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Civil Rights Leader Bishop William Barber II Forced Out of ‘The Color Purple’ Viewing with His Family for Using His ADA Chair; AMC’s CEO Requests Meeting with ‘Sincere’ Apology

December 29, 2023
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Bishop William Barber II, a highly esteemed civil rights leader, was ejected from a screening room at a local AMC movie theater in Greenville, North Carolina. After a viral video showed the national leader being removed, the top executive at the corporate office offered apologies to the bishop and set up a meeting to discuss…

AMC Movie Theater Chain That Kicked Out Rev. William Barber Has Been Accused Of Discrimination Before

December 29, 2023
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Source: SOPA Images / Getty The movie theater chain that recently kicked out a prominent and nationally recognized civil rights leader and his elderly mother during a screening of “The Color Purple” has a history of being accused of discrimination. The Rev. William Barber II was told to leave an AMC Theatre location in North…

‘Everybody Got Different Struggles’: Eva Marcille Stuffs Her Face with Food Following Concerns About Her Thin Appearance

December 29, 2023
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Since her days on “America’s Next Top Model,” Eva Marcille often has been hit with criticism about her seemingly thin appearance. The season 3 cycle winner has been called “too skinny” as fans pointed out her slim figure, but many agreed that after three kids she still looks snatched. But that doesn’t stop the naysayers…

‘Never Be the Same’: Mississippi Woman Shot In the Head As Initially ‘Compliant’ Driver Tried to ‘Escape Constant Firing of Bullets’ from Police, Files Lawsuit

December 29, 2023
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A Black passenger who was shot in the head by members of the Capitol Police in Jackson, Mississippi, during a traffic stop has filed a federal lawsuit. The excessive force complaint was filed in the U.S. Southern District of Mississippi on Dec. 20. According to the lawsuit, Sherita Harris was shot in the head on…

A List of Karens Who Messed Around and Found Out

December 29, 2023
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As we entered the 2020s, an unfortunate phenomenon took hold: Karens. Now, white women finding any excuse to self-victimize is not a new concept. What is new is the public’s ability to document these moments of abject caucasity. MORE: Black Woman Amazon Driver Attacked By ‘Racist’ Karen On Video Is Planning Legal Action Against White…

‘Of Course … Slavery’: Nikki Haley Fumbles Damage Control After Dodging Slavery Question, Offers Conspiracy Theory About Democrats While DeSantis Skewers Her Response

December 29, 2023
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Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley attempted to walk back comments she made at a New Hampshire town hall on Wednesday night, facing a firestorm of criticism for refusing to mention slavery when responding to a question about the cause of the Civil War. Nikki Haley is walking back her response to question about the Civil…

Original Celie from Broadway’s ‘The Color Purple’ Demands Royalties for ‘I’m Here’ Song Lyrics Used in New Film Adaptation

December 29, 2023
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The actress who originated the role of Celie Harris in the original Broadway production of “The Color Purple” says she wants royalties for the lyrics she contributed to the song “I’m Here.” LaChanze, who set the tone for Fantasia Barrino‘s Oscar-nominated role, won a Best Actress Tony Award when she played Celie in 2006. Tony…

Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath Running In Different District For 3rd Straight Time After Redrawn Voting Map Upheld

December 29, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) speaks on gun legislation at the U.S. Capitol on December 14, 2023, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Georgia’s incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Lucy McBath is undeterred. After a federal judge on Thursday upheld the state’s controversial Republican-led redistricting plan intended to create more Black voting districts, McBath…

‘This Is Ridiculous’: North Carolina Mail Carrier Accused of ‘Abandoning’ Her Work Then ‘Penalized’ After Choosing to Leave Her Truck Behind While Seeking Emergency Medical Care

December 29, 2023
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A North Carolina USPS mail carrier says she was “penalized” because she left her truck and went to the hospital after experiencing a medical crisis on the job, according to a report. In an interview with WBTV, Marshun Brooks recalled delivering mail on her usual route in Charlotte on Nov. 20 when she started having chest pains…

Black Woman Amazon Driver Attacked By ‘Racist’ Karen On Video Is Planning Legal Action Against White Woman

December 29, 2023
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Source: NurPhoto / Getty A Black woman delivery driver for Amazon who was shown on video being attacked by a white woman in Texas is planning legal action but is first appealing to anyone who can help identify “the Karen who attacked me.” Jamaiya Miller was making a delivery earlier this month at an apartment…