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What Happened on Day 15 of Trump Criminal Hush Money Trial

By Sourcestaff / May 11, 2024

Today's developments in Donald Trump's criminal trial shed light on crucial aspects of the case: Cohen's Testimony: Michael Cohen, Trump's...

The Rundown After Another Contentious Day of Testimony at Trump’s Trial

By Sourcestaff / May 10, 2024

After another contentious day of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial, his defense attorneys didn’t let up their barrage of...

Key Takeaways in Day 13 of Trump Criminal Trial With More Stormy Daniels Testimony

By Sourcestaff / May 9, 2024

During Donald Trump's criminal trial, jurors were presented with vivid details of an alleged sexual encounter he tried to conceal...

Travis Scott and Live Nation Settle Nearly All Lawsuits Resulting From Deadly 2021 Astroworld Festival

By Sourcestaff / May 9, 2024

Nearly three years after the tragic crowd crush at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival claimed the lives of 10 concertgoers, event...

Jurors Try to Keep Straight Faces during Stormy Daniels Colorful Testimony; Judge Warns Prosecutors Some Graphic Details Are Unnecessary

By Sourcestaff / May 8, 2024

During Tuesday’s Trump’s hush money trial, jurors found it a bit challenging to keep their composure as adult film star...

TikTok Sues US Government Over Potential Ban

By Sourcestaff / May 8, 2024

TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have taken legal action against the U.S. government following Congress and President Biden's enactment...

Baltimore’s Mayor is Suing the ATF to See Where Guns Used in Crimes Are Coming From

By Sourcestaff / May 4, 2024

Just last summer, amidst sweltering July heat in Baltimore, Krystal Gonzalez was startled by her husband’s uncommon screams. "Aaliyah was...

ICYMI: 700 Pound George Floyd Statue Placed In New Jersey For Juneteenth

Kim SoMajor

June 19, 2021

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New Jersey commemorates George Floyd with a 700 pound bronze statue. A statue of George Floyd was unveiled this week in front of Newark City Hall in New Jersey. The 700 ound bronze statue honors the life o... Read Article

ICYMI: Billie Eilish Under Fire For Alleged Racist Slur

Kim SoMajor

June 18, 2021

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Billie Eilish might be next to be cancelled for being an alleged racist. Pop sensation Billie Eilish is catching a lot of heat on social media over past videos allegedly showing her using a racial slur. A ... Read Article

President Biden Enacts Juneteenth As a Federal Holiday

Kim SoMajor

June 18, 2021

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President Biden signed legislation creating Juneteenth a holiday during a ceremony at the White House. President Biden signed a bill yesterday establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. While the legisl... Read Article

5 Reasons to Watch: ESPN The Undefeated “Black History Always” Collection

Kim SoMajor

June 17, 2021

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ESPN The Undefeated "Black History Always" Collection. Through Black History, We All Win. In a world where there are many content offerings to choose fro... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ Spends Over 8 Years On Charts

Kim SoMajor

June 17, 2021

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Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' has now spent 450 weeks on the Billboard 200. K Dot has just crossed another incredible milestone in his career. Chart Data reported Wednesday that Kendrick's 'good... Read Article

GOP Pundit Says Megan Thee Stallion Video Is About Her

Kim SoMajor

June 17, 2021

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A GOP pundit fears Megan Thee Stallion's fans are trying to hurt her. A Republican pundit says a new video by rapper Megan Thee Stallion could be about her. DeAnna Lorraine ran for the U.S. House last... Read Article

Rakim, Big Daddy Kane To Hit Juneteenth Music Festival Stage

Kim SoMajor

June 17, 2021

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Rakim and Big Daddy Kane bring nostalgia on stage for Juneteenth Festival. Two Hip Hop legends are set to the hit the stage this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. Rakim A.k.A The God MC and Big Daddy Kane h... Read Article

Juneteenth Officially A Federal Holiday

Nailah Spencer

June 16, 2021

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Wednesday the House passed a bill that will make June 19th, AKA Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Now, the legislation will be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. CNN reports, the bill passed through H... Read Article

Florida County Commissioner Says What About Kodak Black

Kim SoMajor

June 16, 2021

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Florida County Commissioner apologizes for Kodak Black Day controversy. One Broward County, Florida Commissioner is now apologizing for saying June 11th shouldn't be declared "Kodak Black Day." Commissioner... Read Article

George Floyd Statue To Be Placed In New Jersey

Kim SoMajor

June 16, 2021

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New Jersey commemorates George Floyd with a new statue. A statue of George Floyd will be unveiled today in front of Newark City Hall in New Jersey. The statue honors the life of George Floyd, who was murd... Read Article

Young Dolph and Megan Thee Stallion Settle 600,000 Lawsuit

Mira B

June 15, 2021

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In March of last year, Young Dolph collabed with Houston hottie Megan The Stallion for their Juicy J-produced single titled "RNB." The song went on to do its numbers but Megan and Dolph would be slapped with a... Read Article

Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run of Nicki Minajs Father

Driver Accused of Killing Nicki Minaj’s Father Denies Accusations

Mira B

June 15, 2021

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Just as her hiatus took place, reports surfaced that Nicki Minaj's father, Robert Maraj was fatally struck in a hit and run in Long Island, New York. Charles Polevich, 70 years old, turned himself into law en... Read Article

Louisiana To Make Juneteenth A Holiday

Nailah Spencer

June 14, 2021

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Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is officially recognized as a holiday in Louisiana. According to AP news, the third Saturday in June will be celebrated as Juneteenth... Read Article

Netanyahu Ousted After a 12-Year Reign as Prime Minister

Nailah Spencer

June 14, 2021

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Israel's longest-serving prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will no longer be the country's leader. After 12 years in power, and three before that, Netanyahu has been ousted. According to MSNBC News, a vote ... Read Article

15-Year-Old Girl Killed by Lightning Strike While Swimming

Shawn Grant

June 14, 2021

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A 15-year-old girl died Saturday after she was struck by lightning while swimming. The girl was swimming off the coast of Georgia when the lightning struck occurred. Tybee Island Police Department received ... Read Article

“Kodak Black Day” Kodak Black Honored in Florida

Mira B

June 13, 2021

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Broward County stand up, 6/11 is Kodak Black Day! While the Gemini rapper had a birthday celebration this weekend it seems as though Kodak Black has something else to add to the list of celebrations. The 24... Read Article

Polo G Arrested In Miami For Alleged Battery On a Police Officer Following Album Release Party

Polo G Breaks Silence Following Miami Arrest

Mira B

June 13, 2021

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Polo G arrested in Miami. Talk about a movie moment. Just hours after the release of his album, "Hall of Fame" Polo G and members of his crew would find themselves arrested in Miami after leaving the venue ... Read Article

Happy Loving Day Interracial Marriage Legalized 54 Years Ago

Kim SoMajor

June 12, 2021

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54 years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage. It’s officially Loving Day. On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a young couple, Mildred Jeter Lo... Read Article

Jeff Bezos Set to Take a Rocket to Space in July

Shawn Grant

June 7, 2021

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What do you do when you are one of the richest people on the planet and you are closing in on the end of a divorce process? You go to space.Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will travel to space on the New Shepard, a spac... Read Article

California Teen Who Pushed Bear to Save Dogs Speaks Out

Mira B

June 3, 2021

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They say you never really know what your capable of until put in a situation where you have no choice. 17-year-old Hailey Morinico may have never thought she would be able to fight off a bear, but a viral vide... Read Article