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Keyshawn Johnson Arrested in Domestic Dispute
Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson was arrested and released early Monday morning on charges that he assaulted his girlfriend during an argument, TMZ Sports reports. According to the gossip site, the outspoken ESPN analyst and his girlfriend were arguing about marriage when things got physical and Johnson allegedly smashed her phone, causing a cut…
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Teen Shot in Bid to Buy $250 Nike ‘Yeezy’ Sneakers
A New York teen wanted a pair of Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Yeezy” sneakers so bad that he was willing to cut the long line that had gathered the night before in front of a Brooklyn Foot Locker. An argument ensued and instead of getting the coveted sneakers, the 15-year-old Brooklyn boy got shot in…
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American Meb Keflezighi Wins 118th Boston Marathon
It’s one for the history books. Meb Keflezighi finally achieved the goal that has evaded American runners for 31 years: the gold laurel wreath that gets handed over to the winner of the Boston Marathon. Keflezighi became the first American man to earn the title since 1983, crossing the finish line at 2:08:37, narrowly defeating…
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Racist Easter Eggs Alarm Virginia Parents
The kids were supposed to have fun hunting down the hidden eggs and unlocking the treats inside, but what some Virginia parents found rolled up in the plastic eggs was much more alarming, WRIC reports. According to the report, the Smith family was egg hunting with their 3-year-old son on Sunday afternoon in the West…
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Black Student Protests After Being Rejected From University of Michigan
Brooke Kimbrough is dead set on going to the University of Michigan—so set on it, in fact, that she is currently leading protests against her rejection from the university. She plans to continue her public calls to be accepted until her wish is granted. But Kimbrough says it’s not just about her—it’s for all minority…
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First Lady to Guest-Star on Nashville
The first lady is building a pretty hefty TV résumé. This week Michelle Obama will gues- star on the season finale of NBC’s Parks and Recreation, and now she will also make an appearance on an upcoming episode of the ABC hit Nashville, the Billboard reports. According to AP, the first lady will guest-star as herself…
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Prince Settles 18-Year Battle Over Music
Prince is now the sole owner of some of the greatest music he ever made, after Warner Bros. Records announced that it had reached an agreement with the pop icon to release the music that he created when he was signed to the label. According to the Associated Press, the two sides, once bitter enemies,…
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Teen Hides in Plane’s Wheel Well, Survives 5-Hour Flight
A 16-year-old boy who stowed away in the wheel well of a plane after getting into a fight with his parents is “lucky to be alive” after surviving a lack of oxygen and cold temperatures during a five-hour flight from California to Hawaii, the Associated Press reports. “He was unconscious for the lion’s share of…
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What I Want Black People to Understand About Suicide and Depression
The suicide of For Brown Girls creator Karyn Washington was a tragedy. From those who were her loyal YouTube followers to those who learned of her life only when it was over, it was easy for people to understand that. But some of the comments I read in reaction to the 22-year-old’s death reminded me…
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How to Make Sure a Helping Hand Doesn’t Make You Go Broke
Editor’s note: This is part 1 in a five-part series on growing and maintaining wealth. When a university failed recently to award Marlon D. Cousin’s nephew thousands of dollars in anticipated financial aid, the managing partner of an Atlanta-based recruiting firm was happy to step in and close the financial gap. In fact, he had…