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‘NO Time to Comply’: Bodycam Footage Captures Houston Cop Yelling for Jalen Randle to Show His Hands, Fatally Shooting Him Almost Simultaneously Before Reacting In Surprise

May 28, 2022
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Recently released video shows an officer from the Houston Police Department fatally shooting a Black man, moments after he was pulled over for several warrants. Footage shows the cop’s split-second decision to shoot, a deadly act one lawyer believes was done prematurely. Officer Privette (left), Jalen Randle (far right) On Tuesday, May 24, civil rights…

A soap with soul: Check out North Carolina’s Mountain Trail Soap Company

May 28, 2022
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Frustrated by dried-out irritated skin caused by commercial soaps, the founders of Mountain Trail Soap Company decided to create their own. It’s no understatement to say soap is a necessity—a holy grail tool, even. But the truth is, while crucial, this cleansing tool is not foolproof. Certain formulations can cause irritation to the body, as…

Founder Of Houston’s First Black-Owned Grocery Store Strives To Address City’s Food Deserts

May 28, 2022
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Food deserts have disproportionately impacted communities of color, and Black business owners are using entrepreneurship as an avenue to address the systemic inequities surrounding accessibility to food. Robert Thomas founded Houston’s first Black-owned grocery store, District Market Green Grocer, to eradicate food insecurity. Research conducted by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the USDA…

‘He’s Looking Like ‘I’m Just Here So I Won’t Get Fined’ ‘: Tia Mowry and Husband Cory Hardrict Share Their Latest At-Home ‘Shenanigans’ Video, Fans React

May 28, 2022
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Last month, Tia Mowry shared an Instagram reel of herself and husband Cory Hardrict, but fans zoomed in on her husband’s facial expressions. Now the married actors are back with another video of their latest at home “shenanigans.” On Thursday, May 26, the “Family Reunion” star shared behind-the-scenes footage of the pair dressed in separate…

Gunmaker of rifle used in Texas school shooting backs out of NRA convention

May 28, 2022
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“We believe this week is not the appropriate time to be promoting our products in Texas at the NRA meeting,” gunmaker Daniel Defense says. Days after 19 students and two educators were fatally shot at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, the manufacturer of one of the shooter’s firearms has withdrawn from showing at the…

Racism in the ranks: Dutch police film spurs conversation

May 28, 2022
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“The Blue Family” premiere coincided with the second anniversary of George Floyd’s killing A documentary about discrimination within the ranks of Dutch police has sparked a national conversation in the Netherlands about racism, with many officers and others hoping it will finally bring about change. The Blue Family, or De Blauwe Familie in Dutch, discusses…

Cleaster Cotton captures Asheville’s DNA in her art

May 28, 2022
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The artist’s mixed-media works highlight the complicated history and ancestral voices in her chosen home of Asheville, North Carolina. For many in both the art world and the South, Cleaster Cotton is a familiar name. Known for her beautiful and eclectic artwork, Cotton remains an artist to watch, but her story, art, and spiritual connectivity…

What a Hero!: New York Street Named for Confederate General Now Honors Black Vietnam Vet Who Selflessly Threw Himself Over an Explosive to Save Others

May 28, 2022
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A street in Brooklyn, where New York’s only Army base is located, will be renamed from the name of a disgraced Confederate general to that of a heralded Black American war hero. The soldier receives this honor posthumously after demonstrating extraordinary courage by saving others during his tour in Vietnam. First Lt. John Earl Warren…

Former President Barack Obama Reconnects With Youngster Featured In Memorable ‘Hair Like Mine’ Photo

May 28, 2022
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Former President Barack Obama’s tenure in the White House exemplified the importance of representation. Within the barrier-breaking civic leader, people from different walks of life saw themselves reflected, even the youngest of citizens. Jacob Philadelphia—one of the children inspired by the former POTUS—received a special message from Obama ahead of his high school graduation. Former…

Reds’ Pham slaps Giants’ Pederson over fantasy football beef

May 28, 2022
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MLB is investigating the incident involving Tommy Pham and Joc Pederson San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson said Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham slapped him prior to Friday’s series opener over a dispute about their fantasy football league. While the Giants warmed up in the outfield, Pham confronted Pederson and smacked him in the face…