As the political landscape in Oakland shifts, California Rep. Barbara Lee has announced her consideration for a run for mayor. With her retirement from Congress set for early 2025, Lee’s potential candidacy could significantly impact the city’s future. Barbara Lee announcement and context On Dec. 20, 2024, Lee took to social media platform X (formerly...
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‘What Did I Take?’: Lululemon Under Fire After NYPD Stops Black Woman At the Door, Accusing Her of Stealing. She Promptly Returns Entire $600 Purchase and Gets An Apology
Lulumelon had apologized to a Black woman after video of her being questioned at its 5th Avenue store in New York stirred claims she had been racially profiled. Her followers are now calling for a boycott of the store, which sells yoga and athletic apparel. The company, founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, has 711 stores...
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Michigan Students surprising federal lawsuit against their university
The University of Michigan finds itself in hot water as students take legal action against what they claim is a targeted campaign to silence pro-Palestinian voices on campus. The federal lawsuit, which has sent shockwaves through academic circles, paints a troubling picture of alleged discrimination and constitutional rights violations. A pattern of selective discipline emerges...
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‘Talked About Murder As If It Was Like Making a Sandwich’: Judge Said Sociopathic Child Attacker Showed a ‘Level of Glee and Pride’ on Cellphone Video of 64-Year-Old Man’s Beating Death In D.C.
The youngest of five girls who were charged in the brutal beating death of a 64-year-old man will spend several years in prison until she’s an adult, a judge ruled. The 13-year-old girl, who was 12 at the time of the attack last year, pleaded guilty to the assault charge she faced for the death...
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Campaign Contrasts aims to transform Democratic strategies postelection
A trio of former staffers from Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a new grassroots agency called Campaign Contrasts, aiming to introduce innovative strategies to the Democratic Party. The founders — Anatole Jenkins, Brandon Thompson and Jose Nunez — believe that the party needs a fresh approach to connect with voters and win elections effectively....
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‘He Was Pushing for a Reaction’: TikTok Explodes as Black Woman Stands Firm Against Shockingly Racist Attack by White Man
Imagine sitting at a bus stop, minding your own business, when a stranger begins attacking your ancestral homeland. Most people would respond with a straightforward “f*** you!” Some might try to ignore him. But TikTok user @selam_lethiopia, faced with a passive-aggressive man on a British bus, decided on a different approach, responding with a warm...
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Herschel Walker appointed ambassador to the Bahamas by Donald Trump
In a surprising political move, former Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the American ambassador to the Bahamas. This announcement was made on Dec. 17 via Trump’s Truth Social platform, according to HipHipWired. In his post, Trump praised Walker’s extensive background in sports and Walker’s previous role in...