racism

#BHM: The Source Magazine Remembers The Trayvon Martin Tragedy 11 Years Later

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Eleven years ago, during the NBA All-Star Game, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by self-appointed Neighborhood Watch person George Zimmerman in his father’s neighborhood of Sanford, Florida, outside of Orlando. Martin only carried a can of Arizona Ice Tea and a pack of Skittles. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After Martin’s death and […]

On This Date In Black History Month: At Least A Dozen HBCUs Get Bomb Threats On First Day Of #BHM One Year Ago

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Last year on the first day of Black History month, at least a dozen Historically Black Colleges and Universities received bomb threats, causing the schools to either evacuate or dismiss classes for that day altogether, showing the relentless commitment to racism in this country, especially towards its specialized, secondary learning institutions. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]

[LISTEN] Bank of America’s 911 Call About Ryan Coogler Released

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After the uproar and criticism over Black Panther director Ryan Coogler being detained in Bank of America after requesting a discreet $12K withdrawal, the audio of the 911 call placed by the BOA teller in Atlanta has now been released. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The BOA called 911 because they assumed Coogler was trying […]

[WATCH] ‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Detained At Bank After Teller Thought He Was A Robber

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35-year-old director Ryan Googler has unmistakably directed one of the greatest superhero films of all time while simultaneously becoming the first Black director in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even with those accolades, Googler encountered the ugly face of racism in Atlanta while filming the sequel to Black Panther. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Googler revealed […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Retracts His Support of Joe Rogan

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Earlier this week, MMA commentator Joe Rogan was criticized for his racist tirade, forcing several artists to pull their music from Spotify because of his link with the brand and now actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has pulled back any support for the controversial podcaster because of his offensive comments. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]

At Least A Dozen HBCUs Get Bomb Threats On First Day Of Black History Month

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A report from Yahoo! News has confirmed that at least a dozen Historically Black Colleges and Universities have received unprecedented bomb threats to their campuses on the day before and the day of the commemoration of Black History Month, forcing other HBCUs to temporarily close as a necessary precaution. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The […]

Gabrielle Union Details ‘Terrifying’ Racist Incident In Croatia

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As most Black and Brown people have noticed, the “post-racial America” that is touted worldwide doesn’t really exist. In her People Magazine interview, actress Gabrielle Union gave a detailed example of how those same sentiments are common worldwide. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While promoting her new memoir You Got Anything Stronger?, Mrs. Dwayne Wade […]

SOURCE SPORTS: Black National Anthem Will Be Included in NFL Pre-Game Ceremonies

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The National Football League will now be including “Life Every Voice And Sing,” the song recognized as the “Black National Anthem”, in the league’s opening ceremonies starting at the September 9 season opener, according to BET. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Front Office Sports states that bringing the Black National Anthem to the NFL is […]

[WATCH] Audio Surfaces Of ESPN’s Rachel Nichols Scheming Against Black Colleague

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ESPN’s Rachel Nichols is being slammed after she was recorded how she could keep a Black co-worker from getting her gig during the NBA Finals. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Nichols and LeBron James’ publicist, Adam Mendelsohn, were discussing the changes taking place at sports broadcasting giant ESPN made known by the New York Times. […]

[WATCH] Louisiana State Rep. Advises To Teach “Good” Of Slavery

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In a debate over a bill about education, one of the Louisiana State Representatives suggested that schools teach the “good” of slavery, which was quickly challenged by one of his colleagues. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rep. Ray Garofalo said, “If you’re having a discussion on, whatever the case may be, on slavery, then you […]

Department of Justice Launches Investigation Into Minneapolis Police

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According to several confirmed reports, the Department of Justice is set to launch an investigation into the pattern of brutality and discrimination towards Black and Brown people in the Minneapolis Police Department. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the start of the investigation yesterday, which will be about the use of […]

CDC Director Says Racism Is A “Serious Public Health Threat”

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With the televised murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the recent killing of unarmed 20-year -old Daunte Wright in the Minnesota suburb of Brooklyn Center, there is no doubt that racism is of epidemic proportions in this country, but now the Director of the Center of Disease Control has officially declared […]

Obama Says He Broke His Friend’s Nose For Calling Him Racial Slur

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In an interview on rock legend Bruce Springsteen’s podcast Renegades: Born in the USA, former President Obama and The Boss discussed race relations in the U.S. and the country’s favorite POTUS detailed a moment in his youth when he experienced racism. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Listen, when I was in school, I had a […]

Kevin Hart: “If These People Were Black They Would Have All Been Shot Dead”

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Comedian Kevin Hart has echoed the same feeling as many other Black and Brown people in this country; if the Trump rioters on Capitol Hill yesterday were Black People, more than likely, they would’ve been killed. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hart shared a pic of Trump protesters climbing the walls of the Capitol building […]

Minnesota Town Approves Permit For ‘White-Only’ Church

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According to a report from NBC News, a small Minnesota town has approved a permit for a “White-Only” church, but the town’s less than 300 people are fighting back. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Asatru Folk Assembly in Murdock, Minnesota had its permit approved by the city council, however, residents of Murdoch have garnered […]

Universal Studios Execs Testimony Demanded in Lawsuit Over Racism Allegation by Faizon Love

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Film star and comedian Faizon Love asked a California court this week to order three top current and former Universal executives to provide depositions about their roles in directing the studio’s racist actions in marketing the 2009 film Couples Retreat. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information  The motion in Superior Court in Los Angeles seeks expedited […]

Universal Studios Sued For Racism By Faizon Love

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Film star and comedian Faizon Love filed suit today against Universal Studios over the company’s decade-long, racist advertising campaign for the 2009 film Couples Retreat in which Love starred. The suit accuses Universal of breach of contract as well as fraud and violations of California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act for intentional discrimination because Love is […]

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