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Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden Says Kanye West is Not a Bad Person

By Shawn Grant / September 20, 2023

Ye is receiving words of support from Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden. In an interview, Gulden stated he doesn't believe Kanye...

Law Enforcement Pause for a Picture After Capturing Escaped Pennsylvania Prisoner

By Shawn Grant / September 13, 2023

Pennsylvania prison escapee Danelo Cavalcante has been captured and will be arrained for a felony escape charge. Cavalcante will be...

El Chapo’s Wife Set to be Released From Prison

By Shawn Grant / September 13, 2023

The wife of El Chapo, Emma Coronel Aispuro,will be released from US Prison on Wednesday. Coronel has completed a three...

Kevin Liles Celebrates Gunna’s Barclays Performance: ‘Everything We Needed and More’

By Shawn Grant / September 13, 2023

Kevin Liles hit Gunna's Barclays show over the weekend. In an Instagram post, Kevin Liles celebrated the performance while continuing...

‘One Chip Challenge’ Products Removed From Stores After 14-Year Old Dies

By Courtneyb / September 9, 2023

When will these deadly trends and challenges stop?The creators of the Paqui One Chip Challenge tortilla snacks have removed their...

Biden-Harris 2024 Campaign Set to Drop New Ad During NFL Primetime Season Opener

By Shawn Grant / September 6, 2023

In a strategic move to reach a broader audience, Team Biden-Harris 2024 will unveil its latest campaign ad, "Got to...

[WATCH] Video Released Of Officer Fatally Shooting Pregnant Black Woman

By Courtneyb / September 3, 2023

Ta’Kiya Young did not have to die.When it comes to a black woman, no one ever stops to think of...

Kentucky Making Those Breaking Quarantines to Wear Ankle Monitors

Rhett Butler

April 4, 2020

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Louisville residents that have been in contact with coronavirus and refuse to isolate themselves now have to wear ankle bracelets. According to reports, there are a few known cases so far. Jefferson County ... Read Article

Dr. Francis Collins, made a direct appeal to Americans Sunday to "hit the reset button" on skepticism of approved Covid-19 vaccines.

French Doctors Wanting to Test COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa Sparks Outrage

Dylan Kemp

April 4, 2020

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Two French doctors have been accused of racism for comments they made regarding testing a COVID-19 vaccine in Africa. Camille Locht, head of research at the Inserm health research group, suggested tes... Read Article

Corona Beer Puts Production on Hold Amid COVID-19

Dylan Kemp

April 4, 2020

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A while back we reported that Corona beer's sales had been impacted by the coronavirus. The beer and the virus coincidentally shared the same name. However, that's before the virus became a global pandemic. ... Read Article

Legendary Soul Singer Bill Withers Passes Away at 81

Shawn Grant

April 3, 2020

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Iconic soul singer Bill Withers has died at age 81. His family confirmed to The Associated Press and released a statement. He died in Los Angeles from heart complications. “We are devastated by the loss ... Read Article

With Stay At Home Orders in Place ‘Zoombombing’ The New Hacker Threat

Rhett Butler

April 3, 2020

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With current stay-at-home orders coming from most states in the U.S., people are communicating through apps like Zoom. However, the newfound advanced usage has introduced hackers into space. The FBI has iss... Read Article

Chris Cuomo, CNN Anchor and Brother of New York Governor, Diagnosed with Covid-19

Shawn Grant

March 31, 2020

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CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has revealed he has been diagnosed with Covid-19. The announcement came Tuesday with Cuomo stating he is feeling well and will continue to anchor Cuomo Prime Time from home, CNN reports.... Read Article

Amazon Delivery Driver Fired For Spitting On Customer’s Package

Symone Daniels

March 31, 2020

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An Amazon delivery driver in Los Angeles has been fired after being caught on videotape, spitting on a customer’s package. In the video, that was posted to social media you can see the delivery driver spitt... Read Article

