Machine Gun Kelly Claims The First Time He Fell In Love Was With Megan Fox We have been seeing a lot of Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly lately, and the two just can’t stop professing their love for each other. It makes you wonder if their former relationships ever stood a chance. RELATED: Megan Fox … Read more
New York Town Votes To Keep Its Name As ‘Swastika’ A town in upstate New York has voted to to keep its controversial name as Swastika, claiming that it has nothing to do with the Nazis. According to CNN, the they argued the town was named after a Sanskrit word that translates to “well-being.” “We … Read more
Trump Won’t Commit To A ‘Peaceful Transfer Of Power’ If He Loses Election
During a press conference on Wednesday, President Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the presidential election to Joe Biden in November.
When asked if he will leave the White House peacefully, if he loses the election, Trump responded, “Well, we’re going to have to see what happens. You know that.” Pressed further, Trump added: “We’ll want to have — get rid of the ballots and you’ll have a very — we’ll have a very peaceful — there won’t be a transfer, frankly. There’ll be a continuation.”
Trump made similar remarks back in June when Fox News’ Chris Wallace asked whether he would accept the election results, Trump said he would “have to see” and claimed that mail-in voting will “rig the election,” NBC News notes.
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 27: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination on the South Lawn of the White House August 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump gave the speech in front of 1500 invited guests. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
As ABC News reports, on Wednesday night, Biden gave a brief response on the tarmac in Delaware, to Trump’s refusal to commit to a peaceful transition of power: “What country are we in? I’m being facetious. I said, what country are we in? Look, he says the most irrational things. I… I don’t know what to say about it, but it doesn’t surprise me,” Biden said.
Interim police chief Robert Schroeder said at a press conference that it was unclear whether the shooting was related to the protests, but noted that it came hours after Kentucky’s attorney general announced that no officers were indicted directly for their role in the fatal police shooting of Taylor, a Black emergency medical worker killed by police in her own home back.
Following the Wednesday shooting that happened at around 8:30 pm, both officers were taken to a hospital where they were later listed in stable condition, Schroeder said. At the time, cops shared that they had quickly arrested the suspect but did not release his identity until now. The suspect has been identified as Larynzo Johnson. According to WLKY, he’s charged with wanton endangerment and assault of a police officer.
The news site notes that her is expected to face an arraignment hearing on Friday morning, likely via remote as courts are closed due to anti-coronavirus measures. The FBI has said it was assisting with the investigation into the shooting.
Kodak Black Reaches Out To Donald Trump To Help Him Get Out Of Prison
Just shortly after it was announced that rapper Kodak Black had filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons for alleged torture, he’s not taking even bigger steps to get out of the slammer.
According to TMZ, he’s now turning to Donald Trump for help, begging the President to commute his prison sentence or just help him out of prison. The news site notes that the rapper’s attorneys, Bradford Cohen and Jonathan Schwartz, sent a petition to Trump, asking him to give Kodak a break.
WEST POINT, NY – JUNE 13: U.S. President Donald Trump at the end of the commencement ceremony on June 13, 2020 in West Point, New York. The graduating cadets were sent home in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but have been ordered back to attend the commencement after the president announced he would continue with the previously planned address. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
In his petition obtained by TMZ lists a number of reasons why he should be let out. Cohen points out that Kodak was sentenced to 46 months behind bars in his federal gun case, and claims the average sentence for the same crime is 18 months. Kodak’s attorney’s also notes that he’s being unfairly punished for assaulting a prison guard in Miami, repeating their earlier claim that Kodak was set up, tortured, humiliated, and possibly drugged.
To add, he also notes that Kodak is locked up in a maximum-security federal prison in Kentucky, but Cohen says it’s not warranted as he claims the Bureau of Prisons “erroneously” viewed Kodak as level 4 criminal history, paving the way for Kodak to be housed in a maximum-security facility. Cohen claims the judge only put Kodak at a level 2, which means he could be housed at a lower security prison, TMZ notes.
Cohen says Kodak was only supposed to get a 6-month sentence, but instead ended up with year-long punishment, which has kept him in total lockdown since last September. Due to this, it resulted in no phone calls or visits from anyone but his attorneys. His team wants Trump to consider abuse Kodak’s allegedly suffering in prison, TMZ notes.
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Chicago Bears Legend And Hall Of Fame Running Back Gale Sayers Dies At 77
This Wednesday morning, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that legendary running back Gale Sayers has died at age 77. Sayers was well-known for his seven seasons with the Chicago Bears, which helped him become the youngest player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey also released a statement on his passing: “Football fans know well Gale’s many accomplishments on the field: a rare combination of speed and power as the game’s most electrifying runner, a dangerous kick returner, his comeback from a serious knee injury to lead the league in rushing, and becoming the youngest player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” McCaskey said.
