A Black lawmaker in Mississippi reveals he is getting death threats from men in his state, around the country and across the globe for proposing a bill that would criminalize masturbation. Mississippi senator introduced controversial bill State Sen. Bradford Blackmon introduced a “Contraception Begins at Erection Act” that would criminalize both masturbation and casual sex...
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‘This Is Insane’: Black Conservative Is Outraged After He Was Cropped Out of Photo of MAGA Party That He Hosted, Alleges It’s to Push ‘White-Only’ Narrative
It is a compelling cover photo, filled with attractive, well-heeled young conservatives celebrating Donald Trump’s return to power. The accompanying article in New York is titled “The Cruel Kids’ Table,” and the picture provides seemingly devastating proof of the author’s contention that “almost everyone” at the gala was white. Race comes up again when “an...
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Snoop Dogg responds to backlash after Crypto Ball
In a move that has left many fans scratching their heads, Snoop Dogg has faced widespread criticism for performing at the inaugural Crypto Ball, an event widely viewed as a celebration of President Donald Trump. The controversy has reignited debates over celebrity influence, loyalty and accountability, as well as the complexities of navigating public expectations....
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‘Are We Really Comparing Normalcy Here?: Stephen A. Smith Under Fire For Saying Donald Trump Is Back In the White House Because Voters Thought He Was ‘Closer to Normal’
Stephen A. Smith‘s assertion Friday that Donald Trump won the 2024 election because he was “closer to normal” than his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, left some scratching their heads, as normal is generally not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the current president. Can someone be “closer to normal” when their...
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Troubling retreat from police accountability
Systemic challenges persist in law enforcement reform The erosion of critical safeguards Recent political developments signal a potentially devastating reversal in efforts to address systemic racial inequities within American law enforcement. The proposed suspension of police reform agreements threatens to dismantle crucial mechanisms designed to protect vulnerable communities and ensure institutional accountability. The landscape of...
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‘Hey You, My N—a’: Black NYC Attorney Says Promotions Were Blocked After She Reported Supervisor Who Repeatedly Used Racial Slurs and Assaulted Her In Front of Colleagues, Files Lawsuit
A Black former attorney with the New York City Department of Buildings filed a federal lawsuit this week against the agency alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after she complained about a male supervisor who she says habitually made racial slurs and sexist remarks, and physically accosted her. Shelia Cockburn claims that soon after she began...
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Charlamagne and Smith defend rappers’ bold political moves
Charlamagne Tha God and Stephen A. Smith have emerged as vocal defenders in the ongoing debate over rap artists’ participation in political events. Their powerful commentary comes amid intense scrutiny of performers at recent inauguration celebrations, sparking discussions about the complex relationship between hip-hop culture and political engagement. As prominent media figures, their stance has...