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Push for Boycott After Law Calling for Gays to Be Stoned to Death Takes Effect in Brunei
Having gay sex can get you sentenced to death in Brunei, leading to calls to boycott hotels owned by the religiously conservative Islamic nation, including two in Los Angeles popular with the Hollywood A-list. It’s the latest—and surely among the most extreme—case of “the religious” deciding to impose their will on all the rest of…
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The Ultimate Oxymoron? ‘Family-Friendly’ Freaknik Is Planned for Atlanta This Summer
Sometimes a name change is in order. Remember Freaknik? If you’re old enough, you may recall the hedonistic Atlanta bacchanal that was the place to be during spring break if you were young, black and free in the ‘80s and ‘90s. What started out as a modest event among a group of Atlanta HBCU students,…
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Wild Ride: Suspect in 9-Year-Old’s Hit-and-Run Says He Was Fighting Off Carjacker When He Crashed
Police have arrested a suspect in the hit-and-run of a 9-year-old Georgia girl and her 11-year-old friend who were playing in her front yard when a car came barreling across the lawn and hit the 9-year-old head-on. But in a wild twist, the suspect says he was fighting off a carjacker at the time of…
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She’s the Mayor: Lori Lightfoot Becomes the 1st Black Woman and 1st Openly Gay Person Elected to Lead the City of Chicago
In a historic election that saw two black women competing to become mayor of the nation’s third-largest city, voters in Chicago Tuesday night chose Lori Lightfoot to become the first black woman and the first openly gay person to lead the city as its mayor. Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor and relative political newcomer, trounced…
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Los Angeles Cops Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting of Nipsey Hussle
Los Angeles police Tuesday nabbed a man wanted in the fatal shooting of Nipsey Hussle. The news comes just two days after Hussle’s sudden and tragic death Sunday at the hands of a gunman. Working on a tip that someone matching the suspect’s description was in the area, police arrested Eric Holder, 29, of Los…
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#BlackGirlMagic: A Black Woman’s Set to Make History Today By Being Elected Mayor of Chicago
No matter which way the wind blows in Chicago today, voters will make history by electing a black woman mayor. Lori Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor, and Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook County Board, face off at the polls in a runoff after being the top two finishers in a contest of 14 contenders…
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Surviving Justin Fairfax? Accuser Calls Foul on Lt. Gov.’s Tears About Being ‘Lynched’
Oprah’s bestie has done it again, casting a spotlight on yet another sordid tale of sexual assault by garnering a sitdown with one of the major players at the heart of the Justin Fairfax story. Last month, Gayle King shone the harsh light on perpetually accused R. Kelly. But this time, King’s subject is Fairfax…
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9-Year-Old Playing in Her Yard Suffers Broken Skull After Car Plows Into Her
It’s a miracle this little girl even survived. Sadly, it seems no matter where they are, kids can also face the threat of death, whether celebrating a birthday at their own home or doing homework while reclining in their own beds. In this latest installment, a child can’t even play in her own yard without…
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Survey: Obama's Base Focused on Jobs
As he prepares to give the State of the Union address Tuesday, President Barack Obama has reason to be cautiously optimistic about the support he will get from his base for his re-election bid. However, to cement their support, he will need to focus on the issues that are most important to them in the…
