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Dave Chappelle Discusses Police Brutality, Candace Owens and More in Netflix Special 8:46
In a new (and surprise) Netflix comedy special, Dave Chappelle is back and as usual, has his finger on the pulse of America. In the special 8:46, which was uploaded to YouTube for free on Thursday evening, the iconic comedian discusses the national protests stemming from George Floyd’s death and a slew of other pressing…
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Louisville Bans No-Knock Warrants With 'Breonna's Law,' But Her Killers Still Haven't Been Arrested
The Louisville Metro Council unanimously passed a law banning “no-knock” warrants in the city on Thursday. The measure was named after Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old woman who was shot and killed in March after officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department that entered her home with one such warrant. Under “Breonna’s Law,” law enforcement in…
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Coronavirus Expected to Wipe Out 40 Percent of Black-Owned Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted American life in an unprecedented way. While a vaccine and antiviral treatment will eventually help mitigate the health effects, the economic cost of the pandemic is shaping up to be severe and long lasting. CBS News reports that 40 percent of black-owned businesses are not expected to make it through the…
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Oklahoma Police Officer Tells Black Man 'I Don't Care' After He Says 'I Can't Breathe.' Man Later Dies
Every week, it seems a new video emerges showing the police blatantly disregarding the pleas of people in their custody. In Oklahoma City, body camera footage has been released from a May 2019 incident where 42-year-old Derrick Scott can be seen telling police “I can’t breathe,” as he’s being held in police custody. According to…
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Tulsa Police Release Footage of Officers Handcuffing and Arresting Black Teenagers for…Jaywalking
It often feels like police officers can slap handcuffs on black youth just as easily as they get out of bed in the morning. In Tulsa, Okla., recently released body camera footage shows one black teenager being arrested and another being handcuffed by two police officers for committing the horrific, absolutely heinous crime of…*checks notes*…jaywalking.…
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After New Video Emerges in Manuel Ellis' Death, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Orders Independent Investigation
On March 3, 33-year-old Manuel Ellis died while being restrained by Tacoma police. After new video was released providing a clear look at the circumstances surrounding Ellis’ death, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has called for an independent investigation. “I have become convinced that the Pierce County Sheriff should not complete the investigation of the death…
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Byron Allen Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit With Comcast
In a surprising move, Byron Allen has settled his racial discrimination lawsuit against Comcast. The financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed, but Deadline and Variety report that Comcast has reached a deal to extend its terms for The Weather Channel, which Allen acquired in 2018, in addition to 14 local television stations that the…
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This Is Her: Writer Jas ‘JasFly’ Waters Dies at 39; Hollywood and Hip-Hop Insiders Celebrate Her Life
On Wednesday afternoon, a dark cloud covered the Black Twitter timeline as news was released that Jas “JasFly” Waters (NBC’s This Is Us, Showtime’s Kidding) had died. The official This Is Us writers’ room account confirmed the tragic news in a tweet. “The entire #ThisIsUs family was devastated to learn of Jas Waters passing,” the…