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MLK’s Daughter Got Somethin’ to Say About Viral Trump Inauguration Prayer
Bernice King asked why Pastor Lorenzo Sewell didn’t pray that racism would end and voting rights be protected.
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Internet Dragged to Hell Black Pastor Who Gave Inauguration Prayer
Some say Pastor Lorenzo Sewell ‘mocked’ Martin Luther King Jr. in the delivery of his prayer.
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Lip Reader’s Interpretation of Barack Obama’s Exchange With George W. Bush Confirms What We’re All Thinking
A now-viral clip from deaf lip reader Jackie G has the internet cracking up.
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Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why
Martin Luther King was originally named Michael King before changing both his name and his son’s name.
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The Origin Story of a Viral TikTok “My Shayla” Sound is Actually Pretty Sad, Or Funny, Depending On Who You Ask
“I’m sorry, it makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time,” wrote one TikTok user after learning the background on the memes.
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Cam Newton Gets Candid About Caring For 8 Children With Post-NFL Finances
The former NFL MVP admits that it’s hard that he can’t be “Superman” anymore.
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Flight Attendant Who Was Terminated For Twerking Video Starts GoFundMe Page Which Has Social Media In An Uproar
Nelle Diala claimed she was “wrongfully fired” by Alaska Airlines.
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Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Versus Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen Might Be the Most Racially Charged Sports Matchup in Decades
Not all Bills fans are racist…but some of them are acting mighty funny ahead of Sunday’s game.
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