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Gabby Douglas Apologizes for Not Placing Hand Over Heart During National Anthem—but Who Really Cared Besides Some Wypipo?
Right now, Gabby Douglas’ hand is probably clutching her Olympic gold medal, but on Tuesday, so-called patriots across the good ole USA were clutching their pearls when they noticed that the gymnast didn’t place her hand over her heart during the national anthem. Many people tweeted that Douglas was being “unpatriotic” and should have “honored”…
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Baltimore Ravens Ben Watson Says Planned Parenthood Founded to 'Exterminate Blacks'
Baltimore Ravens tight end Ben Watson is never afraid to voice his opinion when it comes to issues dealing with race. He was vocal when the Baltimore uprising occurred after the death of Freddie Grey, as well as during the Ferguson, Mo., riots after the death of Michael Brown. But this time, Watson is sharing…
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Michael Jordan Donates $5,000,000 to National Museum of African American History and Culture
Michael Jordan has joined the likes of Denzel Washington when it comes to digging deep into his pockets and donating to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, opening under the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., next month. According to the Associated Press, Jordan made a $5 million donation to the museum. “I am…
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Let's Not Try to Act as if R. Kelly Dating a 19-Year-Old Is OK
Whenever R. Kelly is trending on social media, it’s typically for nothing good. This time, another one of his relationships has been thrust into the spotlight and is under scrutiny. As many people know, R. Kelly has had a fondness for young girls. Since his “secret” marriage to a teenage Aaliyah, and the infamous videos…
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#KatrinaPiersonHistory Trends After Trump Spokesperson Revises History
Between Donald Trump and Katrina Pierson, I don’t know who needs the biggest muzzle. Or, at least, a lesson in history and timelines. In an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Pierson, the Republican presidential nominee’s spokesperson, spoke about Trump apologizing … I mean, honoring … Humayun Khan’s death while defending Trump’s attacks against the deceased…
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Kanye West Wants to Make Affordable Sneakers
You can’t be mad at someone who wants to make affordable sneakers. It seems as though Kanye West realizes that his Yeezy Adidas sneakers, at several hundred dollars a pair, just aren’t affordable for everyone, and not everyone is trying to forgo paying rent for some sneakers. In an interview with BBC Radio (at the…
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Miss Teen USA 'Apologizes' for Using the N-Word on Twitter
Editor’s note: This post contains tweets that some may find offensive. Less than 24 hours after being crowned Miss Teen USA, Karlie Hay is already trying to talk herself out of controversy. And it’s all because of social media. It seems as though Hay had a penchant for the n-word and used it quite often…
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Teen Choice Awards Pays Tribute to Victims of Gun Violence
Sunday night’s Teen Choice Awards wasn’t just laughs and jokes. The show took time to raise awareness about gun violence as well. Jessica Alba took the stage with teens whose lives were affected by gun violence, whether at the hands of police or armed criminals. “[They] share an unlikely bond that is hard to comprehend,”…
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Ed Hartwell Says Keshia Knight Pulliam Was Obsessed With Having a Baby
Ed Hartwell is giving his side of the story when it comes to why he filed for divorce after being married to Keshia Knight Pulliam for only eight months. Earlier this week, Pulliam, who is pregnant, accused Hartwell of cheating on her after he requested a paternity test. In an interview with the New York…
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Another Racist Gets Fired Because of Her Tweets
The unemployment line now has one more person joining its ranks. And it was all because she was the typical unhinged racist on Twitter. Poor Lisa Greenwood’s racist flag was showing after Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. But she thought she’d be cute and tweet FLOTUS a few words. “Beautiful??…
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