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NAACP LDF Calls for Cancellation of Speaking Engagement From Cop Who Killed an Unarmed Black Man
On Sept. 16, 2016, former police officer Betty Shelby shot and killed Terence Crutcher during a routine traffic stop. Despite him being unarmed and having his hands raised in the air, Shelby lied to a jury and told anyone who would listen that she “feared for her life.” And after being acquitted of murder, she…
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When Trump Goes Low, Michelle Obama Goes High Enough to Hate Him Like the Rest of Us
Some people have the uncanny ability to conceal their disdain for you while in your presence. They can smile in your face, inquire about your family, and somehow, remain cordial while simultaneously orchestrating your demise. I sure as hell am not one of those people (because I wear my malice with pride), but after watching…
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Welcome the Daughter They’ve Always Deserved
In September, Dwyane Wade announced his plans to rejoin the Miami Heat, then retire at the conclusion of his 17th season in the NBA. While I’m sure he also had aspirations to finally catch up on all the sleep he missed during his illustrious NBA career, having a baby has a funny way of completely…
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Suspected Killer of Angela Simmons' Ex-Fiancé in Custody; Denied Bond
The man accused of shooting Sutton Tennyson, the 37-year-old ex-fiancé of Angela Simmons, surrendered himself to police on Wednesday. Michael Williams, of Atlanta, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm during a felony. “He’s absolutely devastated,” his attorney, Jackie Patterson, told Atlanta’s Channel 2 Action News.…
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Black Twitter Invites Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Wakanda to Receive Vibranium Ribs After Freak Accident
Since his inauguration in 2017, Ya’ll’s President has ushered in both Neil Gorsuch and Brett “Boofing Devil’s Triangle” Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. And because The Devil is busy, we almost had a three-peat this morning when the Supreme Court announced that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized after fracturing three of her ribs. “She…
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The Legacy of Jordan Davis Lives on in His Mother Lucy McBath's Congressional Win
Six years after losing her son to gun violence, first-time candidate Lucy McBath has emerged victorious in her bid to claim a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her opponent, Republican Rep. Karen Handel, conceded the race for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District on Thursday morning in a statement released on Facebook: After carefully reviewing…
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Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Proves White Male Privilege Is Invincible
His confirmation might come as a shock to some, but for many of us, it was a foregone conclusion.
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An Ode to Combat Jack, One of My Heroes
One of my heroes died yesterday. Yes, losing Prince hurt. As did the death of luminaries such as Dick Gregory and Maurice White. But for all their contributions in moving black culture forward, their statuses as legends were solidified prior to their passing. My fear is that Reggie Ossé, better known as Combat Jack, who…
