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‘I Guess a Black Man Is Not Supposed to Raise His Voice’: Former City Councilmember Who Was Roughed Up By Oakland Police During Zoning Dispute Has Been Awarded $360,000

August 6, 2022
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The City of Oakland will pay over a quarter million dollars to one of the municipality’s former representatives. The ex-politician sued the city, alleging he was roughed up and arrested by police in 2019, after members of the Oakland Planning Department called 911 on him. Wilson Riles Jr. (Credit: CBS News Screenshot) Wilson Riles Jr.,…

It’s Been 57 Years Since The Voting Rights Act Passed And Democracy Is Still On The Ballot

August 6, 2022
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A demonstrator holds a sign at a rally with Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., outside the U.S. Capitol to urge the Senate to pass voting rights legislation on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Source: Tom Williams / Getty On May 17, 1957, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a poignant speech calling for an end to Black voter…

‘What’s All That Movement Back There’: Tracee Ellis Ross Workout Video Derails After Fans Zoom In on This

August 6, 2022
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Over the years, Tracee Ellis Ross has vocally discussed the importance of working out through interviews or social media posts. One of the actress’ favorite workout routines includes the Tracy Anderson method. Anderson is a fitness instructor who offers in-person or virtual classes. Some of the sessions include dancing, stretching and standing chair exercises. Tracee…

OP-ED: Voting Rights Fight Requires Trust In The Process Of Progress

August 6, 2022
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Activists demonstrate for voting rights on the 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act Source: Alex Wong / Getty We owe it to local organizers and legal advocates to show up in the fight for voting rights and protections for Black voters, especially on the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. With the 2022 midterm…

‘How Disrespectful Is That?’: Mother of Atlanta Man Shot 59 Times Demands Officer Charged In Son’s Death Be Terminated After Learning He Is Training SWAT Officers at Gun Range

August 6, 2022
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The mother of a Georgia man killed by police is calling for one of the officers indicted for murder in his death be fired from the force. Monteria Robinson told Atlanta Black Star that she lost it Tuesday after she found out Clayton County Police Officer Kristopher Hutchens was spotted at a training facility teaching…

‘I Want to Hold Out as Long as I Can: Tyler Perry Explains Why He Isn’t Ready to Talk About Race with 7-Year-Old Son

August 6, 2022
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Tyle Perry is holding off on discussing the difficult topic of race with his only son Aman Tyler Perry. In a recent interview for AARP, the “Gone Girl” actor was asked: “How do you protect your child? What do you teach your child about becoming a man?” The 52-year-old admitted, “I haven’t had the conversation…

Yara Shahidi’s Production Imprint Extends Partnership With ABC Signature

August 6, 2022
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Actress Yara Shahidi is elevating her efforts to bring diverse narratives to television and film. According to Deadline, the 7th Sun Productions founder has extended her deal with ABC Signature. Yara Shahidi Extends Overall Deal At ABC Signature In Partnership With Onyx Collective https://t.co/I4fVHgIeVJ — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 4, 2022 Launched in 2020, the Black-ish…

‘Passionate About Making A Difference’: The Wilsons To Donate $500K Annually To Colorado Nonprofits

August 6, 2022
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Songstress Ciara and her husband NFL player Russell Wilson are taking their philanthropic efforts to new heights. According to 9News, the couple is teaming up with the Colorado-based healthcare company Centura Health to empower nonprofits leading transformative work throughout the state. Broncos QB Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) and wife @ciara pledged this week to donate $500,000…

Getty To Digitize Historic Jet And Ebony Images Through Photo Archive Acquisition

August 6, 2022
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The poignant photos featured within the pages of Ebony and Jet magazines illuminated moments throughout history that were reflective of Black joy and resilience. The collection of iconic images has been acquired by the Getty Research Institute and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Getty is committing $30 million to digitize the…

‘He Got Bullied for That NFL Halftime Show’: 50 Cent Stuns Fans with His TikTok Dance Moves and Trim Physique

August 6, 2022
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50 Cent is not known for his dance moves, but that did not stop the rapper from recently hitting a smooth two-step. Fifty, real name Curtis Jackson, flexed his dance moves while joining popular social media personality Bryce Hall for a TikTok video. The rapper started off strong by nailing the swinging of hs arms…