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‘I’m Down, I Can’t Breathe’: Two Former Oklahoma Officers Charged After Newly-Released Video Shows They Fired 15 Rounds, Killing Man Who Was Fully Compliant with His Hands Raised

May 13, 2022
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Two former cops have been charged in the 2021 police slaying of a Black man in Lawton, Oklahoma. An administrative investigation contended both officers did not follow the department’s “well-established training protocols, policies, practices, customs or procedures” during the altercation, leading to first-degree manslaughter charges announced last week. Robert Hinkle and Nathan Ronan’s mugshots USA…

U.S. Senate candidate Malcolm Kenyatta makes final push for historic election

May 13, 2022
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Days ahead of Pennsylvania’s primary vote, theGrio interviewed Kenyatta, who is vying to become the nation’s first openly gay Black senator. At only 31, U.S. Senate candidate Malcolm Kenyatta has had an impressive political career, thus far. At 28, Kenyatta became one of the youngest lawmakers elected to Pennsylvania’s State House of Representatives after unseating…

‘Wait A Minute, Is That Your Mom Or Your Sister?’ Ashanti Posts Pic with Mom and Fans Gush Over Their Beauty

May 13, 2022
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Singer Ashanti shared pictures of herself with her mother, Tina Douglas, on Instagram after Mother’s Day, and her fans were struck by her mom’s beauty. The 41-year-old “Rock Wit U” singer shared the photographs on Instagram on May 10 with a sweet message to her mom. Both ladies looked stunning in the picture and appear…

‘One of Them Was Squeezing My Eyes:’ Louisiana Troopers Face Minor Charges for Giving Black Man a ‘Whoopin’ Meant to Give Him ‘Nightmares for a Long Time’

May 13, 2022
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Three white Louisiana state police officers are facing misdemeanor charges after beating a Black man so bad that he spit up blood. Antonio Harris reportedly had sore ribs for days after the officers met him with blows after a 2020 high-speed chase. The officers dragged Harris by his braids, kneed, slapped and punched him down…

‘I Wanted to Give the Young People of Compton Something I Never Had’: Dr. Dre Donates $10 Million to High School In Hometown

May 13, 2022
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Rapper and music mogul Dr. Dre donated $10 million to a high school for a performing arts center being built in his hometown of Compton, California. The performing arts center will be an addition to Compton High School, a more-than 125-year-old institution in south Los Angeles. The new facility for young folks to create and…

Back her into a corner, and this chess wizard thrives on finding a way out

May 13, 2022
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Brooklyn native Rochelle Ballantyne, currently ranked an expert by the U.S. Chess Federation, has set her sights on becoming the first Black woman chess master. Law student Rochelle Ballantyne is on a mission to be the first Black American woman chess master. “I’ve been trying to get it for the past 10 years,” said Ballantyne,…

‘We Outside!’: A Brief History Of The Black People Cookouts

May 13, 2022
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Source: RyanJLane / Getty Black people love a good cookout. It’s a time for us to reunite and bond with our close friends and extended family. It’s also the best time to chow down on some good old barbecue. If your family really does it up, you’ll have all the meats, sides, and fixing…

‘Some of You Are Having Some Trouble’: Macy Gray Gets Fans Together After They Struggle with Her Dance Challenge

May 13, 2022
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Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Macy Gray is back with a new song and a new dance challenge which she has been promoting on the popular social media platform TikTok. However, after hearing some of her fans had difficulties with some choreography, the 54-year-old returned with a hilarious tutorial to help let her supporters out. …

DOJ, EEOC warn about hiring tool that can discriminate against applicants with disabilities

May 13, 2022
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“We are sounding an alarm regarding the dangers tied to blind reliance on AI and other technologies…” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the department’s Civil Rights Division said. The federal government said Thursday that artificial intelligence technology to screen new job candidates or monitor worker productivity can unfairly discriminate against people with disabilities, sending…

EXPLAINER: Why is there a baby formula shortage?

May 13, 2022
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Ongoing supply disruptions have combined with a recent safety recall to leave many pharmacy and supermarket shelves bare. WASHINGTON (AP) — Many parents are hunting for infant formula because of a combination of short- and long-term problems that has hit most of the biggest U.S. brands. Millions of babies in the U.S. rely on formula, which is…