Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground

An appeals court overturned a lower court's dismissal of the civil lawsuit against former Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby, who shot and killed Terren Crutcher in 2016. The appeals court rejected the qualified immunity defense, allowing Crutcher's family to pursue accountability before a jury.

An appeals court has ruled that the lawsuit against former Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby should not have been dismissed, allowing the civil case to move forward. A lower court had thrown out the lawsuit, citing qualified immunity. But now the appeals court says the case deserves to be heard, giving Crutcher's family a chance to seek accountability before a jury.

The Supreme Court is reviewing the death row case of Terry Pitchford, a Black man from Mississippi, to determine if racial bias influenced jury selection. The appeal centers on whether a now-retired prosecutor, Doug Evans, systematically removed Black jurors, leaving only one Black person on the panel, and if lower courts ignored this potential discrimination.

The Supreme Court will review a Mississippi death row case of a black man. The hearing is tied to the disputed removal of black jurors. The high court will weigh whether racial bias shaped Terry Pitchford's jury and whether a lower court ignored it. At the center of the appeal is whether a now retired prosecutor Doug Evans who systematically removed black jurors from the trial.

Lakesha Newsome, a 35-year-old Black mother of three, died after being mauled by dogs in Mississippi. While one individual was arrested for aggravated assault, Newsome's family is demanding to know why the attacking dogs have not been put down, raising concerns about public safety and accountability.

A Mississippi family is grieving after a brutal dog claims the life of a black mom. 35-year-old Lakesha Newsome... Authorities have arrested 54-year-old Sandra Harris for aggravated assault... But for Newsome's family, justice feels incomplete. They're demanding to know why the dogs that carried out the attack have not been put down.

The DC Council is considering overriding Mayor Muriel Bowser's veto of the FAR Act, which mandates Metropolitan Police Department officers to document federal agents involved in use-of-force incidents or arrests. Advocates argue the bill is essential for transparency and accountability.

The DC council will consider overriding a mayoral veto during today's legislative meeting. Earlier this month, the council unanimously passed the FAR act, which requires Metropolitan Police Department officers to document the names of federal agents who worked alongside them during a use of force incident or while making an arrest. But last week, Mayor Moriel Bowser vetoed the bill.

Michael Wilson filed a federal lawsuit against the Memphis Police Department after discovering a nude image of his deceased mother, Lines Trannon, taken by an unnamed second lieutenant during a wellness check. Wilson alleges mishandling of the incident and denial of access to body camera footage.

Michael Wilson says he requested a wellness check on his mother, Lines Trannon, in July of 2025... he received a notification from Google Photos of a nude image of her deceased body taken at the time of the wellness check... an unnamed second lieutenant with the Memphis Police Department took that picture.

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is investigating the Jacksonville, Florida Sheriff's Office for a possible pattern of excessive force against Black people, following a video showing officers beating and kicking 24-year-old Deshawn Williams during an arrest. Crump demands transparency and release of all related footage and records.

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is investigating what he describes as a possible pattern of excessive force by the Jacksonville, Florida Sheriff's Office following the release of a video showing a violent arrest... Video from the scene shows officers beating and kicking Williams during the encounter. Crump says there appears to be a pattern of excessive force against black people.

Orange County, Florida Circuit Court Judge Johnny Jordan faces disciplinary action after an investigation found he told public defenders to 'shut up' and asked if a Black person had ever 'chopped cotton.' He violated the code of judicial conduct and acknowledged his misconduct.

An Orange County, Florida circuit court judge faces discipline after an investigation found he told public defenders to shut up and asked if a black person had ever chopped cotton... Judge Johnny Jordan violated the code of judicial conduct for his inmperate behavior and inappropriate commentary.

City crews in Dallas removed numerous decorative crosswalks, including Black Lives Matter murals and rainbow crosswalks, after state officials deemed them non-compliant with safety standards. This action follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott's order to eliminate political ideologies from streets.

City crews have removed numerous decorative crosswalks throughout Dallas, including Black Lives Matter murals... State officials determined that the markings do not meet safety standards. Now, this decision follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott's order for cities to eliminate any and all political ideologies from our streets.

The YWCA of McLean County is shutting down its nearly 40-year-old Retire Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), citing shifting federal priorities and the ongoing rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. New federal rules pressured them to change DEI language and signaled a shift in funding, making the program unsustainable.

The YWCA of Mlean County is shutting down nearly 40-year-old volunteer program... a move that leaders say reflects shifting federal priorities and the ongoing roll back of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts... YW.C.A. leaders say new federal rules pressured them to change DEI language and signaled a shift in funding priorities, making it just harder to sustain the program.

Roland Martin provided a detailed historical lesson to counter simplified narratives about the Democratic and Republican parties' relationship with Black people. He clarified that while Southern Democrats formed the KKK, there were also Southern Republicans involved in the 'Lily White movement' opposing Black advancement. He emphasized that both parties have historical figures who were racist, such as Republican Herbert Hoover and Democrat Woodrow Wilson, highlighting that racial oppression was not exclusive to one party.

When someone says that it was the Republicans that freed the slaves, again that's factually incorrect... The Southern Democrats created the KKK because the Southern Democrats were opposed to the end of slavery... The Lily White movement began within the Republican party after the Civil War... You see a racist white Republican in Herbert Hoover was followed by a racist Democrat in Woodro Wilson.

Ally Clark founded 'Black Girl Playground,' a multi-city social club in Chicago and Indianapolis, to create accessible spaces for Black women to connect, find joy, and combat isolation. The initiative hosts monthly walks and other low-cost events, focusing on mental and emotional wellness through community building.

Black Girl Playground is a multi-city social club that I started back in 2023 when I moved to Chicago... I wanted to center black women because sometimes we get have very stressful lives and we need a space where we can gather so that we can feel more connected with each other.

Lwanda Glenn, author of a four-part memoir series, shares her personal story of surviving abuse, heartbreak, and suicidal ideation to find healing through faith. Her raw, first-person books, initially written as suicide letters, aim to help others understand the long-term impact of trauma and the importance of confronting truth.

What led me to write the books were they weren't meant to be books at all at first. They were actually my suicidal letters... they cover like you said, abuse, low self-esteem... I want people to know that a feeling is just a feeling... nothing's going to help your situation until you actually face it head on without distorting the truth.