The state’s attorney in Baltimore on Wednesday dropped all remaining charges against three city police officers awaiting trial in the death of Freddie Gray, ending one of the most closely watched — and unsuccessful — police prosecutions in the nation. The decision brought to a close a sweeping prosecution that began with criminal charges…… MORE
[WATCH] What the Mothers of the Movement Said at the Democratic Convention | TIME
Seven mothers took the stage to highlight a need to protect black Americans from gun violence and police brutality on Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention. “You don’t stop being a mom when your child dies,” said Lucy McBath, mother of Jordan Davis. “I lived in fear my son would die like this.” McBath,…… MORE
Miss Cleo Dead at 53 | TMZ.com
There won’t be anymore calls to Miss Cleo … the iconic TV psychic is dead after battling cancer. We’re told Cleo was originally diagnosed with colon cancer … but it spread to her liver and lungs. The rep said Cleo remained a “pillar of strength” during her illness … and died surrounded by family and…… MORE
Keshia Knight Pulliam’s Husband Files for Divorce, Seeks Paternity Test : People.com
Keshia Knight Pulliam and her new husband Ed Hartwell have called it quits just days after the actressannounced her pregnancy, PEOPLE confirms. The former NFL star Hartwell, 38, filed for divorce from The Cosby Show alum just six months after the couple wed, a rep for the actress confirmed to PEOPLE. Hartwell filed for divorce…… MORE
Michelle Obama’s Full 2016 DNC Speech
“I want someone with the proven strength to persevere, someone who knows this job and takes it seriously, someone who understands the issues a president faces are not black and white,” Mrs. Obama said. Referring to Trump’s penchant for tweeting, she said of the presidency: “It cannot be boiled down to 140 characters.” Mrs. Obama…… MORE
Michael Jordan: ‘I Can No Longer Stay Silent’ | The Undefeated
As a proud American, a father who lost his own dad in a senseless act of violence, and a black man, I have been deeply troubled by the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement and angered by the cowardly and hateful targeting and killing of police officers. I grieve with the families…… MORE
SCHD: Health violations put patients at risk of Hepatitis, HIV | WMC Action News 5
The Shelby County Health Department said a dental clinic may have put patients at risk for several very serious viral infections. SCHD ordered the clinic to close on July 1. Patients of Alfred Brown, DDS are encouraged to get tested for Hepatitis B and C and HIV. Read the full story (source): SCHD: Health violations…… MORE
Katt Williams Reportedly Charged With Misdemeanor Battery for Assaulting a Woman in Los Angeles | Complex
Katt Williams is under investigation for assaulting a woman at a restaurant in Los Angeles. On Sunday morning, police authorities responded to a call from an employee working at the Sportsmen’s Lodge restaurant in Sherman Oaks, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. The employee claimed that Williams attacked her. Read the full story (source): Katt Williams…… MORE
Dominique Dawes says motherhood is harder than the Olympics – TODAY.com
As she approaches 40, the former gymnast and mom-of-two talks reflects on the challenges of motherhood, getting enough exercise and getting her kids to eat right. Read the full story (source): Dominique Dawes says motherhood is harder than the Olympics – TODAY.com… MORE
Monica responds to new Shannon Brown cheating rumors – Rolling Out
Monica and Shannon Brown’s marriage has been under major scrutiny this year thanks to rumors that began months ago that Brown was cheating on Monica. Luckily, it seemed like the couple was able to endure the storm of rumors and maintain their marriage. However, their marriage seemed to take another hit this week when yet another rumor surfaced…… MORE
