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  • Merriam-Webster Adds “Sus” and “Yeet” to the Dictionary

    It’s just another example of how African American Vernacular English (AAVE) has become trendy with non-Black people

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 12, 2022
  • Pastor Arrested for Watering Flowers Asks “What Made Me a Suspect?”

    Pastor Arrested for Watering Flowers Asks “What Made Me a Suspect?”

    Pastor Michael Jennings, who is pursuing a federal lawsuit and police accountability, writes about his mistreatment in an op-ed for USA TODAY.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 12, 2022
  • “What You Mean by That Chick-fil-A?” Says Black Twitter Following a Shady Tweet

    One single tweet sent Black Twitter users in a spiral.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 12, 2022
  • I Could’ve Lost My Mom on 9/11. Here’s What the Tragedy Means To Me Now

    My world view as a young adult has given me some perspective as to what the significance of this attack really means.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 11, 2022
  • Small Town Horror: The Story of the Little Boy with a Whip in Hand

    The Nash household caught a boy on camera banging on their door with one hand and cracking a whip with his other.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 10, 2022
  • Crazy-Ass Florida School Board Refuses to Recognize LGBTQ Month. Are We Really Surprised?

    Crazy-Ass Florida School Board Refuses to Recognize LGBTQ Month. Are We Really Surprised?

    The vote against it comes as a result of the Parental Rights in Education law.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 9, 2022
  • Tucker Carlson Stans Queen Elizabeth II, Claps Back at Those Celebrating Her Death

    Carlson insisted the haters dancing on her grave were just jealous of her.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 9, 2022
  • Care Facility Faces Federal Lawsuit for Allowing Patients to Racially Harass Nurses

    One manager said the patients are allowed to “say what they want.”

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 8, 2022
  • Pro-Dr. Oz Campaign Recycles Fetterman-Jogger Incident to Trigger Support from Black Voters

    The 30-second ad costed half a million dollars and plays on predominantly Black TV networks.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 8, 2022
  • US Soldier Says He Joined the Army to “Kill Black People Better,” According to FBI

    The former soldier was also arrested for lying on his secret security application.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 8, 2022
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