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Photo: Leonard Zhukovsky (Shutterstock) Nine New York City firefighters have been suspended after an investigation found they were sharing several racist messages and memes on their phones. According to the Associated Press, Fire Department Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the department’s investigation began after multiple Black firefighters issued complaints about the …
Read More »The Most Unintentionally Piercing Moment of <em>SNL</em>
It wasn’t the political comedy. ‘SNL’ crams its seasoned actors into stilted sketches. (Will Heath / NBC / NBCU / Getty) Saturday Night Live began its 47th season with a brand-new cast member staring down the camera lens, a pointed announcement that the show is looking to stay ahead of the …
Read More »Missing Teen Miya Marcano’s Body Believed To Be Found
A body believed to be that of 19-year-old college student Miya Marcano was discovered in Orange County, Florida. Yahoo News reports that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the finding onSaturday morning (October 2). Authorities reportedly searched around the Tymber Skan apartments in Orange County, Florida for Marcano, who has …
Read More »Black Man Earning $1 Million Per Year to Operate Homeless Shelter Accused of Fraud
Jack A. Brown III earns more than $1 million a year to operate a homeless shelter in New York City, according to The New York Times. Brown is the President and CEO of CORE Services Group & CORE Companies. Founded in 2005, CORE Services Group is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit. The …
Read More »Joell Embiid Makes It Abundantly Clear He's Not Feeling Ben Simmon's 'Borderline Disrespectful' Antics
Photo: Rob Carr (Getty Images) At this point, it’s not exactly a secret that Ben Simmons, who holds the dubious distinction of being one of the best defenders in the NBA while also being its most reluctant shooter, wants no parts of the Philadelphia 76ers. While the growing schism between …
Read More »The Last Stop
A poem by Adam Zagajewski, published in The Atlantic in 2011 By Adam Zagajewski Illustrations by Miki Lowe The poet Adam Zagajewski spent his life trying to make meaning of what he had lived through. When he was a child, his family was relocated within Poland after World War II; …
Read More »Masked First Grader Receives $30,000 In Donations
A first grader who went viral for wearing a mask for his school portrait, claiming that it’s what his mom wanted him to do, has now raised over $30,000 toward his college fund. Mason’s mother, Nicole Peoples, described the incident that made her son famous on her Facebook page, writing …
Read More »Keyshia Cole’s Mother Frankie Lons’ Cause Of Death Revealed
Keyshia Cole’s mother Frankie Lons passed away in July, and now, a cause of death has been provided by the Alameda County Coroner’s Office. TMZ reports that an autopsy reveals that Lons, 61, died of multiple drug intoxication and it was an accidental overdose. Lons had been going through a …
Read More »Turn Your Creative Ideas Into Life With This Digital Animation Program
Digital art is a growing industry that has seen a significant uptick over the years as personal computers have become fully capable of having the powerful software needed for creators. Gone are the days of Hollywood Studios such as Pixar’s monopoly on the animation business, as a number of companies …
Read More »Nick Cannon Sports Crocs, White Fur On HHA Red Carpet?
Did Nick Cannon show up on the red carpet of the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on Friday evening (October 1), sporting golden armor, boxers, a white fur coat and, well, mismatched Crocs? And wait for it, did the Wild ‘N Out host accessorize the ensemble with festive socks and …
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