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  • The Now-Grown Man Who Inspired Tupac’s ‘Brenda’s Got a Baby’ 1992 Classic Breaks His Silence in Fascinating Update 

    The Now-Grown Man Who Inspired Tupac’s ‘Brenda’s Got a Baby’ 1992 Classic Breaks His Silence in Fascinating Update 

    Tupac Shakur’s “Brenda’s Got a Baby” wasn’t just a song, it was Davonn Hodge’s life. Now, he’s breaking his silence in a fascinating update.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 20, 2025
  • You Won’t Believe How Much Prison Time This Michigan Black Woman is Facing For Using Food Stamps to Fund Her Bakery

    You Won’t Believe How Much Prison Time This Michigan Black Woman is Facing For Using Food Stamps to Fund Her Bakery

    A Michigan baker refused a plea deal after allegedly misusing over $20K in SNAP benefits to fund her bakery. Now, she’s looking at serious jail time.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 16, 2025
  • Young GOP Leaders ‘Joke’ About Slavery and Hitler, Drop ‘N-Word’ in Group Texts—Guess What Happened Next  

    Young GOP Leaders ‘Joke’ About Slavery and Hitler, Drop ‘N-Word’ in Group Texts—Guess What Happened Next  

    These young GOP leaders probably thought no one would see their comments about rape, slavery and genocide.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 16, 2025
  • The Terrifying Reason FBI Locked Up an 11-Year-Old Black Florida Boy

    The Terrifying Reason FBI Locked Up an 11-Year-Old Black Florida Boy

    A video of a handcuffed Jesse McIntyre, a Florida 11-year-old, is going viral after the FBI arrested him.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 14, 2025
  • NY Woman Allegedly Disguised as Different Men to Take Their CDL Exams…Until This Gave Her Away

    NY Woman Allegedly Disguised as Different Men to Take Their CDL Exams…Until This Gave Her Away

    Jamie Middleton allegedly wore disguises to pose as men to take CDL exams. But leaving on this one fashion accessory gave her away, the DA said.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 14, 2025
  • Black N.C. Rep. Accused of Statutory Rape and Using His Status to Track Down Alleged Victim

    Black N.C. Rep. Accused of Statutory Rape and Using His Status to Track Down Alleged Victim

    Calls for N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman to resign run rampant after he was charged with a sex crime against a 15-year-old. Here’s what we know.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 10, 2025
  • Ohio Woman At Large After Allegedly Breaking Into Boyfriend’s Home— and Slicing Open His Testicles

    Ohio Woman At Large After Allegedly Breaking Into Boyfriend’s Home— and Slicing Open His Testicles

    Cops say Jeanita Hopings broke into her boyfriend’s home and gave him an unscheduled vasectomy. Now, she’s been charged… and still at large.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 10, 2025
  • Texas ‘Paternity Court’ Guest Allegedly Kills the Son She Sought a DNA Test For— But it Gets Way Darker

    Texas ‘Paternity Court’ Guest Allegedly Kills the Son She Sought a DNA Test For— But it Gets Way Darker

    Oninda Romelus tried to find her then 18-month-old’s dad on ‘Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court.’ After her episode, she’s now facing murder charges.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 9, 2025
  • Detroit Couple’s ‘Demonic’ Fatal Beating of Their 7-Year-Old Son is So Disturbing, Even the Judge Says It’s The Worst

    Detroit Couple’s ‘Demonic’ Fatal Beating of Their 7-Year-Old Son is So Disturbing, Even the Judge Says It’s The Worst

    Prosecutors said Deshawn Williams, 7, “lived a nightmare” after he died from blunt force trauma and suffered a pelvis broken in half— as his mom did nothing.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 6, 2025
  • Wild New Development of Sisters Found Alive After  ‘Missing’ for 36 Years— And Didn’t Even Know It

    Wild New Development of Sisters Found Alive After ‘Missing’ for 36 Years— And Didn’t Even Know It

    Missing sisters didn’t even know they were part of one of California’s coldest cases. Now, a wild new discovery is leading to more unanswered questions.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    October 3, 2025
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