Viola Davis
by Stacy Jackson

June 18, 2025

Viola Davis To Receive Honorary Doctorate From The American Film Institute

She'll be honored on August 8.

Viola Davis continues to make her mark in the film industry.

The American Film Institute will present the award-winning actress and producer with an honorary doctorate of fine arts degree for her contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image. She will receive the honor in August alongside award-winning film editor and sound designer Walter Murch.

“Their contributions to the art form have inspired audiences around the world – as they will inspire this year’s graduates of the AFI Conservatory,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO, in a press release.

Davis boasts an extensive and distinguished career in film, television, and theater. Her credentials extend to her roles as an artist, activist, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author. In 2017, she was honored by Time as one of the most influential people in the world. The recognition was followed by a 2022 Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award for her commitment to social justice and the 2025 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes.

She won a Grammy in 2023 for narrating the audiobook for her memoir, Finding Me. The honor solidified her as part of the handful of Black entertainers to achieve EGOT status, adding to a collection of awards that includes an Academy Award for her role in Fences, an Emmy Award for How to Get Away With Murder, and a Tony Award for roles in Fences and King Hedley II.

Beyond the screen, the actress has used her platform to eradicate childhood hunger, address critical needs of the community through her Davis-Tennon Foundation, and serve as a voice for diversity in Hollywood. In 2011, she launched JuVee Productions with her husband, Julius Tennon, to take action against the limitations Hollywood has placed on the careers of Black entertainers.

The American Film Institute will welcome Davis to join a renowned group of past honorary degree recipients, including Maya Angelou, Angela Bassett, and Spike Lee. Davis previously received honorary doctorates from The Juilliard School and her alma mater, Rhode Island College.

The American Film Institute will honor Davis on August 8, during the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2025. The event will be held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

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50 cent, G unit studio
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

June 18, 2025

50 Cent Action Channel Launches In The UK In Partnership With Lionsgate

It is being offered as an add-on for £3.99 ($5.43) a month.

50 Cent is expanding his reach outside of the United States with the launch of 50 Cent Action channel in the United Kingdom on Prime Video.

According to Deadline, the Many Men emcee-turned-television executive, through a partnership with Lionsgate, has launched a subscription service overseas. The channel initially debuted Dec. 10 as a FAST channel on the Roku Channel. The programs shown on it are curated by the man born as Curtis Jackson.

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“My audience, my core audience—the people that were enjoying my music in the very beginning—is at home,” 50 told Deadline. “They’re older. They’ll understand the entertainment choices that I make creatively. I’ve used music to merge with entertainment.”

The partnership with Lionsgate has been mutually beneficial for both parties. In April, it was revealed that the 50 Cent Action channel was the top action channel on The Roku Channel and LG Channels. It’s also available on Prime Video, Plex, DirecTV, Vizio, and Xumo.

50 feels he understands how to curate to the audience, which gives him an advantage over other FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television) channels.

“I don’t think that they’ve figured out how to market the FAST channels,” said Jackson. “They just package portions of their content, put it up, and let it roll, instead of trying to figure out a whole brand, a whole vibe. I want my FAST channel to feel like a cable network.”

Although U.S. viewers get the content for free, for 50’s Action Channel in the UK, it is being offered as a Prime Video add-on for £3.99 ($5.43) a month. People can test the service out with a seven-day free trial.

“Being able to launch out here [in the UK] is big because I have a huge audience here that hasn’t been able to participate with us,” the rapper and businessman said. “Now they get a chance to see it.”

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Louisiana, classroom, Ten Commandments, Michigan,
by Kandiss Edwards

June 18, 2025

NAACP Rallies Behind North Carolina Principal Being Placed On Leave Prematurely

The North Carolina Branch of the NAACP says Helena Thomas's administrative leave is premature and does not follow existing policy.

The NAACP is seeking due process for the North Carolina principal who was placed on administrative leave. 

Dr. Helena Thomas, principal of Carrboro High School, is being investigated following a student and faculty walkout. On June 2, the principal was put on administrative leave pending a full investigation.