He went on to say,
“People who weren’t even football fans came to know Gale through the TV movie ‘Brian’s Song,’ about his friendship with teammate Brian Piccolo. Fifty years later, the movie’s message that brotherhood and love needn’t be defined by skin color, still resonates. Coach Halas said it best, when presenting Gale for induction at the Hall of Fame: ‘His like will never be seen again.’ On behalf of the McCaskey family, we offer our sincerest condolences to Ardie and the entire Sayers family.”
Although Sayers played only seven seasons from 1965-71, where he got injured, he became the youngest player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977. Despite his short career, he still had a prominent place in the history of the Bears and the NFL.
UPDATE: Grand Jury indicts Only 1 Officer On Criminal Charges In Breonna Taylor Case
A decision has been made: Just six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in her own home in Kentucky, a grand jury has indicted just one officer on criminal charges.
This Wednesday, the jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison on three counts of wanton endangerment — for firing recklessly and without due regard for life. His bail has been set at $15,000. Wanton endangerment carries a maximum penalty of 5 years if convicted.
As we previously reported, Taylor was shot multiple times by officers who burst into her home on March 13 during a narcotics investigation. NO drugs were found in her home. The indictment has already sparked anger from protestors in Louisville and Rev. Al Sharpton who called it “grossly insufficient.”
To note, the charges against Hankison are not directly for the death of Taylor but for endangering neighbors. The other two officers: Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly and Myles Cosgrove — who had already been placed on administrative reassignment but were still part of the force — have not been charged.
(Photo Credit: Breonna Taylor via Facebook)
While speaking at a press confrence this afternoon, Kentucky Attorney General Daniele Cameron explained why the use of force by the officers were “justified.” Check out the clip here:
Kentucky AG Cameron: “According to Kentucky law, the use of force by Mattingly and Cosgrove was justified to protect themselves. This justification bars us from pursuing criminal charges in Ms. Breonna Taylor’s death.” pic.twitter.com/K6txNi9qyr
Ben Crump, attorney for the family of Breonna Taylor, was outraged after receiving the news. He tweeted:
“Jefferson County Grand Jury indicts former ofc. Brett Hankison with 3 counts of Wanton Endangerment in 1st Degree for bullets that went into other apartments but NOTHING for the murder of Breonna Taylor. This is outrageous and offensive! He added, “If Brett Hankison’s behavior was wanton endangerment to people in neighboring apartments, then it should have been wanton endangerment in Breonna Taylor’s apartment too. In fact, it should have been ruled wanton murder!”
If Brett Hankison's behavior was wanton endangerment to people in neighboring apartments, then it should have been wanton endangerment in Breonna Taylor's apartment too. In fact, it should have been ruled wanton murder!
Earlier, Louisville Metro Police Department announced a state of emergency effective in preparation for Cameron’s announcement on Wednesday. “To ensure we have the appropriate level of staffing to provide for public safety services and our policing functions, effective immediately the LMPD will operate under the emergency staffing and reporting guidelines,” said LMPD Interim Chief of Police Robert Schroeder on Monday.
Four Charged For Murder Of Black Man Found Burning In Ditch Yesterday, we reported the horrific news that a black man was found burning in a ditch in Iowa. Four white people have now been charged for the murder of 44-year-old Michael Williams, from Grinnell. The NAACP believes Williams was targeted because he was black, … Read more
Republican Cindy McCain Endorses Joe Biden Republican and widow of the late Sen. John McCain, has announced that she will be endorsing Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Cindy, 66, tweeted on Tuesday that she is putting “country first” by supporting Joe. “My husband John lived by a code: country first. We are Republicans, … Read more
LA Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor Faces Benching After Team Doctor Accidentally Punctures His Lung LA Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor, 31, is now facing benching this NFL season after the team doctor accidentally punctured his lung while administering a pain reliever injection ahead of kickoff this past Sunday (Sept. 20). While explaining why Taylor missed his team’s Week … Read more
Pregnant Florida Woman Rescued Husband From Shark A pregnant Florida woman jumped into action to save her husband who was being attacked by a shark. Andrew Eddy, 30, was on a boat with his wife, Margot Dukes-Eddy and her family on Sunday morning by Sombrero Reef, in Florida. Andrew took a dip in the water … Read more
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Uncle Ben’s Reveals New Name & Branding After Racial Criticism Of Logo After much racial criticism of its logo, Uncle Ben’s is now revealing its new name and branding. Along with scholarships intended for aspiring Black chefs, parent company Mars Inc. has dropped the “stereotypical” logo and has changed the brand’s name to Ben’s Original. … Read more
UPDATE: Wells Fargo CEO Apologizes For Saying The Black Talent Pool Is Limited
As expected, Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf is now speaking out to apologize after he blamed the lack of diversity at the bank on “a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from.”
As we previously reported, Scharf made plans to achieve some diversity goals, including a pledge to increase the number of Black leaders in five years but he reportedly fell short. However, he put the blame on the lack of talent. In a memo sent to staff about their diversity initiatives on June 18, he said: “While it might sound like an excuse, the unfortunate reality is that there is a very limited pool of black talent to recruit from.”
