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by Stephanie Holland on (#6060S)
Jordan Peele’s highly-anticipated new movie, Nope, has kept fans guessing since it was announced. In typical Peele fashion, all the footage that’s been released is very mysterious and shows absolutely nothing about the plot. Ahead of the film’s July 22 release, the latest trailer is finally giving audiences a glimpse…Read more...
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by Adriano Contreras and Tatsha Robertson on (#6063Q)
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by Murjani Rawls on (#6060T)
The Jan. 6th House select committee will reveal recorded testimony from former Trump officials and family members of the ex-president to display the scope of his involvement in stopping the transfer of power to President Biden in 2020's Presidental election, the Hill reports.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#605XG)
NBA legend Dwyane Wade unconditionally loves and supports his daughter Zaya. Unfortunately, he knows that the rest of the world won’t be so kind to her. Zaya, who is 15-years-old, came out as transgender in 2019. As anti-trans sports bans sweep through Republican controlled states, Wade called them “a joke” and spoke…Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#605XH)
It looks like it’s about to be a City Girl summer for real. REVOLT just announced that Yung Miami, who serves as one-half of rap duo City Girls, is set to have her own talk show series on the network. The star, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, will host “Caresha, Please” in which she will interview high-profile…Read more...
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by Keith Reed on (#605XJ)
Until Tuesday, the saga of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson put little to no focus on the Houston Texans, Watson’s former employer in the city where most of the allegations occurred.
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by Keith Reed on (#6054B)
A suburban Pittsburgh police department has questions to answer after one of its officers was caught on camera verbally abusing a Black woman and slamming her onto the back of his police car while she was handcuffed.
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by Angela Johnson on (#6054C)
More than 40 percent of adults in the United States live with obesity, a condition the CDC defines as weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for a given height. But while it is a common condition, it’s one people aren’t always comfortable with talking about. Rapper, actress and Cover Girl Queen Latifah…Read more...
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by Keith Reed on (#6052E)
The Deshaun Watson saga keeps getting uglier, but the newest details shed equal light not only on the NFL quarterback’s alleged sexual misconduct with massage therapists but but also calls into question what his former team, the Houston Texans, may have known and whether it—possibly unknowingly—helped facilitate the…Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#60501)
Two North Carolina homes belonging to the Judge family were set on fire this year, both while family members were inside. The property belongs to a beloved matriarch of Duplin County, 88-year-old Rebecca Judge, whose family is well known in the area for their community service. However, the incidents were met with a…Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#60502)
WNBA star Brittney Griner has received support from family, friends, teammates and fellow players. Now, someone who knows exactly what she’s going through is calling for her release from Russia.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#60503)
It took an actual decade, but Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is finally entering the comic book world. The action hero stars in Black Adam as the title character, an anti-hero whose only goal is to remain free.Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#604VX)
Last week, it was rumored that Lori Harvey split from actor Michael B. Jordan for whom she dated for over a year. Although a source close to the couple told People on June 4th that the pair called it quits, neither star has confirmed the breakup. That didn’t stop the internet from losing its collective mind when they…Read more...
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by Murjani Rawls on (#604VY)
There are a lot of potential Supreme Court decisions coming within the next month that will shape how Americans experience abortion, gun control, and climate change. That said, today’s ruling regarding border patrol agents could shape how authority figures slip out of accountability. CNN reports that the Supreme Court…Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#604VZ)
Despite the claims that Jack Harlow is a mediocre rapper that benefits from white privilege, he’s giving a huge amount of credit to Black women for his mainstream success.Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#604W0)
As the country awaits the Supreme Court’s decision on overturning its landmark Roe V. Wade decision, several states are working overtime to push through legislation that would make it nearly impossible for women to access safe and legal abortion care if federal protection goes away. Louisiana is close to passing…Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#604W1)
Texas has been making strides for a while now to “protect” children from anything and everything LGBTQ+ related. But instead of drafting gun laws to protect kids from school shooters like in Uvalde, lawmakers have proposed new legislation to ban drag shows, according to NBC News.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#604PE)
The heartbreaking fallout of the Michigan State University-USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal continues for the victims. Seeking consequences for another institution that failed to protect them, over 90 gymnasts are suing the FBI for mishandling the investigation.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#604PF)
The Governors Ball Music Festival, which is set to take place this weekend from June 10-12, will see some changes in its lineup.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#604PG)
Doug Mastriano, Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor and leader of Stop the Steal campaign, is urging everyone in the state to reregister to vote, according to Yahoo! News. He claims this is the only way to gain America’s trust in voting and that there is a large amount of “phantom voters” who may jeopardize…Read more...
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by Murjani Rawls on (#604PH)
Columbus City Council approved changes on Monday limiting police in Ohio’s capital in how they use force against protesters, according to the Associated Press. The ordinance also limits police from using tear gas, wooden or rubber bullets, batons, flash-bang grenades, and other items on nonviolent protesters on…Read more...
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by Candace McDuffie on (#604PJ)
Proud Trump supporter and rock musician Kid Rock made an unsurprising appearance on Tucker Carlson Originals Monday. In the episode, in which the the artist was interviewed by the racist white replacement theorist, Kid Rock spoke about his viral 2019 rant in which he disparaged women talk show hosts—including Oprah…Read more...
