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Exodus: Gods and Kings: Flooded With Race Problems (and White People)
Exodus: Gods and Kings, Ridley Scott’s epic story of Moses, hit theaters nationwide Friday, and while some people are gearing up for what’s expected to be a biblical blockbuster, others are thinking “not again,” as once more, white actors snag the key roles—even though the story takes place in ancient Egypt—while actors of color stay…
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Model Beverly Johnson: ‘Cosby Drugged Me’
Model Beverly Johnson has joined the growing list of Bill Cosby accusers and says that she was drugged by the beloved comedian in the 1980s while auditioning for a role on The Cosby Show. Part of the reason Johnson says she’s coming out now, after countless other women have, is that she could not stand…
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Toronto Man Arrested While Depositing Money Into His own Bank Account
A Toronto man is suing Scotiabank, claiming that he was racially profiled and arrested at one of its branches after attempting to deposit a $9,000 check into his own bank account, the Toronto Star reports. “We were first made aware of this issue by the Toronto police on the day of the incident. When we…
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Georgetown’s Basketball Team Dons ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Shirts for Warm-ups
Georgetown became the first college basketball team to wear “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirts during their warm-ups, only days after some of the NBA’s own stars wore similar outfits to show solidarity with Eric Garner, the Staten Island, N.Y., dad who was killed by a police officer, Yahoo Sports reports. “We didn’t wear the shirt to…
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Female Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty in Philadelphia
Joyce Craig-Lewis became the first female firefighter to die in the line of the duty in Philadelphia Tuesday after she was trapped in a basement while fighting a house fire, the New York Daily News reports. According to the news site, the 36-year-old mother of two’s heroic actions were credited for ensuring that an elderly…
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Ohio Man Cleared of 1975 Murder He Did Not Commit
After spending 27 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit, Kawme Ajamu was paroled in 2003. Now, at 57, he has been cleared of all charges, the Washington Post reports. Ajamu was still a teenager, 17, when he was convicted of killing Cleveland money order salesman Harold Franks in 1975, the Post notes.…
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Ala. Police Officer Buys Eggs for Grandmother Who Stole Them to Feed Hungry Kids
It was an act of desperation that caused 47-year-old Helen Johnson to shove five eggs in her pocket. Her family had already gone for two days without food on Saturday when she went to Dollar General in Tarrant, Ala. She had $1.25 but ended up being short 50 cents plus tax, AL.com reports. So she…
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Dennis Rodman: Russia’s President Is ‘Actually Cool’
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has already raised eyebrows with his unprecedented friendship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Now the Hall of Famer has had the opportunity to meet with the leader of another country that has a less-then-favorable relationship with the United States. While attending a recent charity event in Moscow, organized…
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Rikers Island Guard Charged With Lying After Inmate ‘Baked to Death’ in Hot Cell
The New York City correction officer accused of leaving her post while a mentally ill inmate “baked to death” in a cell measuring more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit has been criminally charged, the New York Daily News reports. Carol Lackner has been indicted on charges of falsifying business records, filing a false instrument and official…
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