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Rage Is the Right Response to What Happened in Ferguson
On Saturday a police officer shot a teenager named Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. On Sunday the world knew the teen’s name, and by Monday Ferguson was on fire. The images were jarring, and rightfully so—the appropriate backdrop to an oppressive police environment that isn’t new in a sleepy railroad town, 70 percent of whose residents are…
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Friend Who Witnessed Michael Brown Shooting Speaks
The last words Dorian Johnson heard from his friend were, “Keep running, bro!” The 22-year-old, who was walking with Michael Brown before Brown was fatally shot, revealed to MSNBC in an exclusive interview exactly what he saw during the inexplicable shooting by police Saturday in Ferguson, Mo. Johnson told MSNBC that he saw the gun and…
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Seriously, If Shaneen Allen Goes To Prison, F*ck Everybody
I first read about Shaneen Allen, the Philadelphia mother who was arrested for driving through New Jersey with a handgun, a month or so ago. It was a ridiculous story then, but I assumed common sense would prevail and Allen — who had a permit to carry and didn’t realize it didn’t apply to New Jersey…
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Rappers Are Saying What Kids Are Feeling About Educational Inequality
This summer I’m teaching high school students in Upward Bound, a federally funded college-access program for low-income kids who are often of color. By the time they get to me, most of them have developed some level of mistrust for the educational establishment. It’s not that they aren’t concerned about school—far from it. It’s just…
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Why Am I Stepping Off the Sidewalk for White People in 2014?
When I’m walking on a sidewalk and white folks are approaching, do I step aside and hit the grass, or keep moving straight forward and make them move? Usually I’m the one who gives them the path, especially if it is a woman. But either way, I feel like I’m offending my ancestors or something…
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Lil’ Kim Attempts to Shade Nicki Minaj’s Appearance on ‘Flawless’ Remix
Just weeks after giving birth to a new baby, Lil’ Kim wants people to know that she’s still the Queen of Rap. On the heels of Beyoncé’s release of her remix of “Flawless” featuring Nicki Minaj, Lil’ Kim decided to drop her own “remix” of the song. Minaj and Kim have had a rivalry going…
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Watch: Auntie Fee Will Show You How to Feed 7 People for Only $3
Felicia O’Dell’s fame is rising thanks to her hilarious cooking videos on YouTube. O’Dell, known online as Auntie Fee, may have only four cooking videos on her YouTube channel, but with close to 2 million views, she’s a viral cooking sensation Auntie Fee’s recipes and videos aren’t for the faint of heart because she doesn’t bite…
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BART Workers Say They Received Racist Death Threats Drawn on Lockers
On June 27, black BART track-maintenance workers said they found graffiti messily drawn in black marker on three of their lockers. It read: “F-you [first name of worker] dies N-,” according to Jody LeWitter, an attorney representing the workers of California’s Bay Area Rapid Transit agency, SFGate reports. The employees said in a statement that…
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Katy ‘the Queen of Cultural Appropriation’ Perry Is at It Again
Editor’s note: This post includes language and tweets that some may find offensive. What has the world done so bad to deserve yet another shitastic Katy Perry video that displays her amazing ability to take appropriation to a whole different level? Katy Perry Cultural Appropriation World Tour Coming To A City Near You pic.twitter.com/EXiAU6rN1c —…
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My Bobby Shmurda Problem (Hint: HE CAN'T F*CKING RAP!!!)
It was the summer of 2012. I don’t remember the exact date, but I do remember the events leading up to it. There was a three or four week stretch when Chief Keef’s name kept popping up. On Facebook. And Twitter. And thinkpieces. And in conversation. He was the hottest new name in hip-hop; divisive,…