The North Carolina Branch of the NAACP says the leave is premature and is not in line with existing policies. As a result of the ongoing investigation, Thomas was barred from attending end-of-the-year activities, including student commencement. Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP President Herman Foushee called the turn of events “devastating.”

Foushee also stressed the importance of an “equitable and fair” process.

“We didn’t think that she was being treated fairly, and it doesn’t fall in line with the general practices of human resources. If someone is investigated or whatever…the person will work until they are proven guilty,” Foushee told Channel 2. “She hasn’t even been investigated yet.”

In a letter to parents and staff, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Chief of Staff Brady Reeves attempted to reassure spectators that Thomas is not being reprimanded. According to Reeves, the measure allows the investigation to be conducted without bias.

“This is neither a disciplinary measure nor a change of assignment,” Reeves said. “It is a temporary status so that these matters can be investigated impartially. We informed the CHS staff earlier this afternoon, though Dr. Thomas has been out of the office since last week.”

On May 29, both students and parents participated in a protest against the principal and her practices. Students and parents walked out of Carrboro High School and roughly 2 miles to the Lincoln Center district office, the News & Observer reported. The protest is reportedly in support of teachers who have been struggling to receive adequate work accommodations under Thomas’s leadership. 

Concerns have been raised over Thomas’s perceived failure to rectify student grievances. Throughout the 24-25 academic school year, claims have been made that Thomas is creating a hostile work environment by scheduling meetings during teachers’ allotted time for handling student-focused issues like planning and grading. 

Students also claim Thomas ignored bullying, young men gaining access to girls’ lavatories through the ceilings, and uneven distribution of consequences. 

According to the Raleigh News & Observer, teacher surveys tell the tale of disgruntled employees. Ninety-two percent of teachers believe the high school is a great place to work. Still, only 68.1% think the school is a place that fosters trust and respect.

Thomas has yet to make a statement regarding the developments. The NAACP notes that on April 17, Thomas was approved for a 4-year contract.

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Charleston 9 church massacre
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

June 18, 2025

10 Years Later, Mother Emanuel AME Church Remembers Victims Of Targeted Mass Shooting

Mother Emanuel held a special service 10 years to the day that nine members were killed in a targeted mass shooting.

Mother Emanuel AME Church held an Ecumenical Service Tuesday, June 17, in remembrance of the congregation members who were killed in a horrific targeted mass shooting 10 years ago.

White supremacist and neo-Nazi Dylann Roof carried out a mass shooting at Mother Emanuel, located in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine members of the historic church, Live 5 News reports.

Among the victims were the church’s pastor and state senator, Rev. Clementa Pinckney, 41; Susie Jackson, 87; and Rev. Daniel Simmons, 74.

Rev. Eric S. C. Manning led the service, which included testimonies from a survivor of a Jewish mass shooting, children of two of the Emanuel 9 victims, and a Hebrew prayer. Chris Singleton, son of victim Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, shared how he vowed to his mother to live his life as the complete opposite of her killer.

He encouraged love in the room when he asked the crowd to hug someone who looked completely different from them. People of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds embraced each other, with some fighting back tears.

“I’m hopeful that we can teach love and remind people that we didn’t choose our skin color, we didn’t choose our first language, we didn’t choose where we were born or who we were born to,” Singleton said. “So, I would never hate you for those things, and hopefully you never hate me for them just as well.”

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt, also delivered remarks.

“We know hate is dangerous,” Kelly said. “But hate with a gun in his hand is deadly.”

The service featured discussions on gun violence, the urgent need for gun control and reform, and ending targeted attacks against communities, including Black, Jewish, and Latino groups.

“Thank you for your pledge that never again will we allow any of these atrocities to take place in our city,” Manning said. “It’s going to require work. But how many of us are ready to do good work?”

The church will hold additional events this week to honor the memory of the Emanuel 9 victims and foster community building.

