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Fifth-Grade Student Asked to Portray a Slave for Class Assignment
It’s starting to feel like schools really need to examine how they teach slavery because damn, y’all. This is the second story of this nature to break within just the last month. NBC News reports that a black fifth-grader was asked to portray a slave during a lesson on the Civil War and Reconstruction at…
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Former NBA Commissioner David Stern Dies at 77
David Stern, who was notably the commissioner of the National Basketball League for over 30 years, has died at the age of 77. The New York Times reports that he was hospitalized earlier this month due to a brain hemorrhage and had to undergo emergency surgery. Stern was the fourth commissioner of the NBA, taking…
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Good News Everyone: Illinois Governor Clears Over 11,000 Marijuana Convictions
Seeing as this may be the last story you read this year why don’t we close the night out with some positive news? NBC News reports that the Governor of Illinois granted over 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions. This is only the first step as thousands more expungements are anticipated a new law legalizing…
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Dolphins' Cornerback Xavien Howard Arrested for Domestic Battery
Xavien Howard, a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, was arrested late Sunday night on domestic battery charges. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that according to police, Howard and his fiancee engaged in a verbal argument over a purse Howard purchased that she was not aware of. The argument turned physical when he grabbed both her…
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Alabama Police Poses With 'Quilt' Made from Signs of the Homeless
Another day, another example of police officers just being straight trash. I really don’t have any other way to put it. CBS News reports that the 4th Precinct in Mobile, Alabama is under fire after two of it’s officers posted a picture on Facebook posing with a “quilt” made from the signs of the homeless…
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Gerrymandering Is at the Heart of the 2020 State Elections
Over the last decade you may have heard the term gerrymandering thrown around. It refers to the process where legislators draw up heavily partisan districts for their states that often result in them getting a majority of the vote. According to NBC News the process is set to be front and center during state elections…
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Kanye West Defends T.I 'Virgin Testing' His Daughter; Says It's 'God Approved'
I really have to ask just what Bible this man is reading because what? I grew up in the church, I still attend and I identify as Christian. I don’t ever remember at any point the father, the son or the holy ghost talking about purity tests. Yesterday, rapper, shoe designer and C-grade bible scholar…
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Federal Judge Halts Latest Voter ID Law From North Carolina
Another day, another thwarted attempt at voter suppression from the Republican party. CBS News reports that a federal judge has formally blocked a photo ID requirement scheduled to begin next year on that grounds that it inordinately targets black and Latino voters. This is not the first attempt at a voter ID law in North…
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Democratic Candidate Mike Bloomberg Exploited Prison Labor To Make Campaign Calls
Billionaire, former New York City mayor and stop and frisk advocate Mike Bloomberg is currently making a long shot bid at buying the presidency. Apparently, he was exploiting prison labor to do so which is just so on brand. The Intercept reports the Bloomberg 2020 campaign enlisted the services of ProCom, a call center company…
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Clowns Recognize Clowns: Antonio Brown Working Out For The Saints
You just really have to admire the NFL’s dedication to clownery. What else can explain Antonio Brown’s possible return to the league? NBC Sports reports that Antonio Brown is working out for the New Orleans Saints as they head into the playoffs. Brown seemingly confirmed this news after he posted a picture a workout waiver…
