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2 More Accusers File Police Reports Alleging Russell Simmons Raped Them
Two women who have accused Russell Simmons of rape have filed criminal complaints with the New York City Police Department against the hip-hop mogul. The gossip outlet TMZ is reporting, citing law enforcement sources, that two women filed police reports with the NYPD in late December for assaults that allegedly happened in 1983 and 1991.…
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When You Look at Us, Make Sure You See Glory: Diddy and LeBron James Respond to Racist H&M Photo
Two of the world’s most powerful, renowned and affluent black men, LeBron James and Sean “Diddy” Combs, took to social media Monday to share uplifting images of the black child model featured in a racist photo from an H&M site. On his Instagram account Monday night, King James posted an image of the black boy…
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Colorado Man Convicted of Hate Crime Against Mosque Kills Himself
A Colorado man who pleaded guilty to a hate crime against a mosque killed himself this past weekend, CBS News reports. Joseph Giaquinto, a 36-year-old former Army medic, was found dead on Saturday at a Motel 6, according to The Coloradoan. Giaquinto attacked the Islamic Center of Fort Collins in March, overturning outdoor furniture and…
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In Clarifying Her Comments About Lena Dunham, Tessa Thompson Showed Her More Grace Than She Deserved
Actress Tessa Thompson is walking back her strong—but not at all inappropriate—remarks about Lena Dunham’s participation in the Time’s Up anti-sexual-harassment initiative. On Twitter, early Tuesday morning, Thompson posted a short statement expressing regret for her “lack of finesse navigating social media.” “Hard to discuss issues with nuance [on social media]. A response I made…
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Upcoming Visit to ‘London’s Harlem’ Draws Mixed Reactions From Locals
Residents of one London neighborhood have expressed a mix of skepticism and delight at news of an upcoming visit from Prince Harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle. As NBC News reports, Harry and Markle will be paying a visit to a radio station in Brixton, which has been referred to as “London’s Harlem.” The couple…
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The Weeknd Cuts Ties With H&M After Ad Featuring Black Child Wearing ‘Coolest Monkey’ Hoodie
Updated Monday, Jan. 8, 2017, 4:18 p.m. EST: The Weeknd, who has collaborated with H&M for previous collections, announced via Twitter that he has decided to sever ties with the clothing company. The Canadian singer posted on his Twitter account Monday afternoon that he was “shocked and embarrassed” by a photo from H&M’s U.K. website…
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Pro-Palestinian Groups Compare Chris Rock’s Show in Israel to Performing in Apartheid South Africa
Much to the dismay of pro-Palestinian groups, it looks like Chris Rock will be following through on a scheduled performance in Tel Aviv, Israel. Following months of urging from activists and fans to cancel the Jan. 9 performance, Rock is currently in Tel Aviv for the next stop of his stand-up Total Blackout Tour. The…
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Watch: Atlanta’s 2nd-Season Trailer Is Finally Here
Save for Oprah’s show-stealing speech, the Golden Globes were, for the most part, awash in white people in black dresses. Which is why we’re extra grateful that, toward the end of Hollywood’s first major award show of the season, we were blessed with a teaser from season 2 of FX’s Atlanta. It’s a whole entire…
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North Carolina Woman Flips Glamorous Mug Shot Into an Advertisement for Her Hair Business
Those of us who resolved to flip negative situations into positive ones in the new year might want to look at Charlotte, N.C.’s Shia Yearwood as an example. As the Charlotte Observer reports, Yearwood’s year got off to a rough start after being arrested for violating a domestic protective order on Jan. 3 related to…
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She’s Gotta Be in Captain Marvel: DeWanda Wise to Join Superhero Flick
After starring in Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It Netflix series, DeWanda Wise has something marvelous on deck. Wise has just been added to the cast of Captain Marvel, the highly anticipated superhero flick from Marvel Studios slated to come out next year. Wise joins Brie Larson, who will star as the title character, and…
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