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trump, black pastor
by Sharelle B. McNair

June 18, 2025

‘History Will Not Be Kind To This Racist President’: Social Media Reacts To MLK Statue Removed From Oval Office 

White House officials confirmed Trump moved the bronze bust into a private dining room, used for private meetings and lunches with senior staff.

A bust of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that former President Barack Obama moved into the Oval Office has been moved out by President Donald Trump, causing backlash on social media. 

White House officials confirmed Trump moved the bronze bust, which by definition is a sculpted or cast representation of the upper part of the human body, into a private dining room, used for private meetings and lunches with senior staff. Adding “interior decorator” to his résumé, the Oval Office now holds remnants of gold ornaments surrounding door frames, gold figurines on the fireplace mantle, and a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence hidden behind blue velvet curtains.

A bust of Winston Churchill, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was also moved back in on Trump’s first day back at the White House, according to USA Today. 

The bust of King remained in place during Trump’s first term, prompting critics to question why the change is suddenly occurring. Social media users criticized the incumbent president for his efforts to reverse decisions made under the Biden-Harris administration and other Democratic administrations. In mid-June 2025, Trump announced he would be reinstating the names of seven Army bases named after Confederate soldiers. The announcement was made during an appearance at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, changed to Fort Liberty by Joe Biden. 

Users like @uncatfishable touched on the hypocrisy the President is showing after years of claiming he isn’t a racist. “Last week it was renaming Forts to confederate names. This week it’s removing MLK bust from the Oval Office,” he wrote. 

“But sure he isn’t racist.”

@RichardAngwin called the statue removal a “disgusting slap in the face.”

“Trump’s removal of MLK Jr.’s bust from the Oval Office is a disgusting slap in the face to civil rights, exposing his deep-seated racism and disdain for equality,” Angwin said. 

Other comments alluded to Trump “Keeping the Klan happy,” and “These evil men need to be purged from our national government. By any means necessary.”

Among several other reasons, this may have contributed to Trump being the first president not invited to the NAACP National Convention in 116 years.

The bust found its home in the Oval Office after the country’s first African American president was sworn in, relocating it from the White House library. Previously, the image was on loan from the Smithsonian and arrived at the library in 2000, during the second term of former President Clinton.

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Tyler Perry, sexual assault lawsuit, actor
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

June 18, 2025

Tyler Perry’s Lawyer Calls Out ‘Fabricated Claims’ In $260M Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Tyler Perry's lawyers are calling one actor's $260 million sexual harassment lawsuit a "scam."

Tyler Perry’s lawyer is blasting the “fabricated claims” an actor and screenwriter is bringing against the billionaire media mogul in a bombshell $260 million lawsuit.

Derek Dixon, who appeared in two projects produced by Perry, filed a 46-page complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing Perry of using his “his “wealth and influence” to pursue “a sexual relationship with a man who would remain silent,” NBC News reported. But Perry’s lawyer dismissed the allegations, calling the $260 million lawsuit a money-grabbing “scam.”

Perry’s legal team accuses Dixon of trying to get close to the famed producer “for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.”

Dixon met Perry in 2019 while working for an events company. The actor claims the Madea star picked him out and asked for his phone number, promising a possible acting gig. Soon, Dixon was offered a small two-episode role in Perry’s Ruthless series.

After that, Dixon claims he was invited to Perry’s Atlanta home, where he fell asleep in a guest room after drinking too much. The actor claims Perry got into the bed with him and started touching his thighs. Dixon claims to have turned down Perry’s advances, but the lawsuit alleges that the media mogul continued his pursuit of the actor.

Perry soon offered Dixon the role of Dale in The Oval, which was a big step for his acting career. But he claims what followed was sexually suggestive texts from Perry, including questions about his sexual preferences, insinuations of being “horny,” and claims of having sex with men. The suit also claims Perry would call him daily as if he were his on-call “pet.”

The suit claims that Dixon continued to turn down Perry’s advances while remaining friendly, out of fear of jeopardizing his career.

