Wednesday afternoon (September 23), a grand jury indicted former Louisville police Detective Brett Hankison on 3 charges of ‘wanton endangerment’ for firing into a neighboring apartment the night Kentucky EMT and aspiring nurse Breonna Taylor was killed by cops (as we reported here).

The decision was handed down after six months of pressure from civil rights activists, celebrities, protestors, and more to arrest to the three officers responsible for killing.  The other two officers remain uncharged for the incident – meaning no one is being held directly responsible for Taylor’s death.

As protests erupt around the country in response, celebrities like Alicia Keys, John Legend, Oprah, Cardi B, George Clooney, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and more have taken to social media to express their outrage.

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It’s been over 6 months since officers from the Louisville Police Department shot to death African American EMT worker and aspiring nurse Breonna Taylor in her Kentucky home after breaking down the door to her apartment in execution of a late-night, “no-knock” warrant.

Inciting a firestorm of controversy in the wake of the incident, the department did eventually terminate Brett Hankison and banned “no-knock” warrants but the state justice system at large failed to bring said policeman on charges (click here to read more).

That fate was changed when a grand jury presented its official report and their findings were announced Wednesday (September 23).

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Barack Obama is set to share his story in a major way.

For, the 44th President of the United States has officially announced a new book – ‘A Promised Land.’

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Breonna Taylor’s family have reached a “substantial” settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Louisville today.

Andrew Gillum shared his truth this morning on the season 2 premiere of the Tamron Hall Show.

As reported, the police discovered former candidate for Florida governor in an “inebriated” state in a Miami hotel…where crystal meth was found alongside another man believed to have almost overdosed.

The chain of events, the company he was found with, as well as the aftermath immediately generated questions about the sexuality of the married father of four.

Now, after going to therapy, Gillum has opened up about the entire scandal in a candid sit-down with Hall. A sit-down that saw him share that while he doesn’t identify as gay, he is indeed bisexual.

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Move over Rachel Dolezal!

A professor at George Washington University has admitted to claiming Black identity, despite being white.

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The sports world is mourning the loss of Cliff Robinson, who has died at 53.

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Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’ series – Verzuz, has breathed new life into the music industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which practically brought the global music industry to a halt.

After his own stint on the now popular platform, dancehall legend Beenie Man has been busy at work, finishing off what will be his first album since the Virgin Records released, ‘Undisputed’ in 2006.

Video footage has surfaced of dancehall legend working on a song with rising stars Alex Parvenu and his crew Yard Ruckus – the demo of the song has already proven to be very popular on Irie FM – Jamaica’s biggest radio station.

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Kamala Harris has officially made history.

For, in formally accepting the Democratic Vice President nomination, she has become the first black female ever nominated on a major Presidential ticket.

As reported, Harris is Joe Biden‘s running mate in the upcoming election.

In celebration, she took center-stage at day three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. 

Giving an impassioned speech, Harris spoke in earnest about her family, the need to eradicate racism, and foreign relations.

Like Michelle and Barack Obama before her, she took a dig at the sitting president, saying: “Donald Trump’s leadership has cost lives and livelihoods.”

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Barack Obama returned to the spotlight on the third day of the 2020 Democratic National Convention — and he did not hold back.

The US’ 44th president condemned sitting premier Donald Trump, claiming his presidency is “one more reality show” for him.

As for Trump’s progress, he stressed that he “hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t.”

The much-loved political figure stepped up in support of his former VP Joe Biden, who is making a bid for the White House in November’s election with Kamala Harris as his running-mate.

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As the race to the White House intensifies, Michelle Obama stepped back into the spotlight in support of Democratic nominee Joe Biden. 

The Former First Lady delivered a resonating speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention; one that saw her make no secret of her disapproval of Donald Trump, his policies, and actions.

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Kanye West is the latest to weigh-in on Kamala Harris‘ newly announced position as Joe Biden‘s pick for Democratic Vice President.

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