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A Black man’s great execution of deescalation tactics was caught on video. In the middle of a fight between two teens, the man called out how many of the spectators were recording the incident on their phones. He insisted, “Everybody have ya phone out. All you, you the real cowards.” Though some teens observing the situation continued […]
Radio One Houston welcomes Keisha Nicole as the new midday talent on KBXX 97.9 The Box. Keisha Nicole joins The Box from Radio One’s Indianapolis property, Hot 96.3, where she was the music director and dominated as the PM Drive talent. Keisha Nicole started her career at legendary KDAY in her hometown of Los Angeles where […]
Houston, get to the chopper! The University of Houston announces Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Spring 2017 commencement speaker. Schwarzenegger will follow behind previous famous speakers such as Matthew McConaughey, Scott Kelly, and more. Good luck, Terminator! Read more details on UH’s website HERE. The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews:
A 19-year-old transgender woman, Symone Marie Jones, tragically died following a silicone buttocks injection back in January. According to WRAL, the procedure was illegally done by Kavonceya Iman Cornelius at Cornelius’ home. Now, the 42-year-old is being charged with second degree murder. Before the procedure, Jones had already undergone breast implant surgery with a licensed doctor in Miami. She traveled […]
Leaked documents reveal Daniel Pantaleo incurred multiple disciplinary complaints prior to Garner's death.
https://twitter.com/bizzyboneee/status/844139477702524928 Another day, another airline is accused of being racially biased. A JetBlue flight attendant is suing the airline after claiming that she was grounded and denied pay over her hairstyle. The New York Daily News reports that Charleen Momperousse, who is African-American and Haitian, said she was about to board a flight in December 2015 […]
The rapper and producer Wyclef Jean was handcuffed by officers he believed to be from the LAPD. He posted video of the altercation and threatened to sue the department.
The actor and comedian will be honored on March 30 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
An Oklahoma jury awarded $10.25 million to the family of a mentally ill Black veteran who died in police custody.
Among the barred nations were politicians and government officials from Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia and South Africa.
Ever since quarterback Colin Kaepernick opted out of his San Francisco 49ers contract, he has struggled to find a new home team. Director Spike Lee has taken notice. After having brunch with the activist athlete, Lee posted a picture with Kaepernick on Instagram. He vented, “How Is It That There Are 32 NFL Teams And […]
The NAACP releases a comprehensive analysis of Judge Neil Gorsuch. It explains its opposition to his Supreme Court nomination
