culture
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My Man’s BFF Is a Woman, and They Seem a Little Too Close
“My boyfriend has a woman friend who knows every move we make. They talk constantly, and she knows everything he does before I get an update. They grew up together and are super close. Is this just friends being friends or suspect?” —B.A. I can’t give you a definitive answer based on the information given.…
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Rape Accuser to File Civil Suit Against FSU Quarterback Jameis Winston
On Monday, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was the talk of the town, having led his team to a late fourth-quarter come-from-behind victory to win the college football national championship. On Wednesday, Patricia Carroll, the attorney for the woman who claims Winston sexually assaulted her, announced plans to file a civil lawsuit against the Florida…
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Swearing Toddler in ‘Thug Cycle’ Video Taken Into Protective Custody
The Nebraska toddler who was seen in a video swearing at adults egging him on is now in protective custody, CNN reports. According to Omaha police, while there was nothing illegal going on in the video, the force’s Child Victim Unit and the Nebraska Child Protective Services took the toddler in the video, in addition…
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Obama Administration Tackles School-to-Prison Pipeline
The Obama administration is on a mission to end disparities in punishment when students of different racial backgrounds are disciplined in school, following data that shows that blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be punished and punished more harshly, the Associated Press reports. According to the report, data shows that more than half of…
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Tupac: The Musical
Broadway and rap aren’t exactly two words one would ever really expect to hear in the same sentence, but it’s happening as Holler If Ya Hear Me, the Tupac Shakur-inspired musical, hits the big stage this year, the Hollywood Reporter reports. The new musical was written by Todd Kreidler, who warns that the show is…
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Macy’s to Cut 2,500 Employees
The Chicago Tribune reports that 2,500 Macy’s employees will soon be out of work as the retailer announced plans to close stores and layoff workers as a part of a cost-reduction plan. Some stores in parts of Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, New York and Utah will close in the spring, but eight new and replacement Macy’s…
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NJ Gov. Chris Christie’s Bridge Scandal
A scandal broke yesterday linking a senior member of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s staff to traffic congestion on a major bridge in September as a means of political retribution, Politico reports. The governor, a likely presidential candidate in 2016, denied and even mocked reporters months ago when questioned as to whether his staff played…
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Meet 15 Amazing Kids With Exceptional Talent
What were you doing as a child? Probably not running your own company or taking classes at the local college. We’ve gathered a list of some of the most exceptional black children in the United States and abroad. Prepare to be amazed. 1. Adam Kirby, prodigy At 23 months, Adam potty-trained himself after reading a…
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Throwback Thursday: These 6 Debuts Changed Music Forever
If the years that shook the musical landscape were measured on a magnitude scale, 1994 would rate an earth-shattering 10. Twenty years ago, six artists from the world of hip-hop and R&B dropped debut albums that not only signaled each artist’s arrival but also changed music altogether. 1. Ready to Die, the Notorious B.I.G. Released…
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Notable Members of Phi Beta Sigma
On Jan. 9, 1914, three African-American men founded Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at Howard University. Since then the frat has produced many notable members. Here are 12 of them. 1. A. Philip Randolph Iota Sigma chapter Union organizer, civil rights leader 2. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) Lambda Sigma chapter U.S. congressman, Georgia’s 5th District 3.…