Disney Resorts to Bring Parades to Your Home Virtually

Symone Daniels

March 31, 2020

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In an effort to bring some joy and light to Americans during COVID-19, Disney Resort is bringing a new virtual parade to your home. According to ABC 13, the eight-minute virtual viewing of "Magic Happens" f... Read Article

Neighbors Block Man’s Driveway in Efforts to Force Him To Quarantine

Mira B

March 30, 2020

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An unidentified male from New Jersey went to stay with some friends on an island in Vinalhaven, Maine. The group of men rented the Maine home as they had been working on a construction job in the area since Se... Read Article

Sir James Dyson to Make 15,000 Ventilators to Help Fight Coronavirus

Mira B

March 30, 2020

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British company Dyson has designed a new type of ventilator that will be used by medical officials to fight against the coronavirus. Since the news broke, the company has received an order of 10,000 ventilator... Read Article

Exclusive: Slim Thug Shares Update on His Condition After Contracting COVID-19

Symone Daniels

March 29, 2020

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Last week the Big Boss of the South, Slim Thug took to Instagram to reveal that he tested positive for the Coronavirus. Slim’s story was alarming because he took every necessary precaution such as quarantining... Read Article

Essence Festival 2020 Has Been Postponed Due to COVID-19

Symone Daniels

March 29, 2020

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The 2020 Essence Festival has been postponed due to the Coronavirus. The annual festival that celebrates black women and takes place on July 4thweekend has been pushed back closer to the fall. In a statement, ... Read Article

Civil Rights Leader Reverend Joseph Lowery Passes Away at 98

Symone Daniels

March 29, 2020

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Civil rights leader Reverend Joseph Lowery has passed away at 98 due to natural causes on Friday, according to family members. Nicknamed the Dean of the Civil Rights Movement, Reverand Joeseph ... Read Article

Pennsylvania Woman Facing Criminal Charges After She Intentionally Coughs on $35,000 Worth of Food in Grocery Store

Shawn Grant

March 27, 2020

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A woman in Pennsylvania is now facing criminal charges after she intentionally coughed on $35,000 worth of food at a grocery store. The woman entered Gerrity’s Supermarket in Hanover Township and coughed on it... Read Article

California Teenager Dies After Being Denied CoronaVirus Testing

Mira B

March 26, 2020

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A teenager in Lancaster, California is one of the youngest victims to die from the coronavirus in the United States. The teen initially went to the hospital concerning acute respiratory problems but was not te... Read Article

AOC Responds to Trump's 'Impeachable' Phone Call With Georgia Officials: 'He's Attacking Our Very Election'

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Thinks Voter Suppression Is Rampant

Rhett Butler

March 26, 2020

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Bronx-bred freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) believes there is "rampant voter suppression" in America. She currently has a petition online to get the attention of Congress to work on eliminati... Read Article

Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal Reached Between White House and Senate Regarding COVID-19

NDSmith

March 25, 2020

News, Politics, Politics

It seems that people are coming together in the midst of this current health pandemic. Wednesday morning, the United States' White House and Senate have come to a major agreement for a $2-trillion package to h... Read Article

Quarantined Passengers Step Forward to Sue Princess Cruise Line

Mira B

March 25, 2020

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As more information develops, more passengers of the Princess Cruise Line come forward with lawsuits. The most recent plaintiffs, Jefferey and Anabel Jones and Eddy Castellanos sue the cruise line for $1 milli... Read Article

Ava DuVernay and Netflix Win Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘When They See Us’

Symone Daniels

March 24, 2020

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A federal judge sided with director Ava DuVernay and Netflix and dismissed a defamation suit over the docuseries When They See Us which focuses on the wrongful convictions of 5 black and brown boys who were co... Read Article

African Saxophonist Manu Dibango Passes Away From Coronavirus

Symone Daniels

March 24, 2020

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African Saxophonist and songwriter, Manu Dibango has passed away from the Coronavirus. The announcement was made on Manu Dibango's official Facebook page, "It is with deep sadness that... Read Article