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  • Mississippi Sheriff Is Trying to Wiggle His Way Out His Goon Squad’s Mess

    Mississippi Sheriff Is Trying to Wiggle His Way Out His Goon Squad’s Mess

    A Mississippi sheriff is trying to escape a civil suit filed in the torturing of two Black men by his deputies.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    October 16, 2023
  • Small Town Horror Story: The Tragic Death of Former Marine Brian Easley

    Small Town Horror Story: The Tragic Death of Former Marine Brian Easley

    After the veterans service, Easley returned to the United States and reached a breaking point when his disability checks suddenly stopped.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 16, 2023
  • Small Town Horror Story: The Killing of Latasha Harlins & The L.A. Riots

    Small Town Horror Story: The Killing of Latasha Harlins & The L.A. Riots

    In the aftermath of the police murder of Rodney King, 15-year-old Latasha Harlin’s death ignited a wildfire of anger against the killing of Black people.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    August 12, 2023
  • Small Town Horror Story: O’Shea Sibley’s Brutal Murder

    Small Town Horror Story: O’Shea Sibley’s Brutal Murder

    O’Shea Sibley was a professional dancer. On July 19th, 2023, Sibley didn’t know a fun spontaneous voguing bit would be his last performance.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    August 5, 2023
  • A Simple Ponytail Hack for the Summer While the Silk Press Is on Pause

    A Simple Ponytail Hack for the Summer While the Silk Press Is on Pause

    Between the blazing heat and dreaded frizz, there’s just no reason to bother pressing your hair. This Black Hack’s got all you natural hair girlies.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    August 1, 2023
  • Small Town Horror Story: A Shopping Scheme Gone Horribly Wrong

    Small Town Horror Story: A Shopping Scheme Gone Horribly Wrong

    25-year-old Alicia Moore pulled up to Oviedo Mall in a white 2016 Lincoln, leaving her toddlers in the car. She couldn’t have expected what ensued.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 29, 2023
  • Tiktokers Are Dragging Carlee Russell, But Why Aren’t They Looking for These Missing Black Women?

    Tiktokers Are Dragging Carlee Russell, But Why Aren’t They Looking for These Missing Black Women?

    The police doubting Carlee Russell was actually abducted doesn’t mean to fight to find missing Black women should cease.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    July 22, 2023
  • Abduction Rescue Gone Horribly Wrong in Virginia

    Abduction Rescue Gone Horribly Wrong in Virginia

    Tatiana N. David was abducted on her birthday from New York and found dead in Virginia following a police chase.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    April 7, 2023
  • Black NJ Man Shot and Paralyzed after Traffic Stop

    Black NJ Man Shot and Paralyzed after Traffic Stop

    Jajuan Henderson suffered four gun shots to the back and neck while reaching in his car for his phone.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 18, 2022
  • Florida Police Chief Fired for Exclusively Hiring Candidates of Color

    Florida Police Chief Fired for Exclusively Hiring Candidates of Color

    Fort. Lauderdale police chief Larry Scirotto said he had promoted candidates of color in an effort to diversify the department, but the city didn’t like it.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    March 7, 2022
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