Justice Department Declines To Bring Federal Charges Against Cop Involved In Eric Garner's Death
Almost five years to the day that Eric Garner was killed, the Justice Department has refused to bring federal charges against Officer Daniel Pantaleo.
Sadie Roberts-Joseph's Death Ruled A Homicide
Sadie Roberts-Joseph, the founder of Baton Rouge, Louisiana's African American History Museum died of “traumatic asphyxia, including suffocation."
South Bend, Indiana, Cop Who Fatally Shot Eric Logan Resigns
Southbend, Indiana, Police Sergeant Ryan O'Neill resigned amidst a pending investigation and lawsuit for his part in the fatal shooting of Eric Logan.
Charlottesville White Supremacist Gets Second Life Sentence
James Alex Fields Jr. was sentenced to life in prison plus 419 years on state charges in connection to his attack on counter-protesters at the Charlottesville rally, which killed Heather Heyer.
Tennessee Governor Signs Proclamation Honoring Slave Trader, KKK Leader
Tennessee law dictates that the governor must sign proclamations for six state holidays, including Nathan Bedford Forrest Day.
Donald Trump Doubles Down On Racist Attacks
Donald Trump continued his attack on the women of "the Squad" on Monday morning, accusing them of "foul language" and "racist hatred."
Sen. Kamala Harris Defends Pelosi Amid Tensions With 'The Squad'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Speaker Nancy Pelosi of being disrespectful to women of color. Sen. Kamala Harris said that hasn't been her experience.
She, The People: Pamela Winn On Sharing The Incarceration Story She Never Meant To Tell
Pamela Winn, a #cut50 Dignity Ambassador and the founder of RestoreHER, spoke to ESSENCE about how sharing her painful story of incarceration was key in passing the First Step Act as well as a Dignity bill in Georgia.
BET Founder Robert Johnson Praises Trump's Economic Policies, Says Democrats Have Gone 'Too Far Left'
“I give the president a lot of credit for moving the economy in a positive direction that’s benefiting a large amount of Americans,” Robert Johnson said.
Trump Violated First Amendment By Blocking Twitter Users, Appeals Court Rules
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with an earlier ruling, saying that Trump's blocking of Twitter users is unconstitutional.
Sen. Kamala Harris, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bill To Help People With Criminal Records Get Housing
The Fair Chance at Housing Act of 2019 seeks to break down the barriers around securing federal housing assistance for people who have criminal records.
'Hi, Distraction Becky': Rep. Ayanna Pressley Drags Kellyanne Conway
Kellyanne Conway decided to mock ongoing tensions between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib as a "major meow mashup."
Sen. Mitch McConnell Opposes Reparations But His Great-Great-Grandfathers Owned Slaves
James McConnell and Richard Daley, the great-great-grandfathers of Sen. Mitch McConnell, owned at least 14 enslaved Black people between them.
American Airlines Apologizes After Forcing Woman To 'Cover Up' Or Get Off The Flight
Dr. Tisha Rowe of Houston was told to wear a blanket to cover her shorts and strapless top, or she wouldn’t be able to board the American Airlines flight.
Billionaire Tom Steyer Said He Wouldn't Run For President, Now He's The 24th Democratic Candidate
Tom Steyer, one of the more prominent voices advocating for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, has joined the presidential race.
U.S. Women’s Soccer Fans Shout ‘F--k Trump’ During Live World Cup Broadcast
Fox News reporter Greg Palkot's live report was overtaken by the chants from fans that had gathered at a sports bar in Lyon, France.
AfroFuture Fest Faces Backlash After Charging White Attendees Twice As Much As Black Attendees
Originally, for regular-priced tickets, White attendees were asked to pay $40, while people of color only had to pay $20.
Terry Crews, Asante McGee Talk About Breaking The Silence Around Abuse And Assault At Essence Fest
Actor and Activist, Terry Crews, and his wife, Rebecca King Crews, and R. Kelly survivor Asante McGee spoke at Essence Festival about breaking the cycle of shame and speaking up against abuse and assault.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Has Plans, And She Shared Some Of Them At ESSENCE Fest
"It is good to be at a party with purpose and I am here with purpose. Our purpose is to take back the White House in 2020," Sen. Elizabeth Warren told the crowd at ESSENCE festival.