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Photo: El Dorado County Jail Life in a pandemic is something none of us have any experience in handling. It’s been rough; can’t even front. It’s no excuse, though, for the level of sheer wilding we’ve seen from certain parts of the population. CNN reports that 53-year-old Jennifer Walker went …
Read More »Nurse Practitioner Facing Felony Drug Charges After Asking Cops to Test Her Meth for Coronavirus
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the world, people are taking extra precautions to ensure that they remain safe. That, apparently, is what drove a woman in Iowa to take her meth to her local police headquarters to have it tested for the virus. 53-year-old Shawn Salmen was …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: Finding Happiness During a Pandemic
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. JAN BUCHCZIK This prolonged period of social distancing may leave plenty of time for contemplation. Why …
Read More »Man Serving 27 Years in Prison for Nonviolent Offense Dies of Coronavirus a Month After Being Denied Early Release
A man arrested for nonviolent drug charges who was 13 years into a 27-year sentence has become the first federal inmate in the United States to die due to complications from COVID-19, according to reports. 49-year-old Patrick Jones was arrested back in 2007 when police officers found 19 grams …
Read More »Tiffany Haddish Seems To Confirm Rumors She’s Dating Common
Tiffany Haddish and Common are rumored to be dating, but have they become #QuarantineBaes? A new interview with the actress and comedian has some speculating that the two are much more than trying to get to know one another. During a FaceTime interview with Cedric The Entertainer, Haddish mentioned she …
Read More »RHOA Star Sheree Whitfield’s Mother Thelma Ferguson Has Been Missing Since March, Last Seen Leaving Her Home
Sheree Whitfield is in desperate need of help and support after she searches for her missing mother. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star revealed that her 77-year-old mother, Thelma Ferguson, has been missing for the past two weeks. “Please keep my mom and my family in your prayers!” …
Read More »Tech Veteran Shellye Archambeau Is Unapologetically Ambitious
Featuring a broad cross-section of women who have distinguished themselves across a rich variety of careers, our Portraits of Power series is a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Black Enterprise, and of black women. It’s a place for today’s businesswomen to share their own favorite images and their own …
Read More »Former NFL Player Chris Johnson Accused of Hiring Hitman to Kill Two Men Who Shot Him
Former NFL running back, Chris Johnson, has been accused of hiring a hitman to take out two men in revenge of a shooting back in 2015, sources say. Johnson, a three-time Pro Bowler, has vehemently denied the claims, but authorities are gathering intelligence that they claim links him to …
Read More »Taraji P. Henson Wants To Provide Free Therapy To Black Communities Impacted By COVID-19
Taraji P. Henson (Image: Instagram) The effect of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, has caused massive changes to our society that will have lasting physical and mental consequences around the world. Unemployment claims have hit a record high with hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to the outbreak. Actress …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Shares Emotional Video Saying She Misses Kobe
Vanessa Bryant shared a touching video honoring her late husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant. On Sunday (April 5), she posted a video on Instagram of a touching moment she shared with Kobe during one of his games. She captioned to post, “I love and miss you so much, Papi ❤️#HallofFame.” …
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