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Watch: Jay Z, Beyoncé Get in Formation for Clinton in Cleveland
When Jay Z agreed to put on a concert to fire up young and black voters in Cleveland, he promised a few special friends. And baby, were they ever. Those lucky enough to get tickets to Friday’s concert at Cleveland’s Wolstein Center were treated to performances by Jay, Beyoncé, Chance the Rapper, J. Cole and…
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The Cast of Set It Off: Where Are They Now?
Set It Off, the bank-heist thriller starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah and Kimberly Elise, debuted 20 years ago on Nov. 6. The film, directed by F. Gary Gray, grossed more than $41 million at the box office and received positive reviews; some critics compared it to Thelma & Louise. Take a…
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Suspect Identified After 2 Officers Killed in 'Ambush-Style' Attacks in Iowa
Updated Wednesday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. EDT: Police have a suspect in custody after two police officers in Iowa were shot and killed in “ambush-style attacks,” NPR reports. Police announced earlier Wednesday that they were searching for 46-year-old Scott Michael Greene, who was considered armed and dangerous. Updated Wednesday, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. EDT: Police…
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Please Stop Asking Lil Wayne Important Questions
“Don’t come at me with that dumb-ass [s—t], ma’am.” That was the response Lil Wayne gave Nightline’s Linsey Davis when she asked him about the Black Lives Matter movement. Once again, someone asked Lil Wayne an important question that deals with a society he seems to have removed himself from because, as he says, “I’m a…
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How Chance the Rapper and D.R.A.M. Helped Me Find My #BlackBoyJoy
I attended a concert earlier this month. Let me rephrase that. I went to participate in an experience. A joyous experience. There were puppets exclaiming, “You don’t want no problems, big fella,” while also proclaiming, “How great is our God,” all within a two-hour time span. This experience is #BlackBoyJoy. When I was growing up,…
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How an NJ High School Student Is Paving the Way for Young Feminists
Back when I attended high school, there were tons of clubs to join, but had I known then what I know now, I would definitely have started a club that would have changed the environment of the high school. Thankfully, nowadays, there are high school students out there making a difference, like Mickeala Bland. Mickeala is a…
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Erica Garner Slams Clinton Campaign Over WikiLeaks Emails About Using Her Father’s Death
The daughter of Eric Garner slammed Hillary Clinton’s campaign Thursday after WikiLeaks released email conversations showing that the campaign discussed using her father’s death to protest gun violence, CNN reports. “I’m troubled by the revelation that you and this campaign actually discussed ‘using’ Eric Garner … Why would you want to ‘use’ my dad?” Erica…
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Philadelphia 76ers Fan Who Flipped the Bird at Russell Westbrook Whitesplains Why He Did It
Turns out, the Philly fan who flipped off Russell Westbrook during a recent game is a North Philadelphia urologist who “whitesplained” why he decided to yell, “F—k you” to the OKC guard. According to Philly.com, Richard Harkaway spent thousands of bucks to flip off Westbrook, only to be escorted from his seat. On his way…
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Fla. Department of Education Puts Teacher on Probation After Racist, Lewd Jokes
A Florida middle school teacher was put on probation and ordered to pay a fine after reportedly making racist and lewd jokes during class, according to WFTV. Lauren Ulseth no longer teaches at Lawton Chiles Middle School in Seminole County, where she used to be a technology-education teacher. The Florida Department of Education, which put her on…