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The family of Andrew Brown Jr. filed a lawsuit with the assistance of civil rights attorneys. The case which was filed argued that Brown’s death was “intentional and reckless disregard of his life” at the hands of deputies in front of his residence. The civil rights attorneys announced that a …

Saturday night was the 52nd NAACP Awards, where Black excellence was honored and highlighted. Hosted by comedian Anthony Anderson, the star-studded night was filled with awards, performances, and activism – honoring the Black lives lost to injustice in 2020 and making a call for change. And while it highlighted hardships …

On Monday, it was announced that the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund launched a $40 million scholarship program thanks to a single anonymous donor’s generous gift. The Associated Press reports that the scholarship fund plans to put 50 students through law school. In exchange for having their tuition paid for, …

Many are outraged after a video of an innocent black man arrested by police in Virginia Beach went viral. On December 19, inside of Lynnhaven Mall, a video recorded police detaining a man that matched the description of a suspect they believed had committed a crime. The person authorities were …

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund has filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump and his campaign, on behalf of Black voters on Friday, accusing both of violating the Voting Rights Act. According to The Huffington Post, the lawsuit argued that Trump is pressuring election officials to not certify votes in …

In another case of being black while in America, we again find ourselves asking for the justice the constitution says we equally deserve. According to Des Moines Register, 22-year-old DarQuan Jones from Des Moines, Iowa, was viciously and racially attacked by three white men around 3 AM on May 16. …

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown recently chopped it up with Baller Alert and shared her most interesting career moments and accomplishments. When asked about moments that she reflects on that makes her see how far she’s come in her career, she said the commercials she’s done make her notice her achievements. …

MAJOR. is a Pop Soul singer, best known for his role on the Fox hit series, “Star” and hit single entitled, “Why I Love You.” In a recent interview with Baller Alert, the singer opened up about his journey and reflected on his accomplishments. When mentioning the journey that got …

On February 22, the 51st annual NAACP Image Awards will kick off in Pasadena, California, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Airing on B.E.T., the awards show, which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of people of color in their respective fields of tv, music, literature, and film, will be hosted by …

by: @Samaya.Rn This year’s 51st NAACP Image Awards are sure to be a topic of discussion, seeing as though Rihanna’s public appearance drought will officially come to an end. The Bajan superstar will be making an appearance to receive a distinguished award at the event. Tuesday, the National Association for …

The NAACP Image Awards are around the corner, and the nominations have officially been released. The NAACP Image awards Black creatives within the entertainment industry that have made great efforts in a variety of areas, including TV, film, music, literature, and more. The nominees were announced on Monday, at a …

The 51st NAACP Image Awards will kick off on Feb. 22 and the nominees for this year’s ceremony have finally been announced. The Image Awards is a ceremony that celebrates and awards people of color, specifically Black creative, within the TV/film, music, and literature fields. It also recognizes individuals who …

The NAACP Image Awards is an annual gala that celebrates the achievements and performances of people of color in the arts, as well as those who promote social justice through creative and entertaining endeavors. The monumental 50th Annual awards show was celebrated over the weekend and featured a number of …

Jussie Smollett won’t be bringing home an NAACP award this year.  The “Empire” actor had already lost in his category for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ on Friday Night during an untelevised portion of the awards show.  According to The Blast, Jessie Williams won for his role on “Grey’s Anatomy” and Jussie …

On Tuesday, Baller Alert teamed up with the NAACP Youth and College division, which works to “inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities,” to host an honest conversation about elections and voting ‘For the Counter Culture.’ NAACP’s Tiffany Dena Loftin spearheaded the conversation, …