A plan for a nice Labor Day outing for a Danvers, Massachusetts, Black family at an apple-picking farm turned into a nightmare of racial profiling. Connors Farm phoned the Danvers Police Department after accusing the Rev. Manika Bowman, vice-chair of the Cambridge School Committee and Jeff Myers, a commercial real estate director, …
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The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended commuting the sentence of death row inmate Julius Jones in a 3-1 vote Monday. The board’s vote comes after several celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Baker Mayfield, rallied to support Jones’ case. He’s also gathered support from other celebrities, including NBA players Blake Griffin, …
Read More »Zay Jones #7 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 33-27 at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Christian Petersen (Getty Images) The birth of my son was cool and all, but did y’all …
Read More »The Four Americas Competing visions of the country’s purpose and meaning are tearing it apart, George Packer wrote in the July/August issue. Is reconciliation possible? George Packer’s article had me nodding and shaking my head in alternation, and in the end caused me heartache that only a beer and a …
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Normani was already the talk of the MTV VMAs before she even touched the stage, stunning spectators with her white ensemble. “An icon in the making,” Ciara said, welcoming Normani to the stage for her epic 2021 MTV VMA performance. RELATED: Normani Talks Working on “Wild Side” While Mother Battles …
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The nation’s oldest living World War II veteran was honored on a very special day. Lawrence Brooks, a veteran and native of Louisiana celebrated his 112th birthday on Sunday. To mark the day, he was given his very own parade outside his home in Central City. Residents gathered in cars …
Read More »Barbie’s new Music Producer dolls; singer-songwriter-producer Ester DeanPhoto: Mattel, Khat Brim On Sunday night, some of the music industry’s finest—and more than a few its faves—gathered to celebrate a year of popular music’s hits at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. However, while there were plenty of female artists to …
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NBC News journalists Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Harry Smith, and Kelly O’Donnell to moderate festival interviews with EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, Senator Marco Rubio, Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall, and the cast and producers of American Rust The Atlantic The Atlantic is announcing a collaboration with …
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Busta Rhymes was a surprise performer at the 2021 MTV VMAs this year, but his show-stopping set made his legend status very clear. After an introduction from Swizz Beatz, Busta opened his performance with his 1997 classic song “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See,” serving as a reminder …
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Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand made a $1 million commitment to supporting the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting in its mission to bring more diversity to reporting. The grant from Jordan’s Black Community Commitment, announced in May, will allow the Society to take its college internship partnerships …
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