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South Africans recently raised money for a petrol attendant in Pietermaritzburg after he was left humiliated in a now-viral video.
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Kevin Durant says he can’t blame NBA players trying to get some “action” inside the bubble - TheGrio
House departed the bubble as the Houston Rockets continued in the second round of the NBA playoffs against Los Angeles. The... View Article The post Kevin Durant says he can’t blame NBA players trying to get some “action” inside the bubble appeared first on TheGrio.
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VanVleet, Powell lead Raptors past Nets 104-99 for 2-0 lead - Black News Channel
By Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Fred VanVleet had 24 points and 10 assists, Norman Powell had a big game off the bench with 24 points and the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors held on to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 104-99 on Wednesday. The victory gave the Raptors a 2-0 lead in
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Kyrie Irving’s New Streaming TV Special ‘#SayHerName: Breonna Taylor’ Seeks Justice for the 26-Year-Old Black EMT Killed By Cops
NBA star Kyrie Irving is teaming up with rapper Common, journalist Jemele Hill and several others for a unique television special seeking justice for Breonna []
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Billboard names Kanye West top gospel artist of 2020 - TheGrio
Well, it's official! Kanye West is Billboard’s Top Gospel Artist of 2020, reclaiming his title after being honored with the... View Article The post Billboard names Kanye West top gospel artist of 2020 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Grammy contenders decline nominations in protest of all-white nominees - TheGrio
After spending much of last year dealing with controversy, it seems like 2021 is set to be more of the... View Article The post Grammy contenders decline nominations in protest of all-white nominees appeared first on TheGrio.
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Tia Mowry reveals she, Tamera couldn't get equal pay due to racial discrimination - TheGrio
Were 90's starlets Tia and Tamera Mowry underpaid during the height of their teen success story due to racial discrimination?... View Article The post Tia Mowry reveals she, Tamera couldn't get equal pay due to racial discrimination appeared first on TheGrio.
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Multiple Governors Announce Openness To Live Sports Without Fans
As states around the country continue to relax social distancing guidelines involving in-person meetings, a chorus of governors have announced their openness to live sports events in the immediate future, with some offering their states as test sites for teams and leagues looking to restart
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Trump 'voter fraud hotline' inundated by prank calls - The New York Beacon
Reports in US media say the hotline has turned into a ‘nightmare’ after TikTok and Twitter users began calling in with bizarre stories A “voter-fraud” hotline set up by Donald Trump’s campaign team has been on the receiving end of a slew of prank calls
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Poverty rates continue to rise as virus relief talks fall through - TheGrio
A new study conducted by the University of Notre Dame, the University of Chicago, and Zhejiang University in China say... View Article The post Poverty rates continue to rise as virus relief talks fall through appeared first on TheGrio.
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Twitter looking into racial bias in tweet image previews | The Atlanta Voice
Some Twitter users are pointing out that the automatic method the platform employs to display previews of images may be biased toward showing pictures of white people. Twitter agreed the issues was something it needs to work on. On Saturday, user @bascule tweeted, 'Trying a horrible
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Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016
Nickelodeon today announced that Seattle Seahawks’ two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson clinched his second straight title as host of Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, the only show that celebrates kids and families’ love of sports and top professional athletes. Also announced today is this
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Rapper Uzzy Marcus' brother arrested after live-stream with 2 bodies : TheGrio
The brother of rapper Uzzy Marcus has been arrested after live-streaming himself with the bodies of two dead women. Raymond... View Article The post Rapper Uzzy Marcus' brother arrested after live-streaming with 2 women's bodies appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mayweather set to box against Logan Paul - TheGrio
Floyd Mayweather Jr. took to Instagram on Sunday to announce a boxing exhibition set for Feb. 20 against YouTuber Logan... View Article The post Mayweather set to box against Logan Paul appeared first on TheGrio.
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Cardi B defends Offset: 'I deserve whatever I want to have'
Cardi B has fired back at fans who believe she’s in a “mentally abusive relationship” with husband Offset.  On Friday,... View Article The post Cardi B defends Offset: 'I deserve whatever I want to have' appeared first on TheGrio.
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'Hypocrite': NFL's Roger Goodell Slammed For Statement On George Floyd Protests
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Saturday released a statement in support of the nationwide protests over George Floyd’s death, but Twitters users were quick to point out the hypocrisy of his
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Kevin Durant Responds To Warriors GM Saying 2018 Championship “Wasn’t Joy”
After Kevin Durant took his talents to the Bay area in 2016, most people hated the move because it stacked the deck against the rest of the 29 teams in the
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Twitter Users Point Out Hypocrisy Of Trump’s ‘No Kneeling’ Tweets About Protesting
Many people criticized New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees this week for not appreciating why fellow NFL players like Colin Kaepernick have chosen to kneel during the national
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Regina King among 2020 People of the Year - TheGrio
Regina King has always been a mega-star in the eyes of the Black community. Now that she's making history as... View Article The post Regina King among 2020 People of the Year appeared first on TheGrio.
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Teyana Taylor's daughter Junie performs 'Body' challenge - TheGrio
Look out, we may have a new young star in our midst who just happens to be the daughter of... View Article The post Teyana Taylor's daughter Junie performs 'Body' challenge appeared first on TheGrio.
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Tina Turner was an American pop sensation and actress, known for her distinctive, raspy singing style and all out stage performances. She was born on November 26, 1939 in Tennessee to a poor farming family. When her parents split, Tina and her sister lived with their grandmother until her death in
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NBA Star Chris Paul Enrolls At Winston-Salem State University
NBA star Chris Paul has enrolled at Winston-Salem State University.
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RHOA newbie Drew Sidora says she was 'hurt' by Kenya Moore shade - TheGrio
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is back with season 13, and it seems like the drama is already rolling. In... View Article The post RHOA newbie Drew Sidora says she was 'hurt' by Kenya Moore shade appeared first on TheGrio.
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Forbes Drops Its Highest Paid Athletes List — Here’s Who Made The Cut
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who were no. 1 and no. 2 last year, respectively, came in no. 3 and no. 2 this year, with Messi losing the top spot to Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer and Ronaldo maintaining his
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If The White Woman Admitted To Spelman Truly Is An Ally, She Should Know She Doesn’t Have To Attend An HBCU To Be A Good One
In a now deleted Instagram post, a young white woman stated she was honored to be transferring to Spelman College, the number one ranked HBCU in the country. The post went viral and sparked a debate.
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According to NBC News sources, President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Rep. Marcia Fudge to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development. If she is confirmed, Rep. Fudge, who currently a U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 11th congressional district, would be the first Black woman to lead the
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Kyrie Irving Reportedly Leading Talks with NBA Players About Starting Their Own League, Kendrick Perkins Calls Him Out
Kyrie Irving has been one of the leading voices among NBA players who say they believe if the league resumes play on July 30 as planned it will shift the attention from the current fight for racial
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Salt-N-Pepa respond to DJ Spinderella: 'Perception is not reality' - TheGrio
On today's episode of The Real, Salt-N-Pepa responded to DJ Spinderella’s recent claims, telling the co-hosts, “perception is not reality.”... View Article The post Salt-N-Pepa respond to DJ Spinderella: 'Perception is not reality' appeared first on TheGrio.
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