Police K-9 handler who released dog that attacked an unarmed Black man in Ohio has been fired, department says
The Circleville, Ohio, police officer who released a police K-9 on an unarmed Black man has been fired, according to a statement from the department.
2023-07-27 03:21
Police K-9 handler who released dog that attacked an unarmed Black man in Ohio placed on paid leave while incident is under review, mayor says
A Circleville, Ohio, officer who was seen on video deploying a police K-9 that attacked an unarmed Black man while he was surrendering to authorities is on paid administrative leave as the incident is under investigation, the mayor said.
2023-07-26 08:58
An unarmed Black man was attacked by a police K-9 dog despite surrendering with his hands in the air
An unarmed Black man was attacked by a police officer's K-9 as he surrendered to authorities with his hands up, despite an Ohio State Trooper repeatedly urging officers not to release the dog.
2023-07-24 04:26
There are thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people. Carlee Russell's unverified report is rare, advocates say
The doubt surrounding the alleged kidnapping of Carlethia "Carlee" Nichole Russell, which Alabama police said they couldn't verify, threatens to overshadow thousands of unsolved cases of missing Black people, advocates say
2023-07-23 15:19
Black deaf students who attended 1950s segregated school will finally get their high school diplomas
At least 24 Black deaf students who attended a segregated school on the grounds of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, in the early 1950s never received their high school diplomas.
2023-07-22 20:26
Investor Leon Black settles with US Virgin Islands over Epstein probe
Apollo Global Management Inc co-founder Leon Black paid $62.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to avoid any
2023-07-22 07:45
Florida's new black history curriculum 'sanitized', say critics
The revised standards for black history lessons suggest some received "personal benefit" from slavery.
2023-07-21 07:57
BlackRock made a climate pledge. Then it appointed a Saudi oil executive to its board
BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said Monday it has appointed Amin Nasser, chief executive of oil giant Saudi Aramco, to its board of directors — despite the New York-based firm's pledge to accelerate investment in climate-friendly companies.
2023-07-19 01:25
Crucial deal on Ukraine grain exports on the brink of expiring
A crucial deal allowing the export of grain from Ukraine is set to expire Monday unless Russia agrees to an extension.
2023-07-16 21:46
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center facing civil rights investigation for treatment of Black women giving birth
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is facing a civil rights investigation into how Black women giving birth are treated in its hospital.
2023-07-13 07:51
Black principals call for investigation of Chicago school district after they were fired from their jobs
Activists in Chicago are calling for an investigation after Chicago Public Schools fired at least seven of the district's Black principals over the 2022-2023 school year.
2023-07-08 04:47
Republicans question BlackRock fund governance, revisiting old concerns
By Ross Kerber A group of 15 Republican state attorneys general have questioned whether directors of BlackRock mutual
2023-07-08 03:56