Chadwick Boseman pictures from final film ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ released
“An actor of Chadwick's status usually comes on and it's their ego who comes on before them: This is what they want, this is what they're not going to do,” Davis told the outlet. “That was absolutely, 150 percent off the table with Chadwick.” … [Read more...] about Chadwick Boseman pictures from final film ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ released