“Dixon kept informing Perry that he was not into sex to keep Perry at bay while at the same time not insulting the person who was dangling his career in front of him,” the suit said.

The lawsuit accuses Perry of groping Dixon twice in 2020, including during a cast trip to the Bahamas. It also accuses Perry of pulling down Dixon’s underwear at his home in 2020, where he “vigorously grabbed and groped his buttocks in a sexual manner,” leaving Dixon “naked, shocked, and overwhelmed with fear.”

Dixon continued his professional relationship with Perry, which led to a raise in season two of The Oval. Perry also told Dixon that he wanted to buy the rights to shoot a pilot for a script Dixon had written, called Losing It. The suit claims Dixon wrestled with going public with the allegations or accepting Perry’s money, but he ultimately gave in to pressure to protect his career.

The suit alleges that Perry bought and filmed the script for Losing It with no real intention of producing it, using the project as leverage over Dixon in a quid pro quo. The show was never developed, and when Perry later offered Dixon a writing role on another project, Dixon declined and filed a complaint with the EEOC.

Dixon is now seeking $260 million in punitive damages, comparing Perry’s alleged actions to those of other high-profile figures in the entertainment industry accused of sexual misconduct.

“Mr. Perry’s success has led him to believe that money and influence can get him whatever he wants,” the complaint said. “Mr. Perry sought the one thing his wealth and influence could not purchase — a sexual relationship with a man who would remain silent.”

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Gunna
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

June 18, 2025

Gunna Will Inspire Kids To Go ‘Beyond The Game’ With Youth Football And Empowerment Camp

The camp will include Q&A sessions on overcoming mental health struggles and adversity.

Gunna is giving back to a local Texas community in his upcoming youth football and empowerment camp. Some NFL stars will join the Atlanta rapper to kick off the free event.

The youth-focused camp will take place in Frisco, Texas, with special guest appearances by Laremy Tunsil and Charles Omenihu. In partnership with DistinctlyHIS Ministries, Gunna will link up with the professional athletes to support 130 Texas youth at the football camp.

The literal field day will take place June 21 as the local community comes together to play hard. While learning football drills, attendees will also gain mentorship advice from Gunna and his NFL friends. Tunsil currently plays for the Washington Commanders as an offensive tackle, while Omenihu is a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

“This camp is more than just drills and plays, it’s about showing up for yourself and your future,” Gunna said in a statement obtained by Billboard. “It’s about committing to the grind, pushing through every challenge, and never quitting.”

Gunna hopes the camp will do more than sharpen their defense. He encourages kids to go “beyond the game” and stay undefeated in their minds.

He continued, “This camp teaches more than football, it builds a mindset that won’t stop, driving these kids to keep going beyond the game, every single day.”

In true fashion for the “Drip Too Hard” rapper, participants will receive exclusive gear alongside other surprises and giveaways. The kids will also engage in a thoughtful Q&A session about overcoming mental health struggles and other obstacles with Gunna and the athletes, who expressed their excitement to take part in the endeavor.


“This camp is about planting seeds-in football, in life, and in purpose. I know what it means to grow up with big dreams and limited resources,” added Tunsil. “If we can be a source of inspiration and opportunity for these kids, even just for a day, that impact can last a lifetime.”

With fun still in mind, Gunna and the NFL players will showcase their gaming skills in a competition against their younger opponents, concluding a jam-packed day of sports and communal uplift.

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The Upper Room:, Atlanta
by Ahsan Washington

June 18, 2025

Get Into The Spirit Of Juneteenth With These Black‑Owned Spirit Brands

Toast up for the Black holiday

The simultaneous commemoration of freedom and heritage during Juneteenth gains deeper significance when African Americans patronize Black-owned brands. BLACK ENTERPRISE is known for amplifying Black-owned brands as part of highlighting Black business and excellence. On this go-round, we’re toasting up to the distinctive Black-owned spirit labels like SirDavis, Harlem Haberdashery Bespoke, and Amber & Opal. The brands present unique stories and exceptional flavor profiles with their spirits. 

