Sad News on Beloved Washington D.C. Broadcaster, White Georgia Teacher Writes N-Word on Whiteboard, Trump Plans to Deport This Basketball Star, Is Terrell Owens Safe?, Kirk Franklin Claps Back at Marvin Sapp and Other News Stories From the Week

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Pro-Life Activist Messes Around and Finds Out What Happens When She Provokes a NYC Woman…It’s Not Pretty

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Antagonizing a New Yorker? F— around and find out. What began as a street-side interview in Harlem quickly escalated into a viral moment of tension—and a bit of violence to boot. – B.Kadijat Towolawi Read More

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Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris Talk New Film ‘Black Bag,’ Reveal Their Go-To Karaoke Songs

Sad Update on Beloved Washington D.C. Broadcaster’s 2024 On-Air Health Scare

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A beloved Washington D.C.-based journalist who has been telling stories for over four decades is stepping away from the news desk for good. NBC 4 Washington D.C.’s Leon Harris just announced that he is calling it quits in order to “focus on his health and family.” – Angela Johnson Read More

White Georgia Teacher Writes the N-Word on Whiteboard in Front of His Class, Messes Around and Finds Out

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A white male schoolteacher in Georgia was terminated and met with internet backlash after being filmed writing a racial slur on a classroom whiteboard. And the whole chaotic affair was caught on someone’s smartphone camera. – B. Kadijat Towolawi Read More

H&M Responds to Viral Video of Manager Karen Kicking Two Black Girls Out of New Mexico Store For…No Good Reason

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Shopping while Black? Allegedly, an H&M store in New Mexico wasn’t having it when it came to two Black shoppers. The video of the dated incident has taken circulation again, triggering a new wave of rage against the store. – Kalyn Womack Read More

WATCH: Karen Throws Fake Tantrum in Front of Black Tenant, But That’s Not All

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The latest Karen tantrum circulating social media stems from an intense interaction between a white landlord and her Black tenant. The woman’s behavior was so cringe, the video doesn’t even do it justice. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Michigan School Superintendent Karen Allegedly Dropped N-Word in Front of Black Staff Several Times, But That’s Not All…

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A Black elementary school teacher is clapping back at disgustingly racist behavior that was allegedly displayed by the school district’s superintendent. The claims are worse than some petty microaggressions. Plus, they are allegedly repeated offenses that no one cared to clock. – Kalyn Womack Read More

Trump Plans To Deport This Duke Basketball Star

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It’s been a tough weekend for Duke University basketball player Khaman Maluach. Just hours before he and the Blue Devils lost in the NCAA Final Four against the Houston Cougars in devastating fashion on April 5, he learned that he may be deported due to a new policy from President Donald Trump. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Is Terrell Owens Safe?

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Fans are wondering if Terrell Owens is safe after he shared a frightening, and concerning, video online. In the Instagram clip, Owens told viewers how he “needed help” and how he’s “going to have to swim.” The video was shared on Saturday, April 5 — what Owens probably assumed would be another normal day in Indianapolis. But it really turned out to be a nightmare. – Noah A. McGee Read More

Why This Michigan Caregiver Allegedly Pulled the Plug on Her Elderly Patient Will Make Your Blood Run Cold

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In a story that reads like a plot from a terrible thriller, a Michigan caregiver was arrested for removing her 78-year-old patient from life support before his time. From there, things only get a bit more gross. – B. Kadijat Towolawi Read More

Wow…Social Media Responds to Kirk Franklin Clapping At Marvin Sapp Over His $40k ‘Close the Doors’ Scandal

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Marvin Sapp may never live down the infamous video of him telling church ushers to “close to the doors” until they donated $40,000. Now, Kirk Franklin has joined in on the jokes. – Noah A. McGee Read More

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Why Elon Musk's Latest Post On X Should Have You Concerned

Why Elon Musk’s Latest Post On X Should Have You Concerned

There hasn’t been much attention on Elon Musk lately, but his latest post should have you concerned …
Why the Tragic Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by ICE Is Not the Same as Renee Good in Minneapolis

Why the Tragic Shooting of Keith Porter Jr. by ICE Is Not the Same as Renee Good in Minneapolis

Days before Renee Good was killed in Minnesota, an ICE agent shot a Black man, Keith Porter Jr., outside of an LA apartment complex. Why is this news to Americans? …
Anthony Joshua's New Comments Will Break Your Heart

