culture
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Newly Engaged Couple Among Those Killed in Bus Crash
A 29-year-old man and his fiancée were among those killed last week in a fiery bus crash on a California freeway, according to KTLA 5. The incident occurred when a bus carrying dozens of California high school seniors was struck by a FedEx tractor trailer about 100 miles north of Sacramento on Thursday night, authorities…
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T.D. Jakes’ Daughter Talks Teen Pregnancy, Dropping Out of College and Divorce in New Book
A 13-year-old girl sits in a church pew, baby in her womb, while her father the pastor delivers a sermon about the virtues of abstinence. That’s just one of the compelling pictures that any one of Sarah Jakes’ life stories might bring to mind. That her father is T.D. Jakes—one of the nation’s most recognizable…
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Watch: Outkast Reunion at Coachella
The hip-hop duo Outkast reunited onstage Friday after a nearly 10-year break, performing before a packed crowd at the Coachella music festival in Indio, Calif. They were joined by guests, including Janelle Monáe and Future. It was the group’s first appearance in a string of shows throughout the year. Songs included hits such as “Hey Ya!,” “Ms.…
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Watch: John Legend’s ‘All of Me’ Helps Student to Woo Prom Date
A student from Kennedy High School in Montgomery County, Md., convinced dozens of classmates to sing John Legend’s “All of Me” to the girl he wanted to ask to the prom. The girl seemed overcome with joy, at one point weeping. It’s safe to say, she probably said yes.
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Colin Kaepernick Denies Misconduct
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Friday denied via Twitter any allegations of misconduct by him this month at a South Florida hotel residence. Kaepernick, 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette have been in Miami working out at Bommarito Performance Systems since the second week of February, The…
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Obamas Hit Broadway, Attend A Raisin in the Sun
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Friday watched A Raisin in the Sun at Broadway’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where the stage masterpiece debuted more than 50 years ago, the Associated Press reports. They received a round of applause as they took their seats during the wildly popular production, which stars Denzel Washington,…
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Jermaine Jones Joins Racial Discrimination Suit Against American Idol
Jermaine Jones on Friday joined 10 black former American Idol contestants in a racial discrimination lawsuit, citing his disqualification from season 11 for having outstanding arrest warrants in New Jersey, ABC News reports. “I was and continue to be appreciative of the opportunity to perform as a Top 10 contestant during Season 11 of ‘American…
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Don’t Let Friend’s Unhappy Relationship Ruin Your Friendship
My friend of many years has been in a relationship for 15 years with a guy she is not married to. She tells me all the time that she wants this next step, but he always says, “When this happens” or “Not before that happens.” I am annoyed because she keeps complaining but does nothing.…
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At Sharpton Convention, Obama Slams Republicans for Restricting Voting
Just a day after his speech reflecting on the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—which he credited with paving the way for his historic presidency—President Obama told modern-day civil rights activists that the gains of the last 50 years are at risk of being dismantled by Republican efforts to limit access to the…
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Chicago’s Urban Prep Does It Again: 100 Percent College Acceptance
From the time they enter Chicago’s Urban Prep Academies, the young men are asked to wear red ties. They may change these ties only once: after they have been admitted into college. During this year’s graduation ceremony, students who had achieved the honor were given new yellow ties with red stripes, a gesture to symbolize…