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Photo: Joe Raedle (Getty Images) The death penalty—a thing supposedly reserved for perpetrators of the most heinous crimes, typically involving intentional and cold-blooded murder—arguably makes sense in theory; but in practice, its flaws and potential for racial discrimination are undeniable. According to figures compiled by the NAACP, Black people represent …
Read More »An Enormous Bird Has a Real-Estate Problem
The mist hung heavy on the Kinabatangan River on the July morning I looked for helmeted hornbills, one of the most elusive and endangered birds in the world. Everything was wet from days of afternoon thunderstorms and late-night drizzles. The air smelled green and fresh, but with an underlying note …
Read More »Disney+ ‘Soul’: Angela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad On New Film
Subscribe Clip (05:29) 14 hours ago Celebrities: Disney+ Pixar Film ‘Soul’: Angela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad and Tina Fey Talk New Movie Source link
Read More »Rep. Paul Mitchell Quits GOP Due to Trump’s Continued Unfounded Election Fraud Claims
With the Electoral College solidifying President-elect Joe Biden‘s victory of the 2020 Presidential Election, a Republican politician has decided to leave the Grand Ole Party (GOP). According to CNN, Republican Rep. Paul Mitchell of Michigan has left the Republican party because he was fed up with the antics of the …
Read More »Where Have You Been: Fenty Beauty Finally Announces New Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation and Gloss Bomb Cream
Rihanna attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Anniversary Event on October 3, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.Photo: Caroline McCredie for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna) (Getty Images) If there are three things I love in this life, it’s: good coffee, good dessert, and a good makeup day. The latter of which I’m …
Read More »The Most American Religion
Photographs by Michael Friberg Image above: The Oquirrh Mountain Temple sits about 20 miles south of Temple Square in Salt Lake City, where the Church is based. This article was published online on December 16, 2020. To meet with the prophet during a plague, certain protocols must be followed. It’s …
Read More »Disney ‘Soul’: Directors On First Pixar Film With Black Lead
‘Soul’ streams exclusively on Disney+ on Dec. 25. Source link
Read More »Michael Jackson’s Estate Wins Appeal in HBO ‘Leaving Neverland’ Lawsuit
The litigation into the case of Michael Jackson’s Estate against HBO is finally over. The estate of Michael Jackson filed a lawsuit against HBO for $100 million because the cable network violated a non-disparagement clause signed 27 years ago from the filming of the 1992 Dangerous tour concert film. According …
Read More »Newly Released Body Camera Footage Shows Police Questioning the McMichaels After Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
Photo: Glynn County Detention Center (AP) Newly released body camera footage has provided details regarding the moments following the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County, Ga., on Feb. 23. The video shows officers questioning Greg and Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan directly after the shooting. Of course, all …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: Three Reasons Why Facebook Is Dangerous
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. ADAM MAIDA The social web is broken. And not just a little, or just recently, argues …
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