| No Images? Click here  Welcome to your weekly dose of black newsWhat's up, y'all?Ja'han here. There was no shortage of news this week so let's get right to it!We started the week with some news we've heard all too often:A new report revealed investigators responsible for the Sandra Bland case chose to suppress critical footage Bland captured with her cellphone while being arrested during a traffic stop in 2016. Bland, who was later found dead in police custody, captured footage of Texas Department of Safety Trooper Brian Encinia threatening to "light her up" while thrusting a stun gun in her face. In light of the suppressed footage, Bland's family have called for her case to be reopened.“It not only shows that [Encinia] lied, but that he really had no business even stopping her, period," said Bland's sister, Shante Needham. Stay locked in to Black Voices to follow along as this story develops. Also, this week Ayesha Curry, who is married to NBA star Stephen Curry, responded to internet backlash after discussing the insecurity she feels in her marriage. Speaking with Jada Pinkett Smith for her show, "Red Table Talk," Curry admitted that witnessing women fawn over her husband bothered her. The internet -- ever known for its reasoned criticism -- responded in kind (yeah, right). Curry was widely criticized for her honesty, but despite the noise, her words ultimately gave many women license to express their own insecurities and their solidarity with one another.Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams still hasn't closed the door on a potential 2020 presidential campaign. Despite announcing she won't pursue a Senate seat in next year's election, Abrams answered "yes" when asked whether she's still considering joining the pool of 2020 Democratic candidates.But there's more! If you're a "Game of Thrones" fan, you'll want to hear this hilarious story from "Thrones" star Liam Cunningham about President Barack Obama allegedly misplacing an advance copy of the show, sending showrunners into a frenzy; If you're a fan of Black royalty, check out HuffPost's coverage of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's new baby; and if you love unapologetic Blackness, you must read this feature story on Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar.-- Ja'han Jones, Editor   This week's Best Things 🎉 10 Quotes That Show Michelle Obama Is The Mom America NeedsOur life reporter Jolie Doggett killed it again with this Mother's Day post including valuable words of wisdom from Michelle Obama. Tyra Banks Returns For Her 3rd Cover Of Sports Illustrated SwimsuitTyra Banks. What more can I say? *shrug* Chadwick Boseman Tapped To Play Japan’s First Black Samurai, YasukeIf it's a day ending in "y," you can rest assured Chadwick Boseman is getting a BAG ($$$). The "Black Panther" star has signed on to play Japan's first Black Samurai.
 Notes from the mailbag 📫We want to hear from you!Each week we'll have a new question or topic. Reply to us and we might feature your answer in next week's newsletter.This week, an investigation revealed Texas officials withheld footage that would could have corroborated Sandra Bland's story. Given that, what are your thoughts on how this case should be resolved?Send us an email.  What you're talking aboutSome of our favorite comments from social media or sent to our inbox. On Facebook: Reader Christine Burnett said it aloud for the folks in the back. Her take on Ayesha Curry's comments about insecurity was lucid and contributed some much-needed perspective to the conversation. On Twitter: @DanieSteel showed love to the "best royal couple in Western Civilization" and congratulated them on their new baby. On Instagram: Reader @sherrysocial let us all know that Serena has put in work to live the glamorous life at this year's Met Gala.
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