An Alabama NAACP branch criticizes a grand jury's decision not to indict a Mobile police officer. The officer fatally shot a Black teen during a traffic stop, and many questions remain about the incident. via Local NAACP Questions Grand Jury Decision Not To Indict Alabama Officer Who Fatally Shot Michael Moore — K97.5

For the last few years, the Black Lives Matter movement has been at the center of activism, protesting a number of issues plaguing the black community including police brutality and racial injustice. However while we regularly see images of males from the movement such as Deray McKesson, the female founders have garnered much less of… via … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Founders Among ‘Glamour’ Magazine’s Women Of The Year Honorees — K97.5

“Dear beautiful brown-skinned girl, I look into your eyes and see the light and hope of myself. In this photo you are just about to turn 20, posing outside the television station where you were recently hired as a reporter. You’re proud of yourself for getting the job, but uncertain you’ll be able to manage […] … Continue reading ‘Knowing there is a high calling is what will sustain and fulfill you’ – Oprah’s letter to her younger self — TheYoungEmpire

BLACK-ISH ACTRESS Yara Shahidi is the epitome of Black Girl Magic. At just 16, the star is already breaking down barriers for actors in film and television and speaking on the importance of positive black roles. The teen, who is of black and Iranian heritage, was “born into a family of humanitarians” and is aware […] … Continue reading Actress Yara Shahidi: ‘It’s my duty to choose roles that evoke a response’ — TheYoungEmpire