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The Supreme Court Just Dealt a Massive Blow to the Right to Protest

Other lawmakers, such as Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, completely threw the judicial system under the bus, blaming Trump’s woes—which also include repercussions for bank fraud, sexual abuse, election interference, hoarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and more—as the failures of another pillar of government. “I’m very uncomfortable with the weaponized justice system,” Vance told the outlet. […]

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CNN’s Ashley Allison Said OJ Simpson ‘Represented Something’ for Black People. Does She Have A Point?

Screenshot: CNN Former Biden staffer and current Harvard fellow Ashley Allison found herself in a bit of controversy after recently discussing the impact of the 1995 OJ Simpson trial on CNN. The broadcaster’s political commentator didn’t mince words when she discussed the feelings Simpson’s death brought back up for Black Americans. W. Kamau Bell On […]

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Stars React To O.J.Simpson’s Death, Billy Dee Williams Gets Cringey, R. Kelly’s Wife Spills More Tea and More

Screenshot: YouTube Rihanna just gave fans the next best thing to new music – a revealing magazine interview and photoshoot. RiRi is the cover girl for the Spring 2024 issue of Interview magazine where she talks about everything from how she met her partner A$AP Rocky to what she keeps in her diaper bag. And […]

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Why O.J. Simpson Is A Lesson to Black Men Like Jonathan Majors, Kanye, Who Tried Buying White Privilege Status For Themselves

Part of O.J. Simpson’s legacy is the blueprint he created for Black men to attain honorary white privilege status. But that status is an illusion, and the consequence of falling from grace is a reality check: relegation back to N-word status. Devotion And Marvel Star, Jonathan Majors, Plays A Game Of My Favorite Things Off […]

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Why Black Twitter is So Obsessed With Mrs. Netta and Charles

Among the great Black loves of our time—Will and Jada, Beyoncé and Jay Z, Barack and Michelle Obama—no couple has quite captivated Black audiences in such a uniquely puzzling manner than the way Mrs. Netta and Charles have captivated us through social media. Small Town Horror Story: The Horrifying Homicide of Jamie Felix Off English […]

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Kari Lake Is Trying to Make People Forget Her Real Abortion Stance

He also, early in his career as a state legislator in Florida, was allegedly involved in a “points game,” in which he and other Republican lawmakers earned points for sleeping with women, with one point for doing so with a lobbyist, three points for a fellow legislator, six for a married fellow legislator, and so […]

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Anti-Trans Missouri A.G. Can Now Access Trans People’s Medical Records

He also, early in his career as a state legislator in Florida, was allegedly involved in a “points game,” in which he and other Republican lawmakers earned points for sleeping with women, with one point for doing so with a lobbyist, three points for a fellow legislator, six for a married fellow legislator, and so […]

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Court Allows Anti-Trans A.G. to Access Planned Parenthood Records

He also, early in his career as a state legislator in Florida, was allegedly involved in a “points game,” in which he and other Republican lawmakers earned points for sleeping with women, with one point for doing so with a lobbyist, three points for a fellow legislator, six for a married fellow legislator, and so […]

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Missouri’s Anti-LGBTQ Attorney General Can Now Access Medical Records

He also, early in his career as a state legislator in Florida, was allegedly involved in a “points game,” in which he and other Republican lawmakers earned points for sleeping with women, with one point for doing so with a lobbyist, three points for a fellow legislator, six for a married fellow legislator, and so […]

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Rev. Al Sharpton Shocked Everyone at His Luncheon By Bringing Out These Celebrities

Rev. Al Sharpton hosted the National Action Network convention’s annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon in New York on Thursday. The star-studded honorees included voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, and Whoopi Goldberg. But there was one surprise honoree who wasn’t listed on the invitation. Loudmouth […]

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Rev. Al Sharpton Surprised Everyone at His Luncheon By Bringing Out These Celebrities

Rev. Al Sharpton hosted the National Action Network convention’s annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon in New York on Thursday. The star-studded honorees included voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, and Whoopi Goldberg. But there was one surprise honoree who wasn’t listed on the invitation. Loudmouth […]

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K. Michelle Caught Debating Homosexuality and Religion on Social Media, And She Made a Big Point

Singer K. Michelle wants people to know that while she considers herself a Christian, she’s not going along with people who use the Bible as an argument against homosexuality. Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His Iconic Roles Off English In a Instagram clip posted by The Neighborhood Talk on […]

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“Shame!“: How Arizona GOP Blocked Debate on Horrific Abortion Ban

“How a Jewish person person can vote for Biden is—or a Democrat, because they are on the side, 100 percent, of the Palestinians, and he doesn’t know how to get out of it. He’s stuck. But he is—if you look at what he’s done—he is totally on the side of the Palestinians,” Trump said, deriding […]

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We Should All Be Outraged By How Arizona GOP Blocked Abortion Bill

“How a Jewish person person can vote for Biden is—or a Democrat, because they are on the side, 100 percent, of the Palestinians, and he doesn’t know how to get out of it. He’s stuck. But he is—if you look at what he’s done—he is totally on the side of the Palestinians,” Trump said, deriding […]

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R. Kelly’s Ex-Wife Andrea Kelly Reflects on Alleged Physical, Financial Abuse

R. Kelly’s ex-wife Andrea Kelly is speaking up and shedding light on her alleged physical and financially abusive marriage to the disgraced R&B singer. Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His Iconic Roles Off English As the keynote speaker for third annual fundraising luncheon for Faces of Hope—a Boise, Ida. […]

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R. Kelly’s Ex-Wife Drea Kelly Reflects on Alleged Physical, Financial Abuse—What Else Does She Know?