A pedestrian wearing a protective mask walks past a Wells Fargo & Co. bank branch in New York, U.S., on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Wells Fargo is scheduled to release earnings figures on July 14. Photographer: Peter Foley/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Following a wave of backlash, he is now apologizing for his remarks. In a new memo to employees released by the bank, Scharf apologized for “an insensitive comment reflecting my own unconscious bias.” He added, “There are many talented diverse individuals working at Wells Fargo (WFC) and throughout the financial services industry and I never meant to imply otherwise,” he wrote. “It’s clear to me that, across the industry, we have not done enough to improve diversity, especially at senior leadership levels. And there is no question Wells Fargo has to make meaningful progress to increase diverse representation,” CNN quotes.
Scharf was criticized by many people including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who tweeted late Tuesday, “Perhaps it’s the CEO of Wells Fargo who lacks the talent to recruit Black workers.”
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Father Shot While Shielding His Kids After Gunman Opens Fire Into Bronx Car Dealership
Video taken from inside a Bronx car dealership shows the heart-stopping moments a father jumps into action to save his kids during a shootout.
In the clip obtained by CBS New York shows the dad and his three young children sitting on a blue couch inside the dealership’s waiting area just before 7:30 p.m. Suddenly, a man in a dark hoodie walks behind the glass door, pulls out a gun, and opens fire. As people inside are seen ducking for safety, the father quickly grabs his children and pulls them down to the ground, shielding them with his body.
While on the floor, a bullet can been seen flying through the glass right above the family, leaving debris just inches from one child’s head. From there, the 39-year-old father is seen jumping on top of them again, pushing them back down to the floor. As CBS News points out, he was doing all of this even despite one of the bullets striking him in the thigh. Thanks to his efforts, the children remained unharmed. The hero dad identified as Anthony Jefferson, was later taken to Jacobi Hospital and was listed in stable condition, the news site reports.
The NYPD said three gunmen were targeting someone doing business inside the dealership. Police said two of the shooters got away while the third carjacked a customer and sped off.
We will continue to keep you updated when more details have been shared.
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Wells Fargo’s CEO Says That “There Is A Very Limited Pool Of Black Talent To Recruit From”
According to Reuters, Wells Fargo made big plans to achieve some diversity goals, including a pledge to increase the number of Black leaders in five years. However, it’s been said they haven’t been able to make that happen and their excuse for it is actually shocking
Two participants in a summer Zoom meeting with Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf told Reuters on Tuesday that the company is unable to meet its diversity goals because there is a limited pool of qualified Black talent. According to NBC News, he also reiterated the assertion in a company-wide memo about diversity initiatives on June 18.
Scharf reportedly said, “While it might sound like an excuse, the unfortunate reality is that there is a very limited pool of black talent to recruit from.” After his comments were made public, he immediately faced backlash. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared a tweet saying, “Perhaps it’s the CEO of Wells Fargo who lacks the talent to recruit Black workers.” Other Twitter users had more to say.
As many are aware, around June, the Black Lives Matter movement gained more momentum following the May 25th police-killing of George Floyd. Many companies including Wells Fargo announced new diversity initiatives to show their support of the movement. At the time, Black employees thought the summer meeting was very constructive. “Scharf spent more time listening than speaking. I walked away being incredibly surprised at how genuine and sincere he is.” the president of the Black/African American Connection Team Member Network previously said.
A pedestrian wearing a protective mask walks past a Wells Fargo & Co. bank branch in New York, U.S., on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Wells Fargo is scheduled to release earnings figures on July 14. Photographer: Peter Foley/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Wells Fargo spokeswoman Beth Richek defended Scharf’s record on diversity: “The CEO of the largest U.S. bank employer has pledged to double the number of Black leaders over five years and tied executive compensation to reaching diversity goals. He is also requiring hiring managers to consider diverse candidates for high-paying roles that are vacant, and ensure diversity on interview teams,” CNBC quotes.
Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union Credit Daughter Zaya For Helping Them ‘See Life Differently’
This year, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are among TIME’s 100 list of the most influential individuals! The couple was profiled by #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, who wrote that their “commitment to authenticity is without compromise.”
Although they are thrilled and feel very honored to be apart of the group this year, they admit that it feels it a little “weird” when it comes to the reason they’re included on the prestigious list. “We’re still kind of getting used to being recognized for doing things that have really kind of come naturally like loving your kids as they are,” Union told Good Morning America during their Tuesday appearance. “It’s just weird to get credit for that.”
The two made many headlines this year not only for being outspoken on issues surrounding the black community including social injustice, racism, and police brutality, — but also for showing an endless amount of support to their daughter, Zaya, who came out as transgender. “She’s helped us see life differently, and I’m thankful for her,” Wade, 38, said of their 13-year-old. “She’s allowed me to be informed where I can help in the same process. Right now it’s a lot of people in the Black community that will not accept someone of transgender, you know, and look at them as different and not worthy, not worthy of life,” he explained
Union added that some people “needed to see other families just love their children out loud, unapologetically,” The Daily News quotes.
