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Cop Fired Following ‘Absolutely Unacceptable’ Conduct in Tasing of Fort Worth, Texas, Woman
A Fort Worth, Texas, police sergeant has been fired after an investigation into his use of force in the apprehension of a black woman that proved to be “absolutely unacceptable,” the Fort Worth Police Department announced Monday. Now-former Police Sgt. Kenneth Pierce was terminated for violating the department’s code of conduct, ABC News reports. According…
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Texas Dad Finally Gets Custody of Son Just in Time for Christmas as Mom Faces Charges for Medical Child Abuse
Christmas is going to be really special this year in Ryan Crawford’s household. The Texas dad was granted temporary managing conservatorship of his 8-year-old son after the boy’s mother was accused of forcing the perfectly healthy child to undergo numerous invasive procedures, including 13 major surgeries. The Star-Telegram reports that Christopher Bowen will soon be…
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Official Photographs to Celebrate Engagement
Not even royalty can escape the engagement-photo trend, but that being said, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are looking particularly stunning in theirs. The Kensington Palace Twitter account released the official photos, which were taken by Alexi Lubomirski earlier this week at Frogmore House, and the couple was looking acutely adorable. The newest royal couple…
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Oklahoma Mom Reports Son ‘Missing,’ Only to Find Out He Was Trying to Make Money to Buy Her a Christmas Gift
One Oklahoma City boy’s secret mission to surprise his mom for Christmas snowballed into a larger surprise for his whole family after their local police officers banded together to ensure that the family had an amazing Christmas. According to KFOR-TV, single mom Sophia Reed had used the last of her extra funds, including Christmas money,…
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New York Man Broke Into Black Neighbor’s Home, Threatened to Lynch Him With Chain: Report
A 32-year-old Lyons, N.Y., man is facing multiple charges, including one pertaining to a hate crime, after authorities say that he broke into his black neighbor’s home, hurled racially motivated threats at the man and even used a chain hung over a tree to suggest a lynching. According to the Finger Lakes Times, Adam J.…
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‘Cash Me Outside’ Teen on Cultural Appropriation: ‘Do Not Tell Me I’m Acting Black Because I’m Not’
Danielle Bregoli, better known as the “Cash Me Outside” girl, has some words for those who would accuse her of appropriating black culture. The 14-year-old, who also raps under the moniker Bhad Bhabie, told The Fader that she was just being herself and has no time for those who accuse her of cultural appropriation. “I…
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Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson, 1st Female Pitcher to Play in the Negro Leagues, Dies at Age 82
Mamie Johnson—baseball legend, trailblazing icon—the first female pitcher to play in the Negro Leagues, died Tuesday at the age of 82. “Peanut,” as Johnson was also known, was one of three women to ever play in the Negro Leagues, WUSA 9 notes. As a black woman, Johnson had to overcome unique adversity during her time,…
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Figurines Depicting White Cherub Stepping on Head of Black Cherub Removed From Detroit Dollar Store After Customer Complaints
A metro Detroit Dollar Store removed some ugly ass figurines from its shelves after the images depicted sparked controversy among customers who complained about the racial undertones. According to WXYZ-TV, the figurines were being sold at the Super Dollar Center in Lincoln Park. The statuettes showed a white cherub, decked out in armor and holding…
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Charlottesville, Va., Dedicates Street in Honor of Woman Killed in Car Attack During White Supremacist Rally
A little more than four months has passed since Charlottesville, Va., native Heather Heyer was killed after a car plowed through a group of people protesting a horrific, and ultimately deadly, white supremacist rally there. On Wednesday the city will continue to honor her memory, designating part of Fourth Street, where the gray Dodge Challenger…
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5-Year-Old Mississippi Hero Calls 911, Helps Cops Capture the Grinch to Save Christmas for Us All
TyLon Pittman, who happens to be a 5-year-old hero, loves Christmas. In fact, he loves Christmas so much that he helped the cops capture the nefarious Grinch in order to save Christmas for us all (and Lord knows we need a little extra help this year). But no, seriously, in a story too cute to…
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