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  • News Outlets Prove, Once Again, Their Photo Bias When It Comes to Black People Being Killed  

    In the world of news reporting and black people being killed by cops, you can be certain about one thing: Mainstream news outlets seem to find a way to further victimize and show their biases through the images they use of the victims. Last year, after the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., #IfTheyGunnedMeDown…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 30, 2015
  • You Can Now Bid on Michael Jackson’s White Glove  

    Michael Jackson’s birthday is Aug. 29, so why not gift yourself with a piece of M.J. memorabilia in celebration? If you have some spare cash lying around, you may be interested in one of Jackson’s white, studded gloves up for auction. With a starting bid of a mere $20,000, you could be the proud owner…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 29, 2015
  • Bobbi Kristina’s Estate Will Be Divided Among Whitney Houston’s Family Members: Report

    After the death of Whitney Houston in 2012, Bobbi Kristina Brown became the sole heir to Houston’s estate. But she didn’t receive a lump sum of money. According to The Wrap, attorney Bruce H. Gaynes of Kitchens Kelley Gaynes P.C., saw Houston’s will and explained how the money would be distributed to Brown. Gaynes stated…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 28, 2015
  • 35 Bill Cosby Accusers Tell Their Stories to New York Magazine  

    Over the last year, numerous women have come forward to tell their stories of being drugged and raped by Bill Cosby. Of those women, 35 are now featured on the cover of New York magazine. The women, who range in age from 44 to 80, are from all walks of life and races. From former…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 27, 2015
  • Report: Hulk Hogan Caught on Tape Referring to Black Men as N–gers; WWE Severs Ties

    Updated July 24, 11:54 a.m. EDT: Hulk Hogan has issued an apology via People magazine: Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is no excuse for it; and I apologize for having done it. This is not who I am. I…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 24, 2015
  • Bill Cosby’s Gynecologist Supplied Him With Quaaludes  

    As more information is released about Bill Cosby’s deposition from a 2005 sexual assault civil case, one question many people have is, where exactly did Cosby get the Quaaludes he admitted drugging women with? Simple answer: his gynecologist. Referred to as “disco biscuits” by his attorneys, Cosby’s drug of choice was acquired by the comedian…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 24, 2015
  • Bill Cosby’s Lawyers Say Quaaludes Are Nothing but ‘Disco Biscuits,’ and Drugging Doesn’t Equal Rape

    Bill Cosby’s lawyers are still attempting to control any further damage to their client’s career by requesting that a judge keep details of settlements sealed. Cosby attorney Patrick O’Connor blasted the New York Times for revealing the 2005 transcript that detailed Cosby’s use of drugs to lure young women. O’Connor believes that the transcript should…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 22, 2015
  • Selma Director Ava DuVernay and Los Angeles Times Say Sandra Bland Dash-Cam Video Was Edited

    Since the release of the Sandra Bland dash-cam arrest video, many people have wondered if the video was edited. To the naked untrained eye, it looks like a simple play-by-play version of an unedited video, but professionals who work with editing and directing videos see something totally different. Ava DuVernay, director of Selma, tweeted that…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 22, 2015
  • Rachel Dolezal Still Says She’s Black, and Now She Does Hair Weaves and Braids After Losing Jobs

    Rachel Dolezal and her box braids have turned their 15 minutes of fame into 17 minutes after a new interview with Vanity Fair. As my colleague Danielle Belton puts it, “Vanity Fair never interviews black people, so they found a fake one?” Dolezal’s interview includes tons of trans-rachel tears. Dolezal’s life after resigning from the…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 20, 2015
  • Riley Curry Shows Off Her Best Dance Moves on 3rd Birthday  

    Riley Curry is no longer America’s favorite 2-year-old. She’s now America’s favorite 3-year-old. Riley, daughter of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha, celebrated her third birthday Sunday. Riley’s mom posted an Instagram of the adorable toddler dancing to Silento’s “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae).” “This is 3!!!” Ayesha Curry wrote Sunday. “Happy birthday baby girl! Never…

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    Yesha Callahan






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    July 20, 2015
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