Off-Duty Officer Chokes Black Teen For Being On His Lawn | Huffington Post Black Voices

“Police officers in the Village of Lansing, Illinois, are investigating an incident involving an off-duty police officer who was filmed holding a black teenager to the ground and threatening his life for being on the officer’s lawn. Another minor filmed a portion of the Saturday confrontation, which relatives of the teen later shared on Facebook,…MORE

Gabrielle Union To Produce, Star In ‘Breaking In’ | VIBE

Gabrielle Union will produce and play the leading role for an upcoming thriller titled Breaking In. In the feature, Union will portray a woman who is fighting to protect her family during a home invasion. V for Vendetta director James McTeigue will also head the project. Read the full story (source): Gabrielle Union To Produce,…MORE

‘Insecure’ Season 2 Set For A July Premiere Date | VIBE

Season One of HBO’s Insecure left every one and their dead ancestors in their feelings. The Internet was split down the middle between #TeamIssa or #TeamLawrence, (the writer of this post is personally #TeamBouch) and think pieces, Tweets, and Facebook dissertations were abundant with many people offering their two cents on the scripted drama. “When…MORE

NBCBLK28 Under 28 2017 – NBC News

Meet the NBCBLK28: 28 innovators, vanguards, trendsetters, and pioneers under 28 years old. This year’s crop is redefining what it means to be young, gifted & unapologetically Black. Follow their stories over the next 28 days. Read the full story (source): NBCBLK28 2017 – NBC NewsMORE

Black Won Big SAG Awards – Acceptance Speeches

Denzel gives it up for “The guys that don’t get recognized!” #sagawards pic.twitter.com/Z8Q6c5uNpF — SAG Awards® (@SAGawards) January 30, 2017 “We stand here as proud actors.” – @TherealTaraji on behalf of the cast of @HiddenFigures pic.twitter.com/7oL24Vpo5V — SAG Awards® (@SAGawards) January 30, 2017 Mahershala Ali of @moonlightmov #sagawards pic.twitter.com/q9txL6fW8R — SAG Awards® (@SAGawards) January 30,…MORE

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