SirDavis Whisky 

The year 2024 saw the release of SirDavis Whisky, a joint venture between Beyoncé Knowles‑Carter and Moët Hennessy. An American rye-style whisky emerges from rye and barley blend, matured in oak casks before receiving its final touch in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The whisky emerges as a blend of spicy notes with citrus undertones and a smooth finish. SirDavis Whisky stands as a dedication to Beyoncé’s moonshiner great-grandfather by honoring Texas roots and displaying international artisan skills. For those seeking a beverage to mark Juneteenth celebrations, this drink stands as an exceptional option to honor freedom and resilient spirit.

 
 
 
 
 
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Harlem Haberdashery Bespoke Spirits (HH Bespoke)

Established in 2012 by Sharene Wood, Harlem Haberdashery Bespoke Spirits (HH Bespoke) presents an unusual collection of small-batch rum, gin, and vodka that captures the essence of the Harlem Renaissance. These spirits serve as ideal bases for crafting unique cocktails that embody cultural heritage elements. Experience HH Bespoke to transform your events into memorable occasions filled with urban sophistication and specially curated style.

Amber & Opal Honey Botanical Whiskey

The 2024 establishment of Amber & Opal Honey Botanical Whiskey by Ja Rule, Herb Rice, Sandy Sandiford, and Kelvin Barton introduces a Maryland rye whiskey blended with orange blossom honey and botanicals including black tea and fig. This whiskey boasts an 80-proof strength, designed to attract both seasoned whiskey drinkers and those new to the spirit. This spirit delivers a smooth and flavorful experience which establishes it as an inclusive Juneteenth drink with meaningful significance.

Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co.

Sean Edwards established Fresh Bourbon Distilling Co., Black-owned Kentucky distillery which produces farm-to-bottle Kentucky bourbon featuring a smoother malt-forward taste, in 2017. The quality of this drink makes it perfect for enjoying straight as well as mixed cocktails. Experience this straightforward intricacy that suits community-focused Juneteenth celebrations perfectly.

Black Momma Vodka

Black Momma Vodka emerged in 2013 under Vanessa Braxton’s leadership as New York’s first African-American master distiller and delivers a refined vodka blended with chai and green tea flavors. This vodka undergoes five distillations and filtration processes to become the ideal choice for fashionable events.

Grown Folks Hard Seltzer

Danica Dias established Grown Folks Hard Seltzer in 2021 to deliver an unconventional hard seltzer experience featuring soul-food elements. Three delectable flavors — peach cobbler, key lime, and ambrosia — define these hard seltzers, which deliver a refreshing 6% ABV. These drinks fit perfectly into outdoor Juneteenth celebrations, where they offer a gentle yet nostalgic cultural reference.




Highway Vodka

The year 2019 saw Ben Williams and Wendell Robbins establish Highway Vodka as America’s inaugural hemp-seed distilled vodka producer. Through six distillations it achieves a smooth finish. Choose this inventive, Texas-rooted option that supports environmental sustainability while embodying freedom and artistic expression.

Abisola Whiskey

In the early 2020s, Abisola established her whiskey brand which boasts a distinctive bourbon and malt whiskey blend designed to attract diverse taste preferences. The versatile nature of this pour makes it ideal for Juneteenth toasts and various celebrations, offering a premium whiskey experience to those who refuse to let their preferences restrict their choices.

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Richard Sherman, DUI, arrest, DUI, arrested, court
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

June 18, 2025

Richard Sherman Charged With DUI For Incident Leading To February 2024 Arrest

The results of a blood test Sherman took the night of his arrest have just came back

After being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in September 2024, former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman was officially charged with DUI on June 17.

According to ESPN, a spokesperson with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office relayed the news to the media outlet, confirming the charge. Officials were waiting for the results of a blood test Sherman took on the night of the arrest from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab. The analysis stated that the former Seattle Seahawks player had a blood alcohol level of around 0.11, which placed it above the state’s legal limit of 0.08.