R. Kelly’s ex-wife Andrea “Drea” Kelly is speaking up and shedding light on her alleged physical and financially abusive marriage to the disgraced R&B singer. Wendell Pierce Is Hyped About His New Show ‘Elsbeth’, Reminisces on His Iconic Roles Off English As the keynote speaker for third annual fundraising luncheon for Faces of Hope—a Boise, […]

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Whew! These Ex-Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’ Police Officers Are Going to Jail for a Long Time

Civil lead counsel Malik Shabazz, center, speaks to reporters following the sentencing of the fourth former Rankin County law enforcement officer, while his client Michael Corey Jenkins, right, listens while outside the federal courthouse in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Christian Dedmon was sentenced for his part in the racist torture of Parker and […]

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Whew! These Ex-Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’ Officers Are Going to Jail for a Long Time

Civil lead counsel Malik Shabazz, center, speaks to reporters following the sentencing of the fourth former Rankin County law enforcement officer, while his client Michael Corey Jenkins, right, listens while outside the federal courthouse in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Christian Dedmon was sentenced for his part in the racist torture of Parker and […]

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Black Woman Fired After Refusing to Wear a Wig Just Got a Big Check. But Is it Big Enough?!

Photo: Delmaine Donson (Getty Images) A Black woman in Louisiana was fired for wearing her natural hair to work. And now her former employer is paying the price. As a result of a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, American Screening, LLC will pay Imani Jackson a $50,000 settlement. How […]

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Trump Says He Won’t Sign an Abortion Ban. That’s Not a Good Thing

Over the last week, Kennedy’s campaign has flip-flopped more than once on its January 6 messaging. On Thursday, the independent presidential candidate issued a fundraising email referring to the rioters as “activists.” The next day, Kennedy claimed that particular language was made in error but he still didn’t believe the event amounted to a “true […]

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Black Actors Show Support for Francesca Amewudah-Rivers Amid ‘Ugly’ Racial ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Backlash

We don’t know who needs to hear this but: Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is going to be our Juliet. Just like Halle Bailey is our Ariel, and Brandy is our Cinderella. Black Women Had Some Major Firsts In Last Week’s Midterm Elections Off English Despite what racist trolls online have tried to say about her looks, talent […]

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You Won’t Believe What This Texas High School Teacher Is Accused of Doing to Troubled Students

A Texas teacher faces felony charges for allegedly recruiting and trafficking troubled teenagers at the high school where she worked. On April 8, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced the arrest of Kedria Grigsby, a 42-year-old cosmetology teacher at Klein Cain High School, with a statement on X. The Walking Dead & Other TV Shows […]

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Trump’s Bonkers Comments on Jews Need to Be Heard to Be Believed

Over the last week, Kennedy’s campaign has flip-flopped more than once on its January 6 messaging. On Thursday, the independent presidential candidate issued a fundraising email referring to the rioters as “activists.” The next day, Kennedy claimed that particular language was made in error but he still didn’t believe the event amounted to a “true […]

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Conservatives Come For Texas Rep. Who Suggested Tax Break as Reparations for Black People. Is She Right?

Congresswoman Jazmine Crockett (D-TX) is receiving heat for her comments about reparations on “The Black Lawyers Podcast,” last week. The Walking Dead & Other TV Shows Released in 2024 You Should Catch Up On Off English The Freshman Congresswoman is no stranger to going viral, but conservative media is dragging her over her off-the-cuff remarks […]

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Republicans Are in Full Panic Mode Over Arizona Abortion Ruling

No matter which definition you accept, Kennedy’s defense of the rioters—who chanted “Kill them all” while hunting down former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence—is inaccurate, even from a cursory review of footage from the day. The rioters who ransacked their way through the halls of Congress did indeed wield weapons, including […]

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Republicans Desperately Rush to Try to Spin Arizona Abortion Ruling

No matter which definition you accept, Kennedy’s defense of the rioters—who chanted “Kill them all” while hunting down former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence—is inaccurate, even from a cursory review of footage from the day. The rioters who ransacked their way through the halls of Congress did indeed wield weapons, including […]

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Republicans Show Mind-Blowing Hypocrisy on Arizona Abortion Ruling

No matter which definition you accept, Kennedy’s defense of the rioters—who chanted “Kill them all” while hunting down former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence—is inaccurate, even from a cursory review of footage from the day. The rioters who ransacked their way through the halls of Congress did indeed wield weapons, including […]

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Utah Women’s Team Faced Racial Harassment, Called N-Word in This State

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 3: Utah’s Malia Nawahine (3) helps teammate Tanaeya Boclair (32) up during the first game of the PAC-12 Women’s Tournament in Seattle, WAPhoto: Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire (Getty Images) The University of Utah’s women’s basketball team is in the spotlight this March Madness — but it’s not for anything that happened on […]

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GOP Representative Is Pushing Trump’s Worst False Claim About Abortion

No matter which definition you accept, Kennedy’s defense of the rioters—who chanted “Kill them all” while hunting down former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence—is inaccurate, even from a cursory review of footage from the day. The rioters who ransacked their way through the halls of Congress did indeed wield weapons, including […]

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Letitia James Scores Again, Nails Notorious MAGA Election Fraudsters

No matter which definition you accept, Kennedy’s defense of the rioters—who chanted “Kill them all” while hunting down former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence—is inaccurate, even from a cursory review of footage from the day. The rioters who ransacked their way through the halls of Congress did indeed wield weapons, including […]

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Fox News Host Says Trump Will Leave Office Just Like Last Time. Um…

Screenshot The gruesome reports the world has seen have come from Gazan journalists on the ground, who have to balance their own safety—as well as that of their families—with the duty of documenting the attacks, atrocities, and daily life as the war continues into its sixth month. A small amount of media has been allowed […]

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