Anthony Joshua’s New Comments Will Break Your Heart

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New Footage From ICE Shows Minneapolis Shooting From Agent's View

New Footage From ICE Shows Minneapolis Shooting From Agent’s View

New ICE video raises further debate over fatal Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good …
The Black Man Behind The Quarter-Zip Movement Explains the Deeper Purpose Behind It All

The Black Man Behind The Quarter-Zip Movement Explains the Deeper Purpose Behind It All

Jason Gyamfi, the man behind the viral quarter-zip trend on TikTok says he has plans to make his movement even bigger in 2026 …
Texas Man, 81, Allegedly Tried to Stop a Man From Beating on His Girlfriend, Then the Unthinkable Happened

Texas Man, 81, Allegedly Tried to Stop a Man From Beating on His Girlfriend, Then the Unthinkable Happened

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Why You Shall Call Him <i>Sir</i> Idris Elba From Now On...

Why You Shall Call Him Sir Idris Elba From Now On…

Idris Elba may be a talented actor onscreen, but his offscreen efforts are finally being rewarded with a high honor. And now, he’s opening up about it! …
Why a Judge Just Forced Georgia to Give Young Thug His Cash and Cars Back...Right Now!

Why a Judge Just Forced Georgia to Give Young Thug His Cash and Cars Back…Right Now!

A judge just slammed the hammer down on the state of Georgia, who must return Young Thug’s $150,000, luxury cars and jewelry by 5:00 p.m., TODAY! …
Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Lawmakers Push Ice Agents to Reveal Their Faces

Before Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE agent Johnathan Ross, California lawmakers put forth legislation to ban ICE from wearing masks …
Black Internet Reacts to Yolanda Adams Finally Calling Out Homophobia In the Black Church

Black Internet Reacts to Yolanda Adams Finally Calling Out Homophobia In the Black Church

Gospel icon Yolanda Adams has never shied away from shaking the table and her latest viewpoints about LGBTQ+ folks and the Black church are doing just that! …
Why It's Ridiculous That 21 Savage, Young Thug Now Say 'F the Streets'

Why It’s Ridiculous That 21 Savage, Young Thug Now Say ‘F the Streets’

When 21 Savage and other popular rappers who made their name and money promoting street life suddenly condemn it, it comes off as a bit…odd …
Trump's Never-Ending Letitia James Feud Just Took a Strange Turn

Trump’s Never-Ending Letitia James Feud Just Took a Strange Turn

After multiple failed attempts to convict AG Letitia James, Trump’s federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating new ways to take her down …
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Gets Emotional After Calling Out Republicans Treatment of Renee Good

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Gets Emotional After Calling Out Republicans Treatment of Renee Good

Rep. Jasmine Crockett called out Republicans who were quick to label Renee Good as a “domestic terrorist.” …
New Development in Search for Missing Chicago Teacher, But the Internet Has Wild Theories About This One Person...

New Development in Search for Missing Chicago Teacher, But the Internet Has Wild Theories About This One Person…

Despite the new development in the search for missing Chicago teacher Linda Brown, some internet detectives remain skeptical about this one person …
New Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore's Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired

New Shocking 911 Call From Sherrone Moore’s Wife Reveals What Happened Right After He Was Fired

New audio from Sherrone Moore’s wife’s 9-1-1 call after he was fired but before he broke into mistress’ home has been released …
Sam Cooke's Granddaughter Explains Why She Always Says 'No' to Requests of His Estate

Sam Cooke’s Granddaughter Explains Why She Always Says ‘No’ to Requests of His Estate

The granddaughter of Sam Cooke, the influential 1960’s soul singer, is opening up about her role as the manager of her late relative’s estate …
Do You Know Zelda Wynn Valdes, The Black Designer Who Helped Shape The Legendary Playboy Look?

Do You Know Zelda Wynn Valdes, The Black Designer Who Helped Shape The Legendary Playboy Look?

Zelda Wynn Valdes was responsible for dressing stars like Dorothy Dandridge and Eartha Kitt and helping create the iconic Playboy Bunny suit …
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Gov. Tim Walz believes Trump wants to use a recent ICE shooting to justify enacting martial law. Here’s what that means for all Americans …