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Family Struggles: In-Laws Unwilling to Attend Events with Grandchild’s Black Grandparent

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania – A couple in Carlisle is facing a difficult situation as their in-laws consistently bail on family events when their parents are present. The couple has a 2-year-old son, and the in-laws have been noticeably absent for important occasions like Joey’s baptism and his birthday parties. The wife suspects that the reason behind this behavior may be racism, as her father is Black and her in-laws were surprised and unhappy when they first met him. However, the father-in-law claims that her dad’s outgoing personality makes him uncomfortable. Now, the in-laws are requesting separate … Read more

Limo Lawsuit Looms: Kodak Black Faces $618K Legal Battle as Debt Dispute Rages On

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QUEENS, NY – Rapper Kodak Black is currently embroiled in a legal battle with a limousine company based in Queens, NY. I&D Concierge is suing the rapper for allegedly owing them over $600,000 in transportation service fees. According to court documents obtained by HipHopDX, the company claims that between September 2018 and December 2023, Kodak accumulated monthly bills ranging from $150,000 to $200,000. In response to the lawsuit, Bradford Cohen, Kodak’s attorney, argues that I&D took advantage of his client during a difficult period in his life. Cohen asserts that the company exploited Kodak when … Read more

Black Man’s Family Awarded $1.5 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Detroit Police

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Detroit, Michigan – A federal jury in Detroit has awarded $1.5 million to the family of a Black man who was killed by the city’s police. The jury found that two officers, Tyler Nagy and Raul Martinez, had used excessive force in their response to a report of an armed and intoxicated person in October of 2018. The officers approached Lamont Johnson, shining a flashlight in his eyes and shouting at him to put his hands up. Less than three seconds later, both officers opened fire on Johnson, who was found to have a handgun … Read more

College Recruiters Outside of Alabama Offer a Welcoming Home for Black Athletes Amid DEI Ban

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Birmingham, Alabama – Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, Alabama, took to Facebook earlier this year to express his concerns over Alabama’s proposed anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) bill. In his post, Mayor Woodfin stated that if the bill became law, he would consider organizing Black parents and athletes to seek educational opportunities outside of the state where diversity and inclusion are valued. On March 20, Alabama Governor Kate Ivey signed SB 129 into law, effectively banning colleges in the state from implementing DEI programs and instruction on “divisive concepts.” Although it remains to be seen … Read more