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White Man Slaps, Spits on Judge “Rosa Parks”
A Chicago man landed himself in jail when he thought slapping a 79-year-old Black judge twice and yelling “Rosa Parks, move” would get her out of his way. David Nicosia, 55, has been accused of...
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Microsoft Cuts 18,000 Jobs, Biggest Layoff Ever
Software giant Microsoft will lay off 18,000 employees, starting July 17. The number represents fifteen percent of its workforce. This layoff breaks the company’s biggest layoff record from 2009,...
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Ban the Box Law May Make Employment Easier for Ex-Cons
Despite convicted criminals obtaining GEDs and vocational training while paying their debt to society, many felons have a hard time finding employment upon release. They are often excluded, even...
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OWN Still isn’t Tired of Tyler Perry’s Drama
Producer, writer, and filmmaker Tyler Perry will debut his second television drama on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. The series, titled “If Loving You Is Wrong” shines with a diverse cast and...
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Man Sets House on Fire while Trying to Kill Spider
Talk about having a fear of spiders. A Seattle man surely wishes that he would have found a shoe to kill a spider in his home, instead of trying to burn it with a lighter and can of spray paint. The...
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Fatherless Young Blacks, Sean Bergin and the Real Story Media Avoids
I am a Black man, and as much as I love everything about my Blackness, it can become tiring to remain acutely aware of it in many daily public situations. What’s funny about this previous sentence is...
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MTV VMA Nominations Revealed, Beyoncé Dominates with 8 Nods
The 2014 VMA nominations has been revealed, and pop superstar Beyoncé leads all categories with eight nominations. Detroit rapper Eminem and newcomer Iggy Azalea are tied with seven nominations. MTV...
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AIQ: Waka Flocka, Vanessa Williams, Andre Johnson & More
When celebrities share their opinions, they either keep us laughing or shaking our heads — in either disapproval or agreement. This week in celebrity quotes is no different. Waka Flocka tweets support...
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Brandy & Ava DuVernay are Honorary Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorors
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated opens its arms to the entertainment industry this year with two new honorary members. R&B singer and actress Brandy was inducted into the sorority as an...
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Alexandra Shipp Cast as Aaliyah in Lifetime Biopic
After going “Back and Forth,” “Rocking the Boat,” and sending “Four Page Letter” emails, the Lifetime Aaliyah biopic has cast a new lead actress. Friday morning, Wendy Williams announced on her show...
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The Magnificent Mandela
Most of us can’t recall where we were or how old we may have been when we first learned of Nelson Mandela’s life and struggle. But few of us will ever forget where we were on December 5, 2013, the day...
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Body Parts Scattered on Lawns in Long Island
Police in Long Island, New York are investigating after human body parts were scattered on lawns around one small town. Hempstead police say a woman’s severed head was found Thursday evening in the...
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Black Captain America Latest In Wave of Progressive Comic Book Milestones
People often forget that comic books aren’t just for kids. They frequently slide in adult topics between the colorful images and larger than life characters. Sometimes when those characters meet their...
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Charter School Under Fire for Teaching ‘Benefits of Slavery’
An Arizona charter high school is under fire for using materials that detail the “benefits of slavery.” The 5,000 Year Leap and The Making of America, both authored by Cleon Skousen, are reading...
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Universal Apologizes For Racist Casting Call
You may have heard about the upcoming N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton, set to be released next year. Per usual, a casting call circulates media outlets and agencies but the descriptions on...
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California Death Penalty Banned, Deemed Unconstitutional
On Wednesday, a federal court judge banned the California death penalty, citing the system’s extreme delay in executing its prisoners. The state has placed hundreds of felons on death row, but none...
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FedEx, the Illegal Drug Shipping Kingpin in the Sky?
Shipping company FedEx was indicted on Wednesday for shipping drugs for illegal online pharmacies. The second largest shipping company was warned by the Drug Enforcement Administration and other...
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Omarion Arrested and Jailed For Failing To Appear In Court
Omarion kicked off the weekend in a not-so-good way. The MMG singer was arrested and jailed Friday for failing to appear in court on a prior traffic ticket. Law enforcement sources say the star was...
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Florida Father Beats Man Allegedly Raping His Son
A Florida father left a man bloodied, bruised and motionless after walking in on him sexually abusing his 11-year-old son, authorities said. According to The Daytona Beach News-Journal, police arrived...
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Malaysia Airlines: Why Fly Over a War Zone?
It was a week completely absorbed by a number of geopolitical crises facing the Obama administration – and leaving the rest of us skittish about riding planes. Within the span of 24 hours, all hell...
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