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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Reportedly Weighs Presidential Bid In 2024

By Kim SoMajor / May 23, 2022

NYC Mayor Eric Adams reportedly has his sights set on the White House. The New York Post reports City Hall...

Bill Cosby Facing Trial This Week Surrounding Alleged Playboy Mansion Assault

By Kim SoMajor / May 23, 2022

Bill Cosby is facing another trial this week in Los Angeles. The comedian is accused of sexually assaulting Judy Huth...

Families of The Buffalo “Hate Crime” Mass Shooting Suing For Victims

By Kim SoMajor / May 22, 2022

The families of the victims of the Buffalo, New York "Hate Crime" mass shooting are suing. Thirteen people were shot...

R. Kelly’s New York Federal Sentencing For Sex Trafficking Delayed

By Kim SoMajor / May 21, 2022

R. Kelly's federal case for sentencing is delayed again. A judge in New York now says it'll happen on June...

[WATCH] Racially Motivated White Man Arrested After Assaulting Black Woman

By courtneyb / May 21, 2022

Last week a 23-year-old Black woman, Rayme McCoy was attacked by an irate white man who was in an argument...

Buffalo Mayor Gives Shooting Update, Victims Have GoFundMe Page

By Kim SoMajor / May 20, 2022

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown led a briefing in front of the Tops Grocery store on Friday morning. The "evidence collection...

Ohio High School Students Place Racist “Blacks Only, Whites Only” Signs Above Water Fountains

By Kim SoMajor / May 19, 2022

An Ohio school district will discipline high school students who put up "whites only" and "Blacks only" signs over water...

No More Vodka From Russia, President Biden Announces Sanctions Amid Ukraine Invasion

Kim SoMajor

March 12, 2022

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President Biden is calling for the removal of normal trade relations with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The move would allow for new tariffs on Russian imports, which Biden said would be a "crushin... Read Article

Employees Say Disney Censors Same Sex Affection In Pixar Movies

Kim SoMajor

March 12, 2022

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LGBTQ+ employees of Pixar are alleging Disney executives demanded cuts of same-sex affection in films. Variety reports the employees wrote a statement saying the executives wanted to cut "nearly every moment o... Read Article

Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Cook County Jail & Probation for Hate Crime Hoax

Mayor Lightfoot Says Chicago Feels “Vindicated” By Smollett Conviction

Kim SoMajor

March 12, 2022

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city feels "vindicated' by the conviction of Jussie Smollett. The former "Empire" actor was sentenced on Thursday to 150 days behind bars for staging a phony hate crim... Read Article

U.S. Secretary of State and Brittney Griner’s Wife Release Statements on Detained WNBA Star

Shawn Grant

March 7, 2022

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WNBA Star, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and Phoenix Mercury center, Brittney Griner, is currently in the custody of the Russian government for alleged possessions of hashish oil cartridges. The drug charges... Read Article

Vice President Harris On The 56th Anniversary Of Bloody Sunday In Selma

Kim SoMajor

March 7, 2022

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Vice President Harris joined thousands in Selma, Alabama, to commemorate the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Yesterday, the VP took part in a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge before attending a mee... Read Article

ICYMI: NYC To Drop Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate And School Mask Mandate

Kim SoMajor

March 6, 2022

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New York City will drop two major coronavirus related requirements. Mayor Eric Adams says the vaccine mandate for certain indoor public places will no longer be in effect starting Monday. Per the expirin... Read Article

Ex-Detective Not Guilty Of Charges Connected To Breonna Taylor’s Deadly Raid

Kim SoMajor

March 4, 2022

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The only LMPD officer charged in connection to the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's apartment is not guilty of wanton endangerment. The jury found former Detective Brett Hankison not guilty and acquitted hi... Read Article

Suspect Pleads Guilty To The Murder Of Jacqueline Avant

Kim SoMajor

March 4, 2022

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The man accused of shooting 81-year-old philanthropist, Jacqueline Avant to death inside her Los Angeles area home has plead guilty to murder and weapons charges. 29-year-old Aariel Maynor broke into the ... Read Article

NYC Dropping Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate And School Mask Mandate

Kim SoMajor

March 4, 2022

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New York City is dropping two major coronavirus related requirements. Mayor Eric Adams says the vaccine mandate for certain indoor public places will no longer be in effect starting Monday. Per the expir... Read Article

Hip Hop’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Only Draws 33 FCC Complaints Less Than Past Shows

Kim SoMajor

March 2, 2022

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The FCC says this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show only brought in 33 complaints from viewers. This year's historic performance saw Hip Hop icons Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Eminem share t... Read Article

Preserving Legacy: Nonprofit Organization Grants More Than $650,000 To Five HBCUs

Kim SoMajor

March 2, 2022

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A nonprofit organization is granting more than 650-thousand dollars to five Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to the Miami Herald, The National Trust for Historic Preservation announ... Read Article

Disney Halts Movie Releases In Russia, Offers Aide To Ukraine

Kim SoMajor

March 1, 2022

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Disney is blocking its movies in Russia. The Walt Disney Company is pausing the theatrical release of its films in Russia. In a statement Monday, Disney it made the move given the "unprovoked invasion of U... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: MLB’s First Black CEO, Derek Jeter Announces Departure From Miami Marlins

Kim SoMajor

March 1, 2022

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Derek Jeter is announced his departure from the Miami Marlins. The Hall of Fame shortstop said in a statement that the Miami organization and himself "are officially ending our relationship" and he'll no longe... Read Article

[WATCH] The Tri-State Area May Be Lifting Vaccine And Mask Mandates As Early As Next Week

courtneyb

March 1, 2022

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After nearly two years of wearing face coverings everywhere in our daily life, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are loosening the last mandated rules around masks. New York City Mayor Eric... Read Article

Jim Jones, Serena Williams & More Walk Runway in Off-White Paris Fashion Week Show

Bryson "Boom" Paul

March 1, 2022

Jim Jones adds high-fashion runway model to his multi-hyphenate profile as he hits the runway with an all-star cast as part of this year's Off-White show on Monday (February 28) at Paris Fashion Week. The ... Read Article

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Democratic National Committee Chair Releases Statement on Biden Nominating Kentaji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

Shawn Grant

February 28, 2022

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Last week, President Joe Biden nominated the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, Kentaji Brown Jackson. The next step for Brown Jackson will be a confirmation, showing the forthcoming battle between Democr... Read Article

ICYMI: Rae Sremmurd’s Slim Jxmmi Battery Case Dropped

Kim SoMajor

February 27, 2022

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Slim Jxmmi is clear from battery charges. TMZ reported Wednesday that the "Black Beatles" rapper's battery case was dropped after his girlfriend, Kiara, recanted her story. According to police, Kiara walke... Read Article

ICYMI: Snoop Dogg And Diddy Tease Death Row/Bad Boy Collaboration

Kim SoMajor

February 27, 2022

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Snoop Dogg and Diddy are teasing a possible collaboration. After acquiring Death Row Records, Snoop posted a short film that included a call from Diddy, giving praise to the rapper who he says taught... Read Article

ICYMI: President Biden Promises To Hold Russia Accountable Amid Ukraine Invasion

Kim SoMajor

February 27, 2022

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President Biden is promising the world will hold Russia accountable. In a statement late Wednesday night, Biden said his prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they "suffer an unprovoked and unjustified att... Read Article

Rae Sremmurd’s Slim Jxmmi Battery Case Dropped

Kim SoMajor

February 25, 2022

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