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Anti-Defamation League Is ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Nazi Imagery in Nicki Minaj’s Newest Video
On the heels of hosting the MTV European Music Awards in Scotland on Sunday, Nicki Minaj is receiving criticism about her newest music video, “Only,” which was released over the weekend. The five-minute lyric video features imagery that some people have said is similar to Nazi images. In the video (NSFW), red-and-black flags with a…
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NYPD Launches Investigation Into Viral Subway-Brawl Video
A subway-brawl video was uploaded to YouTube over the weekend and has now gone viral. The video, captured on the F train in New York City, has sparked an investigation by police, according to the New York Daily News. A woman and her group of friends can be seen in the video taunting a taller man and…
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Harry Belafonte Receives Humanitarian Award From the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The legendary Harry Belafonte received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Saturday and had a few words for Hollywood during his acceptance speech. The veteran actor and humanitarian was referred to by Susan Sarandon as “the ultimate example of a great artist and lifelong social activist.” Belafonte’s…
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US Army Issues Apology Over the Use of ‘Negro’
The Army is backtracking on a policy it published last month stating that “Negro” was an acceptable term to refer to black service members. According to CNN, “Army Command Policy,” known as regulation AR 600-20, received some negative publicity after the Army released the information. Officials apparently now realize the error of their ways. A…
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Watch This News Anchor Do the Shmoney Dance
Dan Thorn is a news anchor on WVNS-TV 59 in West Virginia, and he’s gone viral. Nope, Thorn didn’t break a news story; he just happened to upload a video clip of him dancing to a Bobby Shmurda-T.I. mashup titled “Where They at Doe.” In his clip, Thorn seems to be pissing off his co-anchor,…
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Actress Tasha Smith’s Husband Files Restraining Order for Alleged Death Threats
In an example of life imitating art, actress Tasha Smith, from Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse, is the subject of a restraining order filed by her husband, Keith Douglas. He was granted a restraining order that requires her to stay at least 2 yards away from him. But here’s the kicker: They live in the…
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The Root 100: A Night in Photos
Every year The Root honors 100 influential movers and shakers throughout various industries, and Thursday was the night for this year’s event. From Van Jones to Janet Mock, the honorees came out to Espace in New York City, not only to discuss important topics relating to the black community but also to put on their…
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Obama Answers Michael Jordan’s Golf Dis
Last month Michael Jordan threw some serious shade during an interview with Ahmad Rashad when President Barack Obama’s name came up as the two talked about golf. Rashad asked Jordan what his ideal golf foursome would be and was intrigued about Obama being part of it. “I’ve never played with Obama,” Jordan said. “But I…
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Progressive’s #FloBron Campaign Draws Complaints About Emasculation of Black Men
If you haven’t seen a Progressive commercial with Flo, you’re either living under a rock or maybe you just don’t have a television in your home. But Progressive’s spokeswoman has developed a cult following and is considered to be the insurance company’s best marketing asset. What happens when you match Flo with one of the…
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ESPN: Artie Lange’s Tweets Are Reprehensible
Late Wednesday, ESPN responded to the racist and sexist tweets that shock comic Artie Lange sent out about First Take host Cari Champion. Lange’s tweets were not only laced with racism but also were riddled with sexual harassment. Many came to Champion’s defense, but those people also were subjected to hate tweets from Lange supporters.…
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