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Dennis Rodman Apologizes for CNN Outburst, Says He’d Been Drinking
Dennis Rodman apologized on Thursday for implying that Kenneth Bae—the American imprisoned in North Korea—may have done something to warrant his detention, the Associated Press reports. “I want to apologize,” the former NBA star relayed to the AP in a written statement through his publicist. “I take full responsibility for my actions. It had been…
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Obama Administration Tackles School-to-Prison Pipeline
The Obama administration is on a mission to end disparities in punishment when students of different racial backgrounds are disciplined in school, following data that shows that blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be punished and punished more harshly, the Associated Press reports. According to the report, data shows that more than half of…
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Ohio Teacher Claims His Alleged Racist Comment About Obama Was Misunderstood
The southwest-Ohio teacher who allegedly told a black student with big dreams that “we don’t need another black president” is prepared to fight for his job and his reputation. Gil Voigt has stated that he is challenging the accusations and has requested a hearing so that he may defend himself, the Associated Press reports. He…
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Study: Nearly 50 Percent of Black Males in the US Arrested by Age 23
Almost 50 percent of all black males and more than 40 percent of white males in the United States have been arrested by their 23rd birthday, according to a new study, the International Business Times reports. The study, published in the journal Crime & Delinquency, analyzed national data from 1997 to 2008 of teens and…
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Dennis Rodman and Other NBA Stars Arrive in North Korea
Dennis Rodman and a group of ex-All Star players—including Kenny Anderson, Cliff Robinson and Vin Baker—have arrived in North Korea as they prep for Wednesday’s game against a home team in honor of leader Kim Jong Un’s birthday, which is believed to be the same day as the match. Rodman, who considers Kim a “friend,”…
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Woman Slapped With $5,000 Bill After Border-Patrol Agents Subject Her to Multiple Invasive Searches
A New Mexico woman is suing the El Paso County Hospital District, the University Medical Center of El Paso and four U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for what the lawsuit describes as “multiple, redundant and increasingly intrusive searches,” after which the 54-year-old was asked to foot the $5,000 bill, the Raw Story reports. “Jane…
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Dennis Rodman Back in North Korea to Plan Kim Jong Un’s Birthday Exhibition Game
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is still BFFs with North Korea’s “dear leader,” Kim Jong Un. He’s even planning a Jan. 8 exhibition game with 12 other ex-NBA players in Pyongyang for Kim’s birthday, the Associated Press reports. Rodman’s visit comes almost a week after North Korea announced the execution of the “traitor of all ages,”…
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A Procter & Gamble for People of Color
Move over, Procter & Gamble, a new kid (Walker & Company) is in town, here to make people of color beautiful and healthy. Tristan Walker is the brains behind this start-up, which was inspired by his own experiences as a black male, All Things Digital reports. The new company has raised $2.4 million as of…
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Jon Stewart and Jessica Williams Go In on Megyn Kelly
The Daily Show comedians Jon Stewart and Jessica Williams had a field day with Fox News and one of its anchors, Megyn Kelly, over remarks she made about Santa and Jesus being historically and inarguably white. Stewart kicked off the segment reminding viewers that the real St. Nicholas was indeed from Greece, as Kelly and…
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12 Years a Slave Dominates Golden Globe Nominees
Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave tied for the lead in Golden Globe Award nominations, which were announced today, signaling not only the critical success of the brutally honest historical film but also its likely recognition at the Oscars. The movie nabbed nominations for best picture, best director, best actor in a drama (Chiwetel Ejiofor),…
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