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Chadwick Boseman's Brother Derrick Doesn't Consider Oscar Loss to Be a Snub, Says Family Isn't Upset
For many fans of the late Chadwick Boseman, his Oscar loss left a bad taste in my mouth—not because of the loss itself, but because of the seemingly manipulative way it all played out. However, according to TMZ, Chadwick’s brother Derrick has confirmed that he doesn’t consider the fact that Chadwick lost the Best Actor…
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Officer Who Killed Ma'Khia Bryant Identified as Nicholas Reardon
The Columbus, Ohio police officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant has been identified as Nicholas Reardon. Bryant was killed just as the nation got word of Derek Chauvin’s conviction for killing George Floyd last May. Around 4:40 p.m., a woman called 911 to report a disturbance on the southeast side of Columbus. Reardon…
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Black People Don’t Need Reminders That Chauvin’s Guilty Verdict Doesn’t Mean the Fight Is Over. It’s OK to Celebrate Small Victories
I never want to be so woke that I’m unwilling to celebrate small victories. A weird thing happens on social media whenever Black people publicly celebrate anything justice-related: Other Black people come around to remind us that America still ain’t shit and we shouldn’t get too happy. I understand it, of course. I get the…
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For Once, a Cop Did Not Get Away With Murder. Activists Want to Ensure It Is No Longer a Rarity
Tuesday, Black people celebrated the conviction of Derek Chauvin as jubilantly as they’d rejoice in their favorite sports team winning a championship. They know they are the underdogs. The rules are rigged against them, the opponent has outsized resources and always seems to be playing on home court, but yesterday felt like a buzzer-beater. Up…
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Police Officer Shoots and Kills 16-Year-Old Ma’Khia Bryant, Body Camera Footage Released
A police officer in Columbus, Ohio, shot and killed 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant late Tuesday afternoon, around the same time the verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd was being read. Because if life ain’t nothing else, she’s a cold bitch. Columbus Division of Police Interim Chief Michael Woods gave a press…
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Watch: Octavia Spencer in Ma Is What Happens When White People Don't Mind Their Business
Horror and thriller typically involve a bunch of eager white teens who can’t find it in their DNA to mind their business, always with the urge to explore some shit. What happens when that “shit” turns out to be a lonely black lady who just wants to have some fun? Well … too much fun,…