Memphis police have fired five officers involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols, who died three days after a traffic stop in early January. The five officers were fired after […] The post 5 Memphis Officers Fired In Death Of Tyre Nichols Following Traffic Stop appeared first on Essence.

A photo of Richard “Bigo” Barnett lounging at a desk in Pelosi's office made him one of the most memorable figures from the riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Love Island’s Maya Jama and NBA player Ben Simmons seemed like a picturesque couple when they first got together in the spring of 2021. Their romance did lead to an […] The post Ben Simmons Sending A Legal Notice To His Ex To Return Her Engagement Ring Is Petty — But She Should Give It Back appeared first on Essence.

Stories of African migrants arriving in Europe’s shores are not unusual in the latter continent’s news headlines. They are also accompanied by singular narratives of people escaping poverty and difficulty, […] The post  In ‘Drift,’ Migrant Stories Are Complicated And White Saviorism Is Not the Answer appeared first on Essence.