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Miya Ponsetto Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Hate Crime After Tackling Black Teen She Wrongly Accused of Stealing Her Phone; Lawyer Wants Prosecutor to Focus on ‘Truly Violent Criminals’ Instead

July 1, 2021
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A California woman later dubbed “SOHO Karen,” pleaded not guilty to felony hate crime charges stemming from an incident in which she wrongfully accused a Black teenager of stealing her cellphone while staying at a hotel. Miya Ponsetto went viral on December 26, 2020, after she was caught on camera in the lobby of Arlo…

NAACP sparks criticism for joining police in press briefing over forceful arrests

July 1, 2021
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“If the NAACP is standing at the podium with law enforcement, who is left to call out officer wrongdoing and officer excess?” a retired officer asked. The Rock Hill, South Carolina branch of the NAACP has sparked criticism for joining police in a press briefing over the forceful arrests of two Black brothers that was…

‘I Pray That Somebody Loves You Enough to Sacrifice Their Life for You’: Tabitha Brown Gently Claps Back at Wendy Williams for Speaking on Her Marriage

July 1, 2021
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Talk show host Wendy Williams is known for speaking her mind, and it looks like her mouth has gotten her into some trouble with a new celebrity. Beloved social media influencer, vegan cook, and actress, Tabitha Brown, took to Instagram on July 1 to address the talk show host about some comments she said about…

Tabitha Brown claps back at Wendy Williams for comments on retiring her husband

July 1, 2021
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The actress and influencer headed over to IGTV directly after Williams’ comments about her marriage gained steam on social media. Tabitha Brown is clapping back with grace. The actress/influencer went to social media to respond to comments made by TV personality Wendy Williams on Thursday regarding her husband’s decision to retire. In a heartwarming Youtube…

Not My Auntie: How some older Black women fail Black women and girls

July 1, 2021
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OPINION: Instead of acknowledging the experiences of trauma they had to endure to overcome and survive, many of our ‘aunties’ would rather contribute to generational curses As I write this piece, I already anticipate the backlash from older generations of Black women, their youthful Pick Me counterparts, and men who insist on cartwheeling into women’s…

Jesse Williams to play villain in Paramount’s ‘Secret Headquarters’

July 1, 2021
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The upcoming film will debut in August 2022 and is described as ‘Home Alone’ set in the Batcave Jesse Williams is already diving into his next projects. The former Grey’s Anatomy star is set to play the villain in Paramount’s upcoming film, Secret Headquarters. As theGrio previously reported, Williams officially left the long-running drama Grey’s Anatomy after playing Dr. Jackson Avery…

‘She Never Fed Us’: Simone Biles Recalls Tough Times with Her Mom Before She and Siblings Were Adopted

July 1, 2021
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Simone Biles has been a top focus for many gymnastics fans since the 2016 Rio Olympics. In the third episode of her Facebook Watch series “Simone vs Herself” Biles opened up about herself and her siblings being taken away from their mother, placed in foster care, and eventually being raised by other family members. Simone…

FINA denies certification for natural hair swim caps at Olympics

July 1, 2021
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The committee said the caps don’t follow “the natural form of the head.” The International Olympic Committee has denied an application for large, natural hair-based swim caps, created by the Black-owned brand Soul Cap. Soul Cap sought to certify its products for competition in the Olympic Games this summer in Tokyo, but FINA, the federation…

Young Thug to star in Tiffany Haddish-produced musical ‘Throw It Back’

July 1, 2021
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The upcoming film is described as a “dance-filled musical dramedy set to a soundtrack of Southern hip hop and HBCU collegiate band rhythms” Young Thug is brushing off his acting skills! The rapper has been announced to star in the Tiffany Haddish-produced musical film, Throw it Back. According to Deadline, the Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter…

Bill Cosby Reportedly Exploring Legal Options After Conviction Overturned

July 1, 2021
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Source: Michael Abbott / Getty According to TMZ disgraced comedian and entertainer Bill Cosby is reportedly examining legal options available in response to his release from prison after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his sexual assault conviction on Wednesday. Cosby and his wife Camille have conferenced with their lawyers and are possibly weighing the option…