The former Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s back while another officer kneeled on his neck was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on Friday. […] The post Former Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Back Gets Prison Sentence appeared first on Essence.

An all-time comeback ends in defeat for the Netherlands as Lionel Messi advances in his last World Cup.

After a racism controversy rocked the Los Angeles City Council in October, one person involved is trying to stick to business as usual–but many of his colleagues aren’t having it. […] The post L.A. Council Member Faces Backlash After Racist Phone Call Where Black Child Called A ‘Monkey’ appeared first on Essence.

Adams said Tuesday that he had spent thousands of dollars on rat mitigation efforts. The hearing officer was satisfied, and the fine was dismissed on Thursday.