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‘Tamar Say It Ain’t So’: Tamar Braxton Fans Expressed Disappointment in Seeing the Singer with Her Ex David Almost Two Years After Abuse Allegations

July 5, 2022
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Tamar Braxton and her ex David Adefeso have been making headlines for their friendly social media exchange and appearance this past weekend at the Essence Festival following their split. This situation is considered a bit controversial, at least according to the public, because of the abuse allegations that came soon after Adefeso and Braxton announced…

8 hurt, some critically, in July 4 Minneapolis park shooting

July 5, 2022
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Police say no one is in custody. Authorities have not released details about the eight who were taken to hospitals. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eight people were wounded, some critically, in a shooting in a Minneapolis park during unofficial Fourth of July celebrations, according to officials. Police said the shooting took place about 11:30 p.m. Monday…

Chauvin faces sentencing on federal charges in Floyd killing

July 5, 2022
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The plea agreement of the former Minneapolis police officer calls for a sentence of 20 to 25 years in prison. Federal prosecutors asked for 25 years, on the high end of that range, saying his actions were cold-blooded and needless. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge will this week sentence former Minneapolis police officer Derek…

‘I Didn’t Like Myself’: Method Man Apologizes to Destiny’s Child Over Poor Treatment Due to ‘Low Self-esteem’

July 5, 2022
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Rapper Method Man is getting candid about his past struggles dealing with “low self-esteem” and how he unfairly treated the ladies of Destiny’s Child during an industry celebration. During a recent appearance on the “My Expert Opinion” podcast with host Math Hoffa, the rapper-turned actor reflected on his evolution as a hip-hop artist and how…

Companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs

July 5, 2022
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It’s not clear if they will be able to — legally — while protecting employees’ privacy and keeping them safe from prosecution. After the U.S. Supreme Court revoked the federal right to an abortion that’s been in place for half a century, companies like Amazon, Disney, Apple and JP Morgan pledged to cover travel costs for employees…

Officer ‘Acted In Arrogant and Malicious Manner’: Canadian Man Sues Winnipeg Police, Claims Cop Broke His Eye Socket In Unlawful Arrest

July 5, 2022
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The Winnipeg Police Department is being sued after a man’s civil rights were violated when he was racially profiled and an officer used excessive force when engaging him in a 2020 incident. The claim also alleges officers had no reasonable grounds to stop the complainant, who prior to the incident had no criminal history. Credit:…

Judge holds hearing on challenge of Mississippi abortion law

July 5, 2022
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Mississippi’s only abortion clinic is trying to remain open by blocking a law that would ban most abortions in the state. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge held a hearing Tuesday but didn’t say how she would decide a lawsuit filed by Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, which is trying to remain open by blocking a…

‘Will He Lynch?’ and the making of the white man

July 5, 2022
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OPINION: We celebrate white Juneteenth with a long-overdue response to the (fake) Willie Lynch Letter—perhaps the first viral digital hoax—explaining the invention of whiteness. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio In the early 1990s, a letter purporting to be a…

Virginia man dreamed about numbers, won $250K in lottery

July 5, 2022
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“It was hard to believe!” retiree Alonzo Coleman told Virginia Lottery officials after winning last month. “It still hasn’t hit me yet!” A Black Virginia retiree took home a quarter of a million dollars after playing numbers he claimed came to him in a dream. Local reporting from Fox 29 identified the lucky winner as Alonzo…

AP-NORC poll: Many won’t rely on virtual options after COVID

July 5, 2022
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Still, close to half also say it would be a good thing if virtual options for health care, for community events and for activities like fitness classes or religious services continue after the pandemic. WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans don’t expect to rely on the digital services that became commonplace during the pandemic after COVID-19 subsides, according to a new…