Graphic Content Warning: The photographs contained in this release are graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers. Isaiah Christopher Kirby’s family has chosen to share these images after careful consideration to help the public understand the extent of his injuries and why they continue to demand truth, transparency, accountability, and justice. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Isaiah Kirby’s family has made the difficult decision to release a few photographs of Isaiah’s body. This...

Courtesy Photo: Teresa A. Caine-Bingman, Esq., civil rights attorney and advocate for the family of Isaiah Kirby. After reviewing multiple complete, unedited body camera footage, dash camera footage, and eyewitness videos, it is clear that Isaiah Kirby was met with an immediate and overwhelming use of deadly force. Within moments of arriving on the scene, East Lansing police officers did not use non lethal options and immediately fired more than 20 rounds. The videos also show officers...

Long before conversations about therapy, trauma, and emotional wellness became more common in Black communities, Bebe Moore Campbell was already challenging the silence. An accomplished author, journalist, and mental health advocate, Campbell used her voice to speak openly about the emotional struggles many Black families quietly carried for generations. Through her writing, public advocacy, and community work, she helped create space for conversations that had too often been avoided,...