The gross misdemeanor charge against him includes an enhancement for refusing a breath test. He is slated to be arraigned June 30.

The former athlete, who is currently an analyst for Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football, was picked up by Washington State Patrol in King County, Washington, at 3:48 a.m. on Feb. 24, 2024. He was booked into King County Correctional Facility at 4:51 a.m. after being accused of driving under the influence.

Trooper Jordan Hazzard-Thomas, who was at the traffic stop, stated that while talking to Sherman, he noticed “the odor of intoxicants” and that the analyst’s eyes appeared to be “bloodshot and watery.”

This isn’t Sherman’s first time being arrested. During the summer of 2021, Sherman was arrested after being accused of driving under the influence. He crashed his SUV in a construction zone while trying to break into his in-laws’ suburban Seattle home. Charges against him included allegations of criminal trespass, DUI, and resisting arrest.

He entered a guilty plea in March 2022 to two misdemeanor counts: first-degree negligent driving and second-degree criminal trespass. As part of his plea arrangement, he agreed to court supervision through part of 2024 and a suspended 90-day jail sentence.

While playing for the Seahawks, Sherman participated in two Super Bowl games, winning in 2014. After leaving the team in 2018, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers and made a return to the Super Bowl in 2019, but the team lost. He ended his playing career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022.

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Fani Willis, DOJ, Trump
by Sharelle B. McNair

June 18, 2025

Fani Willis Thoroughly Checks Reporter For Criticizing Results Of The YSL Case

Willis addressed taxpayers concerns, safety and crime

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had some choice words for an Atlanta reporter who criticized the YSL case and the lack of murder convictions, claiming the real focus should be on the decline in crime rates. 

Willis was stopped in a courthouse by an 11 Alive reporter who wanted her thoughts on taxpayers allegedly feeling the highly publicized YSL case, featuring rapper Young Thug, was a waste of time and money since there were ultimately no convictions. 

The district attorney had a rebuttal saying the reporter and the team should stop going to defense attorneys that were not involved and don’t care about the Black community, asking for their opinion that may spin a narrative. “What I want to say to you as a reporter and I want your other reporters to be responsible is you keep going to defense attorneys who put their children in private schools in communities that are not our communities and really don’t care about the African-American community,” she said.

She continued to let him know what really went down in the case, so taxpayers can get a better understanding. “What you need to understand is there were 19 convictions. Seven I decided to non prose mostly because they were doing life sentences on murder,” Willis continued.

“Just yesterday, Channel 2 and an affiliate covered a YSL murder of a 21-year-old mother in front of her 2 year old child and go look at the statistics, crime is down. So what taxpayers that I say, what my constituents say who just voted me by 68% is, ‘she’s doing an amazing job,’ we are making sure that this community is safe, that crime is the lowest here of most place in the United States of Americas, I think we’re like number three and its because of the efforts I have done against gangs. Stop glorifying violence and stop making it so that some victims don’t matter.”

Willis’ comments came shortly after one of the remaining defendants in the case that’s been going on since 2022, Demise McMullen, pleaded guilty to an aggravated assault charge, according to Complex. Following the guilty plea,  the final results revealed 28 defendants, and no murder convictions. 

Thug, whose real name is Jeffrey Lamar Williams and was accused of co-founding and leading YSL, was released on probation in October 2024 after pleading guilty to gun, drug, and gang charges amid initially facing eight criminal charges. 

However, Willis, who has shared her own form of criticism during President Donald Trump’s election fraud case, is correct in her claims of Fulton County and Atlanta being safer. Mayor Andre Dickens said in January 2025 that the city was on track to becoming  the safest large city in America. Statistics read by Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum show crime plummeted in areas like southeast Atlanta and communities such as Capital View, Mechanicsville, and Summer Hill.

Schierbaum said homicides were down 8%, with more than 3,000 guns being removed from the streets, and drug operations slowing down.

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