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  • Tekashi 6ix9ine Asks Who’s Gonna Stop Him From Saying the N-Word…Will He Keep That Same Energy in Prison?

    Possessed Rainbow Brite doll Tekashi 6ix9ine is facing down a potential life sentence for armed robbery, racketeering, and drug trafficking. Tekashi might have finally gotten himself into some shit he can’t wiggle his way out of with good lawyers or the inexplicable cosigns he’s gotten from other rappers despite pleading guilty to use of a…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 21, 2018
  • Dr. Tamara O’Neal, Apparently Killed by Ex-Fiance in Chicago Hospital, Was ‘Dedicated to Her Church and Patients’

    For Dr. Tamara O’Neal, helping people was both a profession and a way of life. In the wake of her apparent murder Monday afternoon at Chicago’s Mercy Hospital and Medical Center where she worked, family and colleagues have given emotional testimonies on the strength of O’Neal’s character. From the Chicago Tribune: The 38-year-old physician graduated…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 20, 2018
  • Washington Police Chief Says He Won’t Enforce New Gun Initiative, Because Eff the Law, Apparently

    A police chief in a tiny Washington town has recently asserted that he will essentially break the shit out of the law and not enforce a new gun initiative passed by the state. From the Seattle Times: The initiative that goes into effect Jan. 1 is one of the toughest in the country, raising the…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 19, 2018
  • Woman Allegedly Killed by Ex-Husband Who Had Been Hired by Mayor of Cleveland Despite Domestic Violence History

    As a society, we constantly wring our hands over the fates of men who harm women. “It was a mistake,” people say, no matter the severity of the offense: rape, assault, domestic abuse, attempted murder. “It shouldn’t determine his future.” Aisha Fraser no longer has a future. Full stop. She’s gone. At age 45, she…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 19, 2018
  • The Mouth Shall Rise Again: Kansas Governor Wants County Commissioner Out for ‘Master Race’ Comment

    A Kansas county commissioner made an extremely uncomfortable reference to a “master race” while speaking to a black city planner, and Gov. Jeff Coyler wants him out. According to the Kansas City Star, Leavenworth County Commissioner Louis Klemp addressed experienced city planner, Triveece Penelton, in a very, ah, unique way. “I don’t want you to…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 19, 2018
  • In ‘No, Donald, You Can’t Do That’ News: Federal Judge Restores Jim Acosta’s White House Press Credentials

    A federal judge has ordered the White House to give Jim Acosta his press credentials back, much like a mother telling her child to stop hogging the controller just because his friend said something “mean.” From CNN: Federal judge Timothy J. Kelly sided with CNN on Friday, ordering the White House to reinstate chief White…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 16, 2018
  • 50 Cent, Viola Davis and More Send Outpouring of Love to the Late Kim Porter and Her Family

    Actress, model and producer Kim Porter was found dead on Thursday after what appeared to be a prolonged battle with pneumonia. While Porter was famously associated with ex-partner Diddy, with whom she had three children and closely co-parented, her death has spurred an outpouring of love and condolences from friends in mourning and a celebration…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 16, 2018
  • What Hate Looks Like: Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend in Back of Head Outside Her Workplace

    A man is in custody after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend, the mother of his children, in the back of the head outside her Suwanee, Georgia, workplace. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, on Wednesday morning, 30-year-old Nathanieo Pinkins went to Quality Technologies where his ex-girlfriend was sitting inside her car. He shot at her multiple times…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 15, 2018
  • Man Robs Bank in Wig and He Didn’t Sell the Look, Y’all, Not at All

    According to police, a Syracuse man robbed a local Chase bank wearing a curly wig, which is, incidentally, ruining my day for having to look at. From WSTM: Police said a man wearing all black and a multi-colored wig demanded money from the Chase Bank at 801 James St. just after 2 p.m. The teller…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 15, 2018
  • Dunkin’ Donuts Owner Calls Cops on Black Woman During Dispute Over Free WiFi

    Another day, another coffee shop calling the police on a black person for something ridiculous. The morning of Nov. 7 was just like any other for Tirza Wilbon White. She walked into her local Fairfax, Va., Dunkin’ Donuts, a place she visits so regularly, employees know her by sight. She set up her laptop to…

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    Natalie Degraffinried






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    November 15, 2018
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