Although Black History Month is coming to a close, that doesn't mean one has to stop celebrating. 28 (or 29) days can not encompass the contributions, impact and achievements that Black people have and continue to make. One of the best ways to honor Black History year-round is by travel. Visiting monuments, museums and landmarks […]

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it is investigating how Memphis Police Department officers use force and conduct arrests, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop strengthened nationwide calls for police reform. The in-depth federal probe adds more scrutiny to a city […]

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The Justice Department announced Wednesday they will be reviewing the Memphis Police Department following the death of Tyre Nichols. In a release Wednesday morning, the Justice Department said they will be “undertaking two important reviews.” The first will be of the Memphis Police Department, the department responsible for the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols earlier […]

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Following outrage from viewers around the country who demanded all officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols be fired and charged, Memphis Police Department confirmed a sixth officer involved in the assault has been relieved of duty. Officer Preston Hemphill is the sixth MPD officer and the first non-Black officer publicly disciplined for his […]

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Friday’s release of footage showing members of the Memphis Police Department’s Scorpion Unit beating and brutalizing a defenseless Tyre Nichols has revealed more than simply the depraved acts of law enforcement. Comparing the initial police report to the released footage raises questions about the credibility of law enforcement, not just in Tennessee, but across the […]

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