Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making no apologies for the police presence around her home that has also been blocking protesters from her street, citing threats against herself, her home […] The post Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Defends Blocking Protesters From Her Home appeared first on Essence.

A Georgia cop has been removed from active duty after a controversial arrest went viral on social media. According to the AJC, the incident involving a Black woman took place […] The post Georgia Cop On Desk Duty After Arresting, Tasing Woman On Porch appeared first on Essence.

Pasadena, Calif. police released several videos and a photo from a police-involved shooting, after a Black man — whom authorities say was armed — was killed by an officer following […] The post Video Shows Calif. Cops Shooting Fleeing Black Man appeared first on Essence.

Netflix has apologized for marketing materials it distributed promoting the film Cuties. The coming-of-age film, which earned the World Cinema Dramatic Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival, also goes […] The post Netflix Apologizes For ‘Cuties’ Marketing appeared first on Essence.