Major exodus rocks prestigious arts institution In an unprecedented wave of departures that signals growing tension in America’s cultural landscape, several prominent artistic figures have severed ties with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following recent leadership changes and the controversial installation of Trump-aligned management. A cultural institution in crisis The Kennedy...
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‘He Just Went Off!’: Taco Bell Security Guard Caught on Video Slapping the Taste Out of Black Woman’s Mouth, Leaving Bystanders Shocked
A white security guard at a Taco Bell in downtown Los Angeles was filmed slapping a Black woman in the face after she refused to leave the store, but it’s unclear from the video why she was confronted. The brutal incident happened on Feb. 9, when footage captured the woman stomping away from the uniformed...
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Missouri AG suing Starbucks for not hiring White males
The Missouri attorney general has filed a lawsuit against coffee behemoth Starbucks, claiming that the national chain’s workforce has become too female and “less White.” Starbucks is accused of discriminating against White males Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claims that Starbucks’ hiring of unqualified workers — who allegedly are majority female and non-White — has...
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‘Should be Sliced At the Throat’: White Teen In Viral Racist Rant Fired from Job, Cries In Mug Shot After Arrest for Underage Drinking at Phoenix Open
A 19-year-old man was fired from his job shortly after a video that went viral on social media captured him going on a slur-laden rant about Hispanics at the WM Phoenix Open in Arizona. Cellphone video captured Brandtbert Brudenell talking with a group of women and making a slew of egregious racist and sexist comments....
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NYC mayor faces backlash over Trump immigration stance
Adams shifts tone on federal cooperation In a significant policy pivot, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has instructed his administration to adopt a more cooperative stance toward federal immigration enforcement efforts, sparking intense debate among city officials and community leaders. The directive, delivered during a closed-door meeting at the Municipal Building, marks a notable...
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‘Wouldn’t be Comfortable with a Pilot Wearing Braids!’: Black Pilot’s Viral Video Ignites Firestorm As Viewers Clash Over Racist Attacks on His Hair and Teeth
A TikTok video posted by a Black commercial airline pilot who sought to strike a positive and praiseworthy note about landing his plane safely has gone viral and stirred debate online over his appearance. The video was posted on Feb. 2 by user @yung_mula_ with the caption, “Gotta Stay Prayed Up.” TikTok user @yung_mula_ (Photo:...
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Cicley Gay urges aligning with Black Lives Matter
Cicely Gay is a board member of Black Lives Matter. Gay brings over two decades of nonprofit and philanthropic expertise to her role with Black Lives Matter. She was at the League of Industry Mom‘s luncheon during Super Bowl week and caught up with rolling out during the event. What do you see as the...