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After saying his label staff were "crackers police racist" and asked fans whether or not he should go the independent route, Gucci took to Twitter today to not only announce he wasn't leaving Atlantic Records, but also apologized for slandering (or calling out?) anyone working in their offices.
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Teen sentenced to life in prison for killing Black trans woman, 2 gay men
A 19-year-old Detroit teen has been sentenced to three sentences of life without the possibility of parole after killing two gay men and a trans woman. The post Teen sentenced to life in prison for killing Black trans woman, 2 gay men appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mayor Eric Johnsons statement on new statewide mask policy | Dallas Weekly
Mayor Eric Johnson issued the following statement Thursday in response to Gov. Greg Abbotts latest executive order: I am pleased to see Governor Abbott take statewide action to mandate masks and social distancing, both of which have proven to be effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Mask
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Black-owned, Simply Wholesome market thrives during a pandemic - Black News Channel
Some Black-owned businesses are seeing a surge in interest as a result of the protests against racism and police brutality. Anita Bennett visited Simply Wholesome market in Los Angeles, which has had an influx of new customers thanks to social media and calls to support Black
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More learners will return to the classroom on Monday, as government continues its phased reopening of schools.
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Florida Sheriff: Ill Deputize Gun Owners If Violent Protesters Erupt
A sheriff in Florida said Wednesday he is ready to deputize gun owners if Black Lives Matter and defund police protests become violent.
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Governor Kemp extended COVID-19 executive orders through August | The Atlanta Voice
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Tuesday he will extend his coronavirus executive orders through August 11th. From June 16th, Georgia has 24,084 documented new cases of the coronavirus, resulting in a 30% spike in total cases. The Governor has since began pleading with fellow conservatives
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Rihanna Demands Justice In Breonna Taylor Case, Calls Out Kentucky’s Attorney General - The New York Beacon
Many have been blasting Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron since the three Louisville police officers who shot and killedBreonna Taylorin her home this past March remain free of charges in connection with her death. Rihannais one of the latest people who took Cameron to
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Meet the Black Farmer | Afro
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Min. Farrakhan to deliver major July 4 worldwide address | Atlanta Daily World
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam will deliver a major message July 4 concerning the current state of affairs in America, the world, the coronavirus global pandemic and other critical subjects. Minister Farrakhans message, The Criterion, will be delivered on Independence
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DJ Akademiks Suspended From Complex For Slandering Chrissy Teigen, Freddie Gibbs Approves
DJ Akademiks took an L, but Freddie Gibbs wasn't involved just yet—but he does approve. The divisive, to say the least, blogger and host has been suspended from Complex News after calling Chrissy Teigen out of her name.
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Beltrami County sued for Black man’s death while in custody
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Herman Cain hospitalized with COVID-19 after attending Trump rally
Herman Cain has been hospitalized with COVID-19 at an Atlanta-area hospital, where he is reportedly alert and doing well.  The 2012 Republican presidential candidate tested positive for the virus on Monday, less than two weeks after attending President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Daily
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VIDEO: Press secretary talks ‘white power’ tweet Free Press of Jacksonville
President Donald Trump didn’t hear a supporter use the words “white power” in a video he retweeted, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Monday. “He did not hear that particular phrase when he tweeted [...]
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Celebs buy out Slutty Vegan after racist online trolls tried to take out the iconic black-owned restaurant - Face2Face Africa
Slutty Vegan is a black-owned plant-based restaurant run by Pinky Cole who has shot to fame in the Atlanta area. This vegan chef’s good works were almost marred by a group of angry social media users who left negative reviews and racist comments on her Google and Yelp after she decided to help the
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Complex Suspends Akademiks For Remarks Against Chrissy Teigen
Akademiks made some vile and misogynistic comments against Chrissy Teigen. As a result, Complex has suspended him from two upcoming "Everyday Struggle" shows. You can check out his apology inside.
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Michigan Karen points gun at Black woman: Get the f--k back
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Activists and Artists hold Art Action and Caravan to ICE Detention Center | Dallas Weekly
On Friday, June 26, 2020 a federal judge in Los Angeles ordered the release of all migrant children from ICE’s three family detention centers . There are currently eleven children and parents who have tested positive for Covid-19 at the Karnes Family Detention Center in Karnes City, TX. The full
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Funeral for Robert Fuller, hanged black man in California - Black News Channel
Funeral services were held on June 30, for Robert Fuller, a 24-year-old man who was found hanging from a tree in Palmdale, California on June 10. Anita Bennett reports the service was filled with tributes and calls for answers from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
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The Lynching of James Byrd Jr. | Afro
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