Meek Mill Suggests Black Officers Should Make Up Half Of The Police Force In Black Neighborhoods

This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed to remedy the heartaches endured by the Black community.

Devon and Cornwall Police officer shared the inappropriate image in a WhatsApp group with a number of other police officers and staff.

police officer is under criminal investigation after allegedly sending an edited picture of George Floyd's arrest over WhatsApp.The Devon and Cornwall Police sergeant is being probed for gross misconduct.Police say the investigation was sparked after the image was reportedly shared - with "racial discrimination" a possible motive.Other members of the social media group - which includes other officers from the force - are also being investigated, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.This is due to their alleged response to the image or apparent failure to report the matter.The IOPC became involved after Devon and Cornwall Police referred itself once a member of the WhatsApp chat had told their manager.Reports say the altered

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honour essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.’s CBS special, “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes”, on Sunday.

A British police officer and several colleagues are being investigated after an altered picture of George Floyd being arrested was shared on WhatsApp.

Ben Stiller suggested replacing a statue of former President Theodore Roosevelt with one of late actor Robin Williams. Stiller's suggestion came in response to the news that a bronze statue that’s been outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York since 1940 will come down after years of criticism and heightened sensitivity about race issues in the U.S.

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honor essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.'s CBS special,, on Sunday. Connick began the show by acknowledging that it was filmed prior to the movement for racial justice across America and around the world in the wake of the May 25 death of George Floyd. «Just so you know, this special was filmed a few weeks ago and since that time our world has changed,» Connick said during the special.

Stars from the sports and entertainment worlds say it's time to step up and do their part to make this country better. pic.twitter.com/Fttyl8to0vThe awards ceremony, which was held remotely this year due the coronavirus pandemic, featured athletes from the NBA, NFL and other professional sports leagues making appearances from their homes.Among the athletes who have been most vocal about the Black Lives Matter movement is LeBron James.

On Sunday night, Russell Wilson Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird opened the 2020 ESPY Awards with an important message about racism in the sports industry.

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird may not be in the same place — due to social distancing -- but they kicked off this year's ESPYS together nonetheless. The trio of superstar athletes served up a powerful opening, championing the Black Lives Matter movement and its importance.Wilson began Sunday's show reflecting on some of the greatest Black athletes in history, and how they are forever intertwined with the fabric of the fight for equality and civil rights — including Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams and Bill Russell.«What if we didn't know their names? What if they were never a part of the conversation?» Wilson asked.

Jason Brown is maintaining a self-imposed curfew with America on edge right now.

Courtney Stodden is going viral after she called out President Donald Trump’s supporters and shouted “Black Lives Matter” to them while they were protesting alongside a road. Courtney and her boyfriend Chris Sheng have been protesting in Los Angeles since the video of George Floyd being crushed to death under Officer Derek Chauvin’s knee was released.

In these turbulent times, the Black community not only has to worry about being at the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic but the senseless murder of George Floyd has reminded them that police brutality is at an all-time high. However, instead of tackling just police brutality, everyone has come together to end systemic racism.

Donald Trump's son Eric has called Black Lives Matter protesters "animals" for "taking over our cities" at a rally in Tulsa.Major demonstrations have taken place across the world following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd.The 46-year-old died after a white officer held him down by pressing a knee into his neck in Minneapolis on May 25.And now, as he was warming up a rally for his dad, Eric Trump said those that caused chaos in the streets were bringing shame on the country, describing protestors' cause as "nonsense".He said: "We're going to keep the moral fabric of this country, because when you watch the nonsense on TV, when you see these animals literally taking over our cities, right? Burning down churches?"This isn't America.

Public Enemy has returned with a fiery new protest song called "State of the Union (STFU)."The iconic hip-hop group commemorated Juneteenth on Friday (June 19) by dropping the explosive anti-Trump song and accompanying video, which features recent footage from nationwide protests in response to the killings of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks.“Our collective voices keep getting louder. The rest of the planet is on our side.

George Floyd who died while being arrested by police on May 25. But protests in Glasgow, Scotland, were marred on Saturday after pro-statue protesters crashed the demonstration and clashed with police officers.Over 100 officers, including riot police and some mounted on horseback, were seen boxing in a large crowd of counter-protesters as they worked to shut down violence before it spiralled.

X FACTOR star Alexandra Burke has claimed she was advised to "bleach her skin" if she wanted a successful music career after winning the show. The 31-year-old singer won the ITV talent show back in 2008, and said she has "experienced micro-aggression so many times" because she is black ever since.

Steve Harvey welcomed activist Kimberly Jones to his Facebook Watch talk show for a special Juneteenth edition, and the comedian/TV host had a lot to say about systemic racism in America and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Beyoncé is celebrating Juneteenth weekend with the release of a timely new track.

Beyonce has delighted fans by releasing a surprise new song titled Black Parade, shortly after announcing a project by the same name to support black-owned businesses.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorBeyonce surprise-dropped a new song, “Black Parade,” at the tail end of the Juneteenth holiday and heading into what promises to be a tense weekend as supporters of divisive President Donald Trump gather in Tulsa.Written by Beyonce and co-produced by Derek Dixie, “Black Parade” also features her husband Jay-Z as co-writer along with Dixie (the Emmy-nominated  music director of “HOMECOMING: A Film by Beyonce Knowles”), Kaydence, Denisia “”@blu_june” Andrews and Brittany “@chi_coney” Coney for @NOVAWAV, among others.The track about empowerment and resilience centers on the recent Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.