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The gentrification of historically Black neighborhoods is happening quickly in South Los Angles. Music manager Daniel Carter is fighting against it by creating an organization to help Black people transition from renting to homeownership. Carter founded the organization Buy Back the Block L.A., which educates South Los Angeles residents on …

The former California police officer who is accused of killing 13 people and more than 50 rapes as the Golden State Killer appeared in court on Monday, where he entered a guilty plea. Joseph DeAngelo appeared before Superior Court Judge Michael Bowman at the Sacramento State University Ballroom, which allowed …

Coty Inc has agreed to buy 20% stake in Kim Kardashian West’s KKW makeup brand for $200 million, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The deal values the cosmetic company at $1 billion, slightly less than the $1.2 billion valuation younger sister Kylie Jenner received when Coty bought a majority …

Kanye West has made an enemy, and it’s his former bodyguard. Steve Stanulis is now calling the rapper a “bully” and the “neediest, moodiest client” he’s ever had, according to Page Six. Stanulis is also threatening to sue Kanye for damages after the rapper accused him of breaking a confidentiality …

A limited series about Colin Kaepernick’s high school years is coming to Netflix. Kaepernick has teamed up with Ava DuVernay to create a six-episode scripted series, titled, Colin in Black & White. The series will focus on Kaepernick’s formative years and provide a look into the acts and experiences that …

A Michigan bar has been linked to at least 85 new coronavirus cases, since its June 8 reopening. Harper’s Restaurant & Brew Pub voluntarily closed on June 22 to add air purifying to its HVAC system and address social distancing guidelines. Health inspectors found that the bar was “following appropriate …

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, millions have lost their jobs, and now temporary eviction moratoriums are coming to an end, and back rent owed is coming due. As states begin to reopen, housing courts are also beginning to reopen, which could cause a spike in homelessness. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma) is …

A popular Egyptian belly dancer has been sentenced to prison for posting sexy videos on TikTok. According to The New York Post, Sama el Masry, 42, was arrested in April for committing “immorality” and inciting debauchery after posting “sexually suggestive” videos. She was then sentenced to three years in prison …

Starting July 1, American Airlines will join Spirit and United airlines in booking flights to their full capacity. Since April, American Airlines has limited flights to about 80% of their plane’s capacity by leaving middle economy seats open.⁣ In a statement, American Airlines said, “As more people continue to travel, …

Eighteen professional softball players resigned after their general manager tweeted President Donald Trump that the team stood for the national anthem. All of the players have resigned and started their own team. On Monday, Scrap Yard FP faced off against The USSSA Pride in Melbourne, Florida, the first game of …

Princeton University will remove former President Woodrow Wilson’s name from public policy school and Wilson College, the president said in a statement on Saturday. Christopher Eisgruber posted a statement to the school’s website, stating that “Wilson’s racist views and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for the School of Public …

Hulu has decided to pull an episode of “Golden Girls” featuring Rose and Blanche in “Blackface.” In the episode, Dorothy’s son Michael talked about plans of marrying an older black woman, Lorraine. Dorothy isn’t feeling the age difference. Meanwhile, Lorraine’s family disapproves of her marrying a white man. As Lorraine’s …

Police have arrested three men on suspicion of killing a Coachella Valley couple who vanished more than three years ago. On Saturday, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced that Jesus Ruiz, Jr., 41, Manuel Rios, 28, and Abraham Fregoso, 32, were taken into police custody.  Investigators only stated “information,” which …

The Athletic’s, Shams Charania, reports that NBA and the NBA Players Association are planning to allow the players to switch their last names on the back of their jersey to social statements, once the season resumes in July.⁣ Both the NBA and the NBAPA, along with Nike and the creators …

Mississippi took the first steps to become a more inclusive state by passing a resolution that will start the process of removing the Confederate emblem from its state flag.  On Saturday, more than two-thirds of the state legislature—85-34 in the House of Representatives, and 36-14 in the Senate, voted in …