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A Michigan 7-year-old girl’s father has filed a lawsuit against the school district, a librarian, and a teacher assistant for cutting his daughter’s hair without permission. According to MLive.com, the lawsuit was filed against Mount Pleasant Public Schools in Grand Rapids on Tuesday. The report states that the constitutional rights of the biracial …

According to reports, The US Marshals Service is investigating an incident involving one of their task force members. A man in handcuffs was seen getting punched or smacked in the face as he walked out of a home in Jackson, according to a video given to WLBT from a Ring camera. The US …

New York City has agreed to pay a white NYPD officer a hefty settlement after being mocked by a Black supervisor for her interracial relationship. The lawsuit, filed in November 2019, claimed that Lt. Rasheena Huffman bullied Officer Vanessa Weinbel for her romantic involvement with a Black man while the …

TikTok is unveiling new mental health resources on its platform to address the well-being of its nearly 65.9 million monthly active users. This new initiative is the latest in TikTok’s efforts to offer help to users who may be struggling. These tools include in-app guides that address body image topics, …

Donald Trump has some interesting opinions about the way the Capitol rioters are being judged. Is anyone surprised? He recently commented about the whole ordeal and seemingly showed some support, claiming they are “being persecuted so unfairly.” There’s no need to remind the outrageous bigotry that took place when thousands …

BET is pushing forward with its rendering of fresh new content by welcoming back its former red carpet host B. Scott. The popular blogger and TV personality will return as host of “Twenties After-Show With B. Scott.” BET announced the show in alignment with the season two premiere date of …

On Thursday, a South Carolina judge granted a prominent attorney a $20,000 bond after admitting that he planned his own murder. Alex Murdaugh plotted to have himself killed so that his son could receive a $10 million insurance policy, the Daily Beast reported. The judge also allowed the attorney the …

A viral video of a mother and her two-year-old asthmatic son getting kicked off an American Airlines flight is circulating on social media. Apparently, the son didn’t keep his mask on, causing many to criticize the airline. However, AA has responded, saying the situation is more complicated, Marketwatch reported. Amanda …

Following the killings of George Floyd, Elijah McClain, and countless others who have died due to chokeholds by police officers, the U.S. Justice Department has outlined new limits on chokeholds during federal arrests. On Tuesday, the Justice Department announced that federal officers were no longer allowed to use “carotid restraints” …

As more grim details about R. Kelly’s illicit relationship with Aaliyah come to the surface, her uncle Barry Hankerson has revealed that the late singer’s mother knew more about the abuse she endured at the hands of Kelly. Hankerson, the CEO of Blackground Records who introduced his niece to Kelly …

TikTok creator Ethan Keiser put people on to a new get money scheme that reporting people to the IRS “Whistleblower Office” for not paying taxes can get you 30% of what they owe. Keiser reposted Las Vegas dancer Rosalia’s video in which she showed off how much she made in …

SpaceX launched its first all-civilian orbit crew launched into space on Wednesday. Billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman funded the ride for an undisclosed amount and through a fundraising campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a national competition, filled the other three seats. Chris Sembroski, Sian Proctor, and Hayley Arceneaux …

Derek Chauvin pleaded not guilty to violating a teen’s civil rights in 2017. Derek Chauvin has already been declared a murderer after he was convicted for killing George Floyd. On Thursday, Chauvin entered a not guilty plea in connection to a 2017 case involving a teen, in which he retained …

Residents in Lancaster, California, are outraged after a video surfaced of a school resource officer body-slamming a Black teen girl. On Wednesday, a student manhandled by a school resource officer with the Los Angeles Police Department stood next to her mother, fellow students, and civil rights attorney Lisa Bloom during …

The mayor of a city in Ohio is calling for the removal of an entire Board of Education after high school students were given an assignment that included sexual and drug-related content. On Monday, Mayor Craig Shubert addressed attendees at a board regarding an assignment given to students. “It has …