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Cleveland’s Costly Consequence: $4.8 Million Payout to Family of Bystander Teen Killed in High-Speed Police Chase

By Melissa Sanchez / April 24, 2024

In a sad resolution to a tragic case, the city of Cleveland has agreed to pay $4.8 million to the...

Finding Closure: A Father’s Journey After Decades of Uncertainty

By Melissa Sanchez / April 24, 2024

For nearly two decades, a West Virginia father grappled with the agonizing uncertainty surrounding the disappearance of his young daughter...

Tragedy Strikes Michigan: Intoxicated Driver Claims Lives of Two Young Siblings at Birthday Party

By Melissa Sanchez / April 24, 2024

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a child's birthday celebration in Michigan turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy when...

Tesla Recalls New Cybertruck Due To Scary Accelerator Problem

By Sourcestaff / April 20, 2024

Tesla is about to have way fewer Cybertrucks on the road because they just ordered a massive recall of nearly...

More Than 50 Potential Jurors Dismissed on First Day of Historic Trump New York Criminal Trial

By Sourcestaff / April 16, 2024

The historic first criminal trial ever against a former President of the United States started with emphatic energy as dozens...

Duke University’s Decision to End Full Ride Scholarships for Black Students

By Melissa Sanchez / April 15, 2024

In a controversial move that has sparked widespread debate and criticism, Duke University recently announced its decision to end full-ride...

Georgia Man Sentenced For Adding Antifreeze To Baby’s Milk to Avoid Child Support

By Courtneyb / April 15, 2024

A Georgia man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempting to poison his newborn baby with antifreeze...

Donda West Shines on First Episode of “jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy”

Kim SoMajor

February 17, 2022

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The first installment of Kanye West's "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" Netflix documentary is here. Act One of this three-part series titled, "Vision," dropped Wednesday and gave viewers an inside look at the ... Read Article

Alec Baldwin And Producers Sued Over Deadly “Rust” Film Shooting

Kim SoMajor

February 16, 2022

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Actor Alec Baldwin is being sued by the family of a cinematographer who was accidentally shot and killed on a New Mexico film set. The husband and son of Halyna Hutchins are also suing the producers of the... Read Article

Police Arrest Man While He Was Allegedly Dismembering Ex-Girlfriend

Kim SoMajor

February 16, 2022

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A gruesome story out of Pennsylvania where Clifton Heights Police responded to a 911 call at an apartment complex where a man allegedly used a machete to dismember his ex-girlfriend. Officers say when they... Read Article

Senators To Introduce New Legislation “Kids Online Safety Act”

Kim SoMajor

February 16, 2022

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Two U.S. senators will introduce a bill today that would protect children online. The "Kids Online Safety Act" is co-sponsored by Democrat Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Republican Marsha Blackburn of T... Read Article

Hip-Hop Behind Bars: Rappers and America’s Criminal Justice System

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February 15, 2022

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Hip-Hop behind bars. You could use two hands to count the number of rappers who currently would rather be spitting bars on the microphone than living behind them. We have ten fingers, so lets count 10 nota... Read Article

Willow Smith Pulls Out of Billie Eilish Tour Hours Before Opening Night

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February 13, 2022

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This week Willow Smith announced she would not be the opening act for Billie Eilish's tour, just hours before the opening night citing 'production issues.' Always one to walk at the beat of her own drum, ... Read Article

Dave Chappelle Says He’s Not Against Affordable Housing

Kim SoMajor

February 13, 2022

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Comedian Dave Chappelle is in the news after he threatened to pull millions of dollars of investments from his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio if the town went forward with a plan that includes building affor... Read Article

Civil Rights Attorney Files Lawsuit For Victims In Deadly Bronx Fire

Kim SoMajor

February 13, 2022

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New lawsuits are being filed that seek justice on behalf of the families killed in last month's devastating Bronx fire. Civil rights attorney, Ben Crump is behind the suits which target the building owner an... Read Article

Wendy Williams Post-and-Deletes Rare Photo of Chronic Foot Condition, Lymphedema

Wells Fargo Bank Blocks Wendy Williams Access To Bank Accounts

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February 13, 2022

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Fans have hardly seen Wendy Williams since her last public appearance in July of 2021. Since then, the New Jersey native's show has still been running with various celebrities stepping in, to guest host in Wen... Read Article

Super Bowl LVI Set To Include Deaf Rappers For The 1st Time During Halftime

Kim SoMajor

February 11, 2022

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Two deaf rappers will be making history at Super Bowl 56 during halftime. Detroit-based American Sign Language (ASL) performers Sean Forbes and Warren Snipe are set to perform sign language interpretations... Read Article

[WATCH] Dave Chappelle Speaks Out Against Affordable Housing

Kim SoMajor

February 10, 2022

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Lawsuits Filed Against Landlord Over Deadly Bronx Apartment Fire

Kim SoMajor

February 9, 2022

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New lawsuits are being filed that seek justice on behalf of the families killed in last month's devastating Bronx apartment fire. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is behind the suits which target the building... Read Article

Breonna Taylor's Family Remembers Her on What Would've Been Her 28th Birthday

Jury Selection Begins In Case Involving Breonna Taylor’s Death

Kim SoMajor

February 9, 2022

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Jury selection is underway in the trial of the only Louisville police officer charged in connection with the deadly 2020 botched no-knock warrant raid on Breonna Taylor's home. Taylor, a 26-year-old Louis... Read Article

California’s Mask Mandate Set to End on Feb. 15

Shawn Grant

February 9, 2022

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California will soon drop its indoor mask mandate. The state will peel back its indoor mask mandate, but Los Angeles County will hold on to its requirement. The most recent mask mandate, which obliged Calif... Read Article

Donald Trump Reportedly Teases 2024 Presidential Run at CPAC

Donald Trump to Joe Rogan: “Stop Apologizing to the Fake News”

Shawn Grant

February 9, 2022

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It's been a wild week for Joe Rogan. After a COVID-19 controversy, Rogan has been under fire for his rampant use of the n-word. In recent days, Rogan has apologized for freely dropping the word on his podcast,... Read Article

Jim Jones Goes Off On Gucci After Employees Ignore Him & His Entourage

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February 9, 2022

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Rappers have promoted luxury designer brands since the birth of hip hop. In a video shared online, rapper Jim Jones detailed his bad experience with the luxury designer store Gucci. First stating that he and h... Read Article

Black Twitter Reacts To J. Prince: Joe Rogan Is Not Racist, I Know This Brother

Kim SoMajor

February 8, 2022

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J. Prince stepped in to the defense of Joe Rogan. On Monday, J. Prince declared on Instagram that Rogan is not a racist and that he has forgiven the podcaster for using the N-word. "Joe Rogan is not a racist. ... Read Article

Syl Johnson, Blues Hall of Famer & Chicago R&B Legend Dead At 85

Kim SoMajor

February 8, 2022

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R&B legend Syl Johnson has transitioned. Johnson's family, which includes his youngest daughter and Grammy-nominated artist, Syleena Johnson and son Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson confirmed over ... Read Article

ICYMI: Kanye West Welcomes Antonio Brown To DONDA Sports

Kim SoMajor

February 6, 2022

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Ye formerly known as Kanye West and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown are working together. DONDA Sports issued a press release this week announcing that Brown has officially joined the company... Read Article

Joe Rogan Apologizes For Past N-Word Use: “The Most Regretful and Shameful”

Kim SoMajor

February 6, 2022

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Joe Rogan is calling his past use of the N-word "the most regretful and shameful" thing he's had to address. The 54-year-old posted a five minute apology to his Instagram after a video compilation of all t... Read Article