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by Angela Johnson on (#604GY)
When Oprah Winfrey talks, people listen. And when she chooses books for her book club, people read them. The “Oprah effect” has helped authors like Tayari Jones and Colson Whitehead become household names and convinced people to go back and give some of the books they should have read in their high school English…Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#604GZ)
Whether he’s in the NBA Playoffs or not, LeBron James continues to make moves and a difference.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#604H0)
If you thought Lil Nas X was going to let the BET Awards off the hook for not nominating him in a single category, you clearly haven’t been paying attention. In response to the snub, the “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” artist tweeted out a teaser of his new song “Late to Da Party” with the caption “Fuck BET.”Read more...
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by Adriano Contreras and Candace McDuffie on (#604DD)
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by Shanelle Genai on (#604DE)
Go Mary! On Tuesday, it was revealed that recent Billboard Icon Award winner Mary J. Blige received the key to Atlantic City!Read more...
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Son of Buffalo Shooting Victim Presses Congress At Domestic Terrorism Hearing: 'What Are You Doing?'
by Murjani Rawls on (#604DF)
Garnell Whitfield Jr., son of Ruth Whitfield, who was among the ten Black victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo a couple of weeks ago, gave passionate testimony at a Tuesday Senate Judiciary Committee hearing concerning domestic extremism, according to ABC News. Whitfield called on Congressional leaders to “yield…Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#604DG)
A North Carolina Sheriff’s office announced a $3 million settlement in the lawsuit filed by the family of Andrew Brown Jr., according to The Associated Press. Brown Jr. was shot and killed in his car by sheriff deputies and his killing led to days of protests in northern North Carolina.
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by Stephanie Holland on (#604DJ)
From the moment the first trailer for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther was released, we knew we were getting something special.Read more...
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by Adriano Contreras on (#604DH)
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by Candace McDuffie on (#603M5)
Eric Garcetti, the mayor of Los Angeles, signed a proclamation on Monday that makes Juneteenth an official holiday in the city. During the signing ceremony, Garcetti stated that the recognition of Juneteenth is a necessary step in dealing with America’s racist history.Read more...
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by Keith Reed on (#603M6)
We’ll see just how proud they are now.
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by Keith Reed on (#603HR)
There’s a category of people I loathe writing about. They’re newsworthy only by virtue of committing a despicable act or spouting an awful ideology, and they’re happy to capitalize on that infamy by seeking attention at every turn. This is a quagmire for writers: professionalism demands following stories wherever…Read more...
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by Jay Connor on (#603FB)
In case you missed the memo, it’s Black Music Month.Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#603FA)
Travis Scott continues his return to live performing with his first U.S. festival appearance at the upcoming Day N Vegas, taking place September 2-4 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
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by Noah A. McGee on (#603HS)
Whew, festival season is in full effect and if your pockets are light, you might miss out on some of these performances because the tickets are not cheap.Read more...
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by Jessica Washington on (#603FC)
The idea that everything is back to normal is tempting. Politicians on both sides of the political aisle have encouraged folks to toss off their masks, leave their vaccine cards at home, and push their way into crowded subway cars and return to equally crowded office spaces.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#603FD)
The suspect in the murder of Atlanta rapper Trouble has turned himself to police, according to officials.
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by Angela Johnson on (#603FE)
When you’re talking about a Black woman’s beauty routine, it all comes down to the products. From the shampoo we use in our hair to the moisturizer we use on our skin, we’re constantly looking for the best products on the market made to address our unique concerns. But while there are plenty of products made for us…Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#603FG)
Harvard University has a new student on its roster and it’s none other than Night School and Like A Boss star Tiffany Haddish.Read more...
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by Shanelle Genai on (#603FF)
Chris Rock doesn’t appear to be too pressed about “reconciling” with Will Smith, despite Jada Pinkett Smith’s recent comments for them to do so.Read more...
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by Murjani Rawls on (#60373)
Rising gas prices are one symptom of inflation and the War in Ukraine that’s been hitting American consumers’ wallets hard. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state’s motor fuel tax break until mid-July. With the national average of a gallon being at $4.91, his Democratic gubernatorial opponent Stacey Abrams is…Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#60374)
Georgetown University Law Center professor Ilya Shapiro has resigned from his position. According to Insider, he decided to leave after the school placed him on administrative leave following remarks he made via Twitter regarding President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee.
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by Candace McDuffie on (#60375)
The brave Uvalde mom who rescued her two sons from Robb Elementary School during the devastating shooting that killed 19 students and 2 adults is speaking up about being threatened by law enforcement.
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by Angela Johnson on (#60376)
This week, much of the world has joined with Great Britain to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. In addition to the parades, concerts and other festivities, many celebrities have sent the Queen their messages of support, including former First Lady Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama posted a message of…Read more...
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by Stephanie Holland on (#60377)
If you thought Blac Chyna losing her defamation lawsuit against the Kardashian family was the end of this story, I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news. Because Chyna and Rob Kardashian appear to be headed back to court.
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by Jessica Washington on (#60378)
There’s a lot to blame Senator Joe Manchin for if you’re someone who cares about things like abortion rights or not going out in a massive climate apocalypse.Read more...
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by Noah A. McGee on (#6034E)
Former NBA player Rasheed Wallace, who was mostly known for his time with the Detroit Pistons where he won an NBA championship in 2004, has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff as an assistant coach, according to The Athletic.Read more...
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by Kalyn Womack on (#6034F)
Last month, Sean Bickings, 34, pleaded for Arizona officers to help him when he was drowning in a lake. The officers said they weren’t jumping in after him, according to NBC News. Bickings’ body wasn’t recovered until six hours later. Tempe City has released body camera footage of the incident and the responding …Read more...
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