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A prosecutor in a Texas court argued that a retired Air Force officer who was part of the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6th brought plastic zip-tie handcuffs with him because he intended “to take hostages.” According to the Associated Press, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Weimer …

TikTok has created an incubator program to support 100 Black creators, CNN Business reports.  TikTok has adopted a new strategy recently used by other social media platforms to highlight Black talent. On Wednesday, TikTok announced its incubator program called “TikTok for Black Creatives,” which was created to invest in and …

Kit Kat Thins will hit shelves in February. The Kit Kat Thins are covered in chocolate just like the original, but there are only two wafer layers. The chocolate treats come individually wrapped. The thins are available in 3.4 oz bags and 7.2 oz bags for $2.39 and $3.89 nationwide. …

A Texas surgeon says post-Covid lungs are worse than the worst smoker’s lungs.  Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall of Lubbock, Texas, tweeted that many of her Covid-19 patients’ lungs had dense scarring that was comparable but much worse than someone who is a hardcore smoker.  “Post-COVID lungs look worse than any type …

2021, Don’t you start!! You better get in here and act like you got some sense. Duranice Pace of the “Anointed Pace Sisters” has passed away, according to 11 Alive News. Duranice had a voice that would light up any room. She was the oldest of Atlanta’s acclaimed sibling gospel …

Zello confirmed that its app was used during last week’s Capitol siege and vows to “ban all militia-related channels” from now on. The popular walkie-talkie app released a statement saying, “It is with deep sadness and anger that we have discovered evidence of Zello being misused by some individuals while …

Kyle Rittenhouse has been accused of throwing up the white power sign at a bar. According to USA Today, the Trump-supporting domestic terrorist that wreaked havoc in Kenosha and shot two protestors dead might be a white supremacist. The 18-year-old is out free on a $2 million bail, and Wisconsin …

Chadwick Boseman lost his fight with cancer on August 28, 2020. The actor is best know for his role in “ Black Panther.”  Although he is no longer here, his legacy will continue.  The Gotham Awards honored him with the Actor Tribute Award. His wife, Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman, accepted …

Democratic Representative John Mark Windle wants a Dolly Parton statue placed on the Capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee. According to ABC News, Windle introduced a bill on Tuesday that aims to honor the country music icon “for all that she has contributed to this state.” Parton is also known for …

A Black California attorney plans to appeal his conviction after being kicked out of a courtroom, racially profiled by law enforcement for not dressing like a lawyer, tased, and arrested. Jaaye Person-Lynn, 38, was sentenced to a year of probation after he was found guilty of delaying and/or obstructing a …

It’s nice to see a president working for the people. President-elect Joe Biden revealed a proposal that he will call on Congress to increase America’s federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. The current rate is $7.25 per hour and has not been raised since 2009, CNBC News reports. The …

Spike Lee’s children recently made history. They are the first siblings of color to become Golden Globe ambassadors. Satchel and Jackson Lee will be responsible for assisting with The 78th annual awards ceremony and highlighting social issues by working with their chosen charity. Each charity will receive a “$25,000 grant …

Have you ever been shopping while Black? If so, then you may have experienced discriminatory treatment while shopping in certain retail stores, which could include being accused of stealing or being followed by security guards. Well, beauty cosmetic giant Sephora plans on combatting racial bias, ABC News reports. The makeup …

Wendy Williams is her own entity, never afraid to speak her thoughts and opinions on current matters. Pushing her own nationally syndicated television talk show titled The Wendy Williams Show since 2008, the media personality and businesswoman comes from truly humble beginnings: growing up with big dreams in Asbury Park …

Jack Dorsey is speaking out about banning President Donald Trump from Twitter. Dorsey believes it was the right decision but says it could be dangerous. “This moment in time might call for this dynamic, but over the long term it will be destructive to the noble purpose and ideals of …