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Twitter Wants Your Help to Report Voter Suppression and Andrew Gillum Knows the Perfect Place to Start
For better or worse, social media has a tremendous influence on American politics—ask Mark Zuckerberg, who sold America’s soul for a measly $22 million. And now, thanks to Twitter—the same platform whose CEO refused to do anything when President Punk Ass went on an Islamophobic crusade against Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar—users will now be able…
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About Damn Time: Instead of Tickets, Minnesota Police Department Will Now Issue Vouchers to Repair Broken Taillights
As a black man in America whose survival instincts require me to avoid police at all costs, I’ve heard plenty of horror stories about how a broken taillight or brake light can invite harassment, an introduction to our criminal justice system, or worse. Thankfully, police officers in Minneapolis have come to their senses—presumably—and will now…
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Twitter Isn't Here for Richard Jefferson's Lame Joke About the Coronavirus: 'He's Getting Fired for Sure'
I like Richard Jefferson—or rather, I want to. In a past life, he was an explosive scorer who routinely embarrassed defenders as a member of the New Jersey Nets. But all good things come to an end—including his knees—and he’s since blossomed into a valued contributor to ESPN’s award-winning NBA coverage. And now that he’s…
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Rick Fox on Rumors He Died in Helicopter Crash With Kobe Bryant: ‘My Family Went Through Something I Couldn’t Imagine Them Experiencing’
After news of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death began to circulate Sunday, former teammate and confidant Rick Fox was rumored to have lost his life in the deadly helicopter crash as well. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case, and on Tuesday, the retired basketball star revealed how those erroneous reports brought unspeakable pain and anguish to his…
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Kobe Bryant’s Body Identified by Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office
As millions of sports fans throughout Los Angeles and the rest of the world struggle to make sense of the tragic death of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, an ongoing investigation into the hows and whys of what transpired is underway. To that end, ABC News and Sports Illustrated report that the bodies of all nine…
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DeKalb County School District Refuses to Cover Surgeries After Student Suffers 3rd Degree Burns in Fire Caused by Chemistry Teacher
School is supposed to be a sanctuary, but for the family of Malachi McFadden it’s become a source of frustration and anger after the DeKalb County School District has declined to cover medical expenses for injuries the 15-year-old suffered at the hands of his teacher. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, on Aug. 6, his teacher—identified…
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The Saga Continues: Arrest Warrant Issued for Troubled NFL Receiver Antonio Brown
The Antonio Brown saga has taken a predictable, if not unfortunate, turn. On Wednesday, Florida’s Hollywood Police Department issued an arrest warrant for the troubled All-Pro receiver following allegations that he and his trainer, Glen Holt, assaulted the driver of a moving truck near Brown’s home. In a press release, police spokesman Christian Latta listed…
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Nothing Is Certain But Death, Taxes, and Zion Williamson Wrecking Shit in His Debut
Zion Williamson is a force of nature, and for three agonizing months, millions of sports junkies throughout the world waited with bated breath for Coach K’s pride and joy to unleash a tsunami upon the NBA. Williamson’s meniscus tear in the preseason derailed the entire league: TV ratings plummeted and his new squad, the New…
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Police Investigating Antonio Brown After Alleged Assault of Moving Truck Driver at His Home
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Antonio Brown is in the news again. This time, he’s a suspect in an incident involving a moving truck, his trainer, and an alleged physical altercation. Because, of course, he is. From ESPN: Antonio Brown and his trainer allegedly battered the driver of a moving truck outside…
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Former Drexel Professor Arrested for Blowing Over $185,000 in Federal Grant Money on Strippers, iTunes
Federal grants are typically used by institutions in order to fund projects like medical innovations or research, but if you’re former Drexel University professor Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, why splurge on boring-ass engineering studies when you can ball out on strippers and iTunes? From CNN: A former Drexel University professor faces criminal charges after allegedly stealing $185,000…
