(BPRW) Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Presents 46th National Convention July 23-28, 2024 in Minneapolis The convention week consists of a memorial luncheon dedicated to the legacy of George Floyd, community health fair, performance by world famous drummer and percussionist Sheila E., and more (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, […]
Jason Hackett, a respected journalist and news anchor at Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE 11, has always been candid about being gay with family and friends. However, he maintained a boundary between his personal life and professional career. That recently changed for Hackett as he had a significant announcement to make to the public. According to Queerty, Hackett decided […]
American tennis player Taylor Townsend said the tennis world is not a united place when it comes to racism and she gets extra-attention from security at tournaments while others breeze through Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is […]
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — The woman who was in Daunte Wright’s vehicle when he was fatally shot by police in a Minneapolis suburb last year is suing the city and the former officer who killed him. The lawsuit says passenger Alayna Albrecht-Payton, 21, of St. Paul, was physically injured when Wright’s vehicle crashed into […]
Here’s a look at some of the key findings and recommendations. Patterns and practices The agency found that the city and police department have engaged in a “pattern or practice” of race discrimination in violation of state law. Its report detailed evidence showing disparities in how officers use force, stop, search, arrest and cite people of […]
A Black woman held at gunpoint by a Minneapolis Parks police officer after finding out she was licensed to carry a firearm. The woman is finally speaking out about what happened, after three years she interviewed with Minneapolis ABC affiliate KTSP. Jenice Hodge talked about the July 2019 event where Officer Calvin Pham aimed his […]
“Police are supposed to protect and serve citizens, and to act in a manner consistent with their sworn oath to do so. Officer Cummings’ actions deviated from his oath and his negligence caused the death of Leneal Frazier,” Freeman said. During Cummings’ chase, Frazier’s Jeep entered an intersection on a green light. According to investigators, […]
Dr. Bernice A. King shares what her mother, Coretta Scott King, would think of the protests against racial police violence, clarifies some of her father’s most famous quotes and talks about how everyone can protest online. Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: http://bit.ly/1nwT1aN Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Weeknights 11:35/10:35c […]
A Black man was killed earlier this week after Minneapolis police were in search of a carjacking suspect in a patrol car has been identified as Leneal Frazier. The uncle of Darnella Frazier, who filmed the death of George Floyd. Frazier posted about the incident on Facebook. “I woke up to the most horrible news,” […]
Thetis White, a fifth-grade teacher at Monroe Elementary School in Minneapolis, recently received a $50,000 check from a nonprofit organization to help pay off his student loans. Markus Flynn, executive director of Black Men Teach, presented the check to White in front of his students in April while camera crews captured the scene, EdSurge reported. […]