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Florida Parents Outraged at Video of 5-Year-Old Autistic Child Being Snatched Up By Teaching Assistant In Special-Needs Class: ‘Treated Worse Than an Animal’

June 1, 2022
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A 5-year-old special-needs student was manhandled while attending class at the Morrow Elementary school in North Lauderdale by a teacher’s assistant. The child, who is nonverbal, was unable to articulate what happened to him to his parents, but a video sent by an eye-witness captured the abuse. Miami. CBSLocal video screengrab of teacher’s assistant grabbing…

Dr. Fauci sounds the alarm for Black Americans to get boosted, continue to get vaxxed

June 1, 2022
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the president, told theGrio that underserved communities have slowed on getting their booster shots – putting them at risk of disproportionate exposure, or worse, death. After more than two years of living with COVID-19, the United States reached a bleak milestone with over one million Americans dying…

Yes, it’s the Queen’s Jubilee, but the Black people in former British colonies are not feeling it

June 1, 2022
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Britain’s image as a welcoming and diverse society has been battered by the revelation that possibly thousands, of people from the Caribbean were denied housing, jobs or medical treatment. LONDON (AP) — After seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is widely viewed in the U.K. as a rock in turbulent times. But in Britain’s former…

‘That’s a lot of House’: Social Media Reacts After Tyler Perry Builds $100M Mega Mansion from Ground Up

June 1, 2022
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Tyler Perry apparently believes in the mantra go big or go home, or so it seems after pictures of a sprawling mega-mansion the award-winning director is building for himself in the Atlanta area surfaced online. The breathtaking view has almost everyone on social media in awe of the property’s beauty. Above Home shared on their…

Ruth Whaley’s Legacy: First Black Woman To Practice Law In North Carolina Finally Honored

June 1, 2022
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Source: ncdcr.gov / ncdcr Ruth Whitehead Whaley, the first Black woman to earn her certification as an attorney, was honored this week with a special historical marker in her hometown of Goldsboro, North Carolina. The beautiful plaque, which now stands on the corner of Ash and John streets near downtown Goldsboro, reads: “Ruth Whaley. Pioneer…

‘Even 50 Hates It’: 50 Cent Says Fan’s Tattoo of Him Is a Joke, Social Media Users Add Punchlines

June 1, 2022
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Rapper 50 Cent was shocked to learn that a fan had tattooed his face and name on his back. The “Power” producer shared a picture of the tattoo on his Twitter page on May 27. A fan with the Twitter handle @showyoh237 tagged the rapper after posting a picture of his tattoo with a caption…

Respect The Crown: Harlem-Bred Haircare Visionary Taliah Waajid Empowers Individuals To Embrace Their Natural Tresses

June 1, 2022
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Our crowns are vessels that harbor many tales. Wrapped in our coils and curls are stories that exude a deeply-rooted reverence for our ancestors, radical self-love, and the art of self-expression. In a society that has constantly tried to police Black hair, embracing this part of ourselves has become an act of liberation. Amongst the…

‘Don’t Choose to be a Racist’: Star Wars Defends Actress Moses Ingram Following Backlash For Her Lead Role in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Fans

June 1, 2022
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The “Star Wars” franchise is catching heat for Moses Ingram‘s debut as the villainous Inquisitor Reva in the latest installment “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” which airs Fridays on Disney+. On Monday, May 30, the actress shared screenshots from the “hundreds” of racist and hurtful messages she received for her role in a series of Instagram stories. Some…

Two officers facing state trial in death of George Floyd seek a change in venue

May 31, 2022
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May 25 marked the two-year anniversary of Floyd’s death, reigniting worldwide news coverage of the killing Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in connection with the killing of George Floyd are concerned that the publicity could make it impossible to select a “fair and impartial jury” for the upcoming state trial. Attorneys for Tou Thao…

Brooklyn’s Black-Owned Club Lambda Is Built On The Pillars Of Authenticity And Liberation

May 31, 2022
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Club Lambda in Brooklyn Source: LaQuann Dawson / LaQuann Dawson The legacies of pioneers interwoven in the LGBTQ+ movement echo throughout the streets of New York City. It was in communities like Harlem where queer visionaries were at the forefront of the artistic renaissance and the neighborhood became the backdrop for the underground drag ball…