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‘Vibes Not Research’: Killer Mike Catches Heat for Giving a Platform on His Show to Far-Right Georgia Senate Candidate Herschel Walker

June 3, 2022
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Killer Mike is catching heat from critics on social media following his recent interview with former NFL running back-turned-Republican politician Herschel Walker on his “Love & Respect” series. The rapper-turned-activist was initially called out by political commentator Reecie Colbert who shared on Twitter, “Watched the entire soft ball interview & this was embarrassingly unserious. If…

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts on celebrating Pride month, LGBTQ+ representation in Hip-Hop/R&B

June 3, 2022
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“I’m the newest member of the community,” said Nash in an exclusive interview with theGrio. It’s officially Pride month and theGrio caught up with Niecy Nash and her wife, Jessica Betts, to discuss their plans to celebrate this year, as well as LGBTQ+ representation in music — specifically Hip-Hop and R&B. As theGrio previously reported,…

Could ‘Jeopardize Police Safety’: Alabama Judge Blocks Release of Video Showing Police K-9 Mauling a 51-Year-Old to Death After a False Burglary Call

June 3, 2022
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A federal judge in Alabama denied a family’s motion to have footage released showing a police dog mauling their loved one until he died from those injuries. The officer believes making the footage public could “jeopardize police safety” and prompt “civil unrest.” Joseph Pettaway/ Photo provided by family On Wednesday, May 18, Chief U.S. District…

Ben Crump’s fight against racism and discrimination highlighted in ‘Civil’ trailer

June 3, 2022
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Exclusive: The Netflix documentary produced by Kenya Barris is set to premiere this month, and theGrio has a first look at the trailer. Civil, Netflix’s documentary on the tireless civil rights attorney who ably represents the families of police violence victims in the U.S., is set to make a splash at the Tribeca Film Festival…

Young Thug denied bond in RICO case

June 3, 2022
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The judge said he has significant concerns about the entertainer, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, being a danger to the community, news outlets reported. ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge denied bond Thursday evening for Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act and participation in a criminal street gang….

White House: COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 possible by June 21

June 3, 2022
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The timeline would provide parents with the opportunity to get their children fully vaccinated in time for the beginning of the next school year. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Thursday that children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize…

Necks crane and stretch to watch Meghan and Harry at Queen’s Jubilee church service

June 3, 2022
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The pair walked into the church on their own, holding hands and proceeding down the long nave of the cathedral ahead of more senior royals. LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain’s royal family Friday at a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne….

Death row inmate appeals intellectual disability ruling, seeks to prevent execution

June 3, 2022
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The inmate had been scheduled to be executed in August, but in May, Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee paused all executions through the remainder of the year. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee death row inmate is appealing a state trial court’s dismissal of his request to be declared intellectually disabled, which would make him…

Social Security’s ‘go-broke’ date pushed to 2035. That’s when the fund can no longer pay full benefits

June 3, 2022
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Social Security pays benefits to more than 65 million Americans, mainly retirees as well as disabled people and survivors of deceased workers. WASHINGTON (AP) — A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic has pushed back the go-broke dates for Social Security and Medicare, but officials warn that the current economic turbulence is putting additional pressures…

‘Y’all Supposed to be Kicking Game’: Soulja Boy Says the OGs ‘Failed’ the Younger Generation

June 3, 2022
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There has long been conflict between the older and newer generation of hip-hop artists, in which the former has often accused the latter of not honoring those who came before them. Earlier this week, outspoken rapper Soulja Boy, who’s feuded with legendary artists such as Ice-T and Kanye West in the past, took to his…