A White man has been charged with murder for fatally shooting a Black man he claims complimented his white girlfriend outside a bar in Oregon. 27-year-old Ian Cranston was charged on Thursday with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree manslaughter, assault, and unlawful use of a weapon for fatally shooting 22-year-old …
Read More »Coroner Finds Keyshia Cole’s Mom Frankie Died From Multiple Drug Intoxication
The autopsy results have found that Frankie Lons, Keyshia Cole’s biological mother, died of multiple drug intoxication. According to TMZ, the Alameda County Coroner’s Office determined that the manner of death was an accidental overdose. Lons passed away on her birthday in July after a well-documented, lifelong battle with addiction.
Read More »Mike Tyson Says He’s Down to Fight Jake Or Logan Paul: “That Would Be A Lot of Money”
Mike Tyson confirmed he’s willing to step into the ring with one of the Paul brothers because he knows it could mean a significant payday. Tyson discussed the possibility of fighting with one of the Paul brothers on the latest episode of his “Hotboxin’ Podcast” with guest Freddie Gibbs. The two were …
Read More »Ice-T Defends His 5-year-old Daughter’s French Tip Manicured Nails
Ice-T addressed the haters who had negative comments about his wife Coco Austin’s decision to let their young daughter wear French tip nails. The beloved “Law And Order: SVU” star sat down with the ladies of “The View” and addressed the controversy surrounding his 5-year-old daughter’s French tip nail set. …
Read More »Southern California Beach Front Property Cleared to be Returned to Descendants of Black Owners
Some prime Southern California beachfront real estate can now be rightfully returned to the descendants of the Black owners, who had the land taken away from them by the city of Manhattan Beach a century ago. Last month, California lawmakers unanimously voted to return the Manhattan Beach property purchased in …
Read More »Cardi B Addresses Speculation That She’s Had Post-Pregnancy Surgery
Cardi B addressed the latest speculation that she’s already had work done after welcoming her second child last month. The 28-year-old star opened up about delivery, and post-pregnancy life in a post shared on her Instagram Story. Cardi addressed the claims that suggest she’s had surgery since giving birth. “People …
Read More »Lizzo Delivers TED Talk on the History of Twerking: “My Ass Could Do Magic”
Anyone who follows Lizzo on social media knows she’s an expert on body positivity. In August, the 33-year-old singer recently delivered a TED Talk to discuss the history of twerking and body positivity. Lizzo revealed that twerking helped her learn to appreciate her butt. “I used to hate my ass, …
Read More »New Study Claims More Than Half of Police Killing Go Unreported
A new study published by the peer-reviewed journal Lancet found that more than half of the police-involved killings that have occurred over the last 40 years have gone unreported. The data collected by researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found that …
Read More »Statues Honoring George Floyd, John Lewis, and Breonna Taylor Unveiled in NYC
A new art exhibition featuring statues of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and John Lewis was unveiled yesterday in New York’s Union Square. The exhibit, “Seeinjustice,” was created by Confront Art and is the organization’s first installation. Artist Chris Carnabuci explained why he chose to honor each individual as colossal figures in …
Read More »FDA is Considering Approval for Half Dose of Moderna Vaccine as a Booster
The Food and Drug Administration is working to approve a half-dose of Moderna’s COVID–19 vaccine as a booster shot. According to the NY Post, sources claim the agency believes that the half dosage level as a booster would provide enough protection against the virus. The drugmaker pushed for the half-dose …
Read More »Parent Claims Child Received Inappropriate Punishment From Teacher
A parent in Las Vegas is upset after a P.E. teacher at Garside Junior High School was assigned to stay home while being investigated for what the parent called an inappropriate and painful punishment. According to 8 News Now, the parent who asked to remain anonymous presented photos of their …
Read More »Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Hitting BLM Protester With His Car
Charges against a white man accused of running over a Black Lives Matter protestor in Johnson City, Tennessee, have been dropped. Jared Benjamin Lafer was charged with assault in September 2020 after a cellphone video of the incident outside a Johnson City restaurant. The video clearly showed a vehicle driving …
Read More »NYC Schools to Overhaul Teaching of Black History
New York City Department of Education Chancellor Meisha Ross-Porter announced the creation of a new black studies curriculum that will seek to better acclimate students to the “role of race in power relationships and the impact of systemic and institutional racism.” School officials said a pilot of the new offerings …
Read More »Porsha Williams Announces She’s Leaving “Real Housewives of Atlanta”
Porsha Williams announced today that she will not be returning to Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta” after ten years with the franchise. “After ten life-changing, gratifying, incredible years, it is finally time to begin my next chapter. Next season, I will not be returning to the Real Housewives of Atlanta …
Read More »YouTube Says It Will Remove Video Content With Misinformation About Any Vaccine
YouTube has announced that the platform will begin removing content questioning any approved medical vaccines, not just those that pertain to COVID-19. This decision is a departure from their historically hands-off approach to content that is featured on the site. Google, the platform’s parent company, announced earlier today that it …
Read More »NBA Says Unvaccinated Players Won’t Get Paid for Any Games They Miss Due to Vaccine Mandates
The start of the NBA’s regular season is three weeks away, and the league is taking a hard stance with its COVID–19 protocols to ensure no interruption in their game schedule. The league has announced that unvaccinated players who are forced to miss games due to the executive orders governing …
Read More »Ashanti is the Latest Artist to Obtain Masters, Plans to Re-record Debut Album
Ashanti appeared on “The Tamron Hall Show” yesterday. She revealed that she recently obtained the masters to her 2002 debut album, “Ashanti,” and is planning to rerecord the chart-topping album for an independent rerelease. Ashanti shared the happy news on the show explaining, “It’s so surreal. I have an amazing …
Read More »MAC Cosmetics Announces New Whitney Houston Makeup Collection
MAC Cosmetics is honoring the life and legacy of the incomparable singer Whitney Houston by launching a makeup collection created through a long-term collaboration with the late superstar’s estate. The makeup collection is expected to launch in 2022 and will support the upcoming biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” with …
Read More »Capitol Rioter Who Wanted to Shoot Nancy Pelosi in “Friggin Brain” Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor
A federal judge is demanding to know why an alleged Capitol rioter caught on camera saying she wanted to find House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and “shoot her in the friggin’ brain” wasn’t charged over that threatening statement. According to CNN, District Judge Emmet Sullivan asked the federal prosecutors in open …
Read More »Michael Jordan’s Worn Underwear That “Show Definite Use” Sell For $2,784
Someone purchased a pair of Michael Jordan’s worn underwear that reportedly shows definite signs of use by the NBA legend for nearly $3,000. According to TMZ Sports, one lucky Jordan fan just bought a one-of-a-kind pair of black and gray boxers at Lelands Auction on Saturday night. The auctioneers claim the …
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