Two Indiana Students Receive Different Punishments for Similar Rape Charges

07/05/2016

Two rape cases highlight racial disparities in sentencing.

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Case Closed: No Charges in Kendrick Johnson Gym Mat Death

The U.S. Department of Justice rules there is not enough evidence to support federal charges in the Kendrick Johnson gym mat death.
06/21/2016
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Teen Pleads Guilty to the Murder of Georgia Man Over a Playstation

18-year-old Kayla Dixon takes a plea deal in the murder of Daniel Zeitz.
06/22/2016
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Kansas City Toddler Fatally Shot and the Family Seeks Answers

Mahsaan Kelley-Wilson's life was cut short when his family was caught in the middle of a gun battle.
06/23/2016
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ESPYS to Honor 15-Year-Old Athlete Who Died Shielding 3 Women From Gunfire

Zaevion Dobson sacrificed his life and is now being recognized for that act of heroism.
06/23/2016
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No Charges for Texas Cop Who Slammed Teen Girl to Ground at Pool Party

A grand jury refused to indict former officer Eric Casebolt for the incident in McKinney, Texas.
06/24/2016
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Vote Your Voice

Instead of adding to the noise and rancor this election season, BET's latest PSA is using silence to highlight the consequences of choosing not to vote.
06/27/2016
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Wisconsin Teen Who Was Slammed and Tasered by Cops Will Not Face Criminal Charges

Genele Laird's criminal charges will be dropped if she successfully completes her program in Community Restorative Court.
06/28/2016
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Wisconsin Woman Added to FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' List for Killing Pregnant Woman Over Loud Music

24-year-old Shanika S. Minor is the first person from Milwaukee to be added to the FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' list.
06/29/2016
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Drumroll, Please! New Poll Reveals Trump Has Only 1% of Black Voter Support

According to a Quinnipiac University poll, Donald Trump has a record-low percentage of Black voter support.
06/30/2016
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Family of Naked Texas Teen Shot and Killed by Police Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of David Joseph, 17, takes legal action after he was shot and killed by a Texas police officer.
06/30/2016
01:42

Two Indiana Students Receive Different Punishments for Similar Rape Charges

Two Indiana rape cases are under scrutiny after one gets charged and the other spends only a day in jail.
07/05/2016
02:31

Alton Sterling Shooting by Baton Rouge Police Sparks Outrage

A video of 37-year-old Alton Sterling being gunned down by Louisiana police goes viral.
07/06/2016
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'Enough Is Enough:' Community Outraged Over Traffic Stop That Leaves Minnesota Man Dead

32-year-old Philando Castile was shot by a Minneapolis police officer after reaching for his license and registration.
07/07/2016
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What Now: An MTV News and BET News Town Hall

MTV News and BET News host a live town hall across all screens to discuss America in crisis. Featuring Killer Mike, Pusha T, Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Fabolous and more. Hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, Marc Lamont Hill, Jamil Smith and Franchesca Ramsey.
07/08/2016
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Pray for Peace: 5 Officers Killed During Protests in Dallas

Peaceful protests surrounding the Alton Sterling and Philando Castile shootings turned into a sniper attack leaving five officers dead in Dallas.
07/08/2016
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Supporters Need to Take Action

We want to make sure that we help people become aware of their prejudice and bias.
07/08/2016
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What Does the Future Look Like?

It's time to collaborate on what the future looks like for our families.
07/08/2016
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Fighting Through the Pain

Black men want to know the real answer. Who is out there to protect and serve them?
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Power in the Struggle

Our value needs to be felt in order protect ourselves from being used and abused.
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What Is the Black Man's Reality

Change the narrative of America's story on Black death.
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Black America Is Speechless

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