Alton Sterling’s death at the hands of Baton Rouge police officers and the recent shooting of Philando Castile, who was shot by Minnesota police during a routine traffic stop, are just two of many that fall into the same category ― Black people being assaulted and killed by police while performing normal, day-to-day tasks.
In the wake of Symone Marshall, who died in jail last month in Walker County, Texas, NewsOne remembers other African-American women who have died in the custody of law enforcement officers in recent years. Marshall, 22, passed away on April 26 following an arrest on charges of possession of a controlled substance and failure to […]
Police brutality and violence doesn't just affect African-American men.
Family members are demanding answers as to what happened to their daughter.
One of the saddest trends in this country is reacting to an ongoing issue, after a life has been lost.
Plus, NFL player pens powerful essay on rape in America and Oklahoma wannabe cop found guilty of killing Eric Harris.
An advisory panel found that Waller County Jail needs a major overhaul including a new facility, better mental health screenings for inmates and a body cam policy for officers.
On Tuesday, a panel assembled after she died issued a report indicating that the jail’s staff needs more training in regards to identifying mental health issues. It also specified that the facility should provide anger management counseling for inmates and employees should wear body cameras.
The latest bizarre social media trend is the #FireSprayChallenge. Teens are getting burned while showing off how big of a fire they can create with a lighter in one hand and an aerosol can in the other.
The Los Angeles coroner's office claims Wakiesha Wilson hung herself on Easter Sunday, days before her release. Sound familiar?
