Sasha Johnson, Prominent Black Lives Matter Activist, Critically Wounded. Five Suspects Being Held for Her Attempted Murder.
The 27-year-old activist and mom— who colleagues say also delivered food and groceries to families in need— was shot in…
ESSENCE is partnering with the Movement for Black Lives to take action to #DefendBlackLife in a post-COVID world. Anti-Black violence, economic crisis, and COVID-19 disproportionately target Black people – we must make concrete demands for a future where Black lives not only matter, but thrive.
Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Recorded George Floyd's Death, Makes Public Statement
Today is the one year anniversary of Floyd’s killing.
The NBA Honors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar With Newly Announced ‘Social Justice Champion Award’
The NBA announced the league honor, which spotlights an individual who demonstrates a commitment to bringing awareness to inequalities.
Tamika Mallory On The Continued Fight For Equality In America: 'This Is A Marathon Movement, Not A Sprint'
The activist digs deep into why “we must make things better for the next generation” in her new book, “State…
The Black Mothers Who Emancipated Me
The #FreeBlackWomxn storytelling project launched last week to help decarcerate Black women. The campaign’s co-creator, Angela Davenport, shares a story…
The National Bail Out Collective is Freeing Black Moms for Mother's Day
NBO has raised over $5 million in 5 years to “free as many Black mamas and caregivers as possible so…
Authorities Reverse Firing of Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks
The Atlanta Civil Service Board appealed Officer Garrett Rolfe’s firing after he shot Brooks in the parking lot of a…
Andrew Brown Jr.’s Funeral Held Today in North Carolina
The Elizabeth City father is one of the latest victims of police violence nationwide
Former Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Killing Black Neighbor Botham Jean Seeks Lesser Charge
“Amber Guyger needs to sit where she is in prison and accept responsibility for what she did to my son,…
Relatives of Andrew Brown Jr. Dispute the Official Account of Police Shooting
A family member of Andrew Brown Jr. offers a different account of what happened when police fatally shot the 42-year-old…