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Black Man Fatally Shot By Police At Wendy’s

June 13, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Black Man Fatally Shot By Police At Wendy’s A 27-year-old unarmed black man was shot and killed by Atlanta police on Friday night, after someone called to report that he was sleeping in his car at a Wendy’s drive-thru. Shocking video of the incident captured at 10:30 PM shows officers pull up to a car … Read more

Floyd Mayweather’s Ex Josie Harris’ Cause Of Death Revealed

June 12, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Floyd Mayweather’s Ex Josie Harris’ Cause Of Death Revealed RELATED: Josie Harris, The Mother Of Floyd Mayweather’s Children Passes Away At 40 Floyd Mayweather’s ex and the mother of three of his children Josie Harris’ cause of death has been revealed to be from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and Xanax. According to The Blast, official records … Read more

Face Masks Are No Longer Required In California’s Orange County

June 12, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Face Masks Are No Longer Required In California’s Orange County

Well, here’s an abrupt shift in health orders: Orange County residents no longer have to wear masks in public, officials said Thursday.

County Health Care Agency Director Dr. Clayton Chau made the big announcement at a news conference, saying that face coverings are no longer mandatory, but are strongly recommended to keep as more businesses in the county are given the green light to reopen.

“I want to be clear. This does not diminish the importance of face coverings,” Chau explained according to KABC. “I stand with the public health experts and believe wearing cloth face coverings help to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and save lives.”

He went on to say,

“This decision is not because of the public pushback on it and we are not taking the masks away,” he said, according to the Orange County Register. “We strongly recommend that people wear masks.”

The news comes days after his predecessor resigned amid criticism, and even death threats, over her order that everyone in the county must wear face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Under former Chief Health Officer Nichole Quick, all Orange County residents were required to wear a face-covering outside their homes when it wasn’t possible to keep at least six feet of distance from another person, according to a Health Care Agency web page published before Quick’s resignation.

As The New York Post reports, Quick voluntarily resigned Monday, and the county agreed to pay her $75,000 in severance.

As of Thursday, Orange County saw 260 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total of 7,987. Four additional deaths were reported, bringing the county’s death toll to 202. The Post reports that the county reported 3,726 recoveries from the virus.

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Rachel Lindsay Says Matt James Becoming First Black Bachelor ‘Feels Like A Knee-Jerk Reaction’

June 12, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Rachel Lindsay Says Matt James Becoming First Black Bachelor ‘Feels Like A Knee-Jerk Reaction’ Although Rachel Lindsay, the first black “Bachelorette,” was happy to hear Matt James became the first black “Bachelor,” she says she also feels like the move was a “knee-jerk reaction.” Lindsay tells Page Six, “Congrats to Matt James. I am happy to see … Read more

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Calls For Washington Redskins Name Change, ‘It’s Past Time’

June 12, 2020 by Ariela Anís

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Calls For Redskins Name Change, 'It's Past Time'

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Calls For Washington Redskins Name Change, ‘It’s Past Time’ After she had the road leading to the White House painted with “Black Lives Matter” — which she’s now being sued for — Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is now calling for the NFL to change the name of the Washington Redskins. … Read more

JAY-Z’s Team Roc Calls For Charges To Be Dismissed Against Peaceful Protester

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

JAY-Z’s Team Roc Calls For Charges To Be Dismissed Against Peaceful Protester

The video of a young man getting arrested for peacefully protesting in Charleston is not sitting right with Jay Z or his social justice team. In fact, they’re livid and now want the charges against him to be dismissed immediately!

In the viral clip, Givionne “Gee” Jordan Jr., can be seen telling police he loves and respects them during a May 31 peaceful protest. Givionne was not in the faces of the cops and was not violent at any time. Still, Charleston PD arrested him for disobeying a lawful order. Now, he was eventually released on $465 bond but Team ROC says Gee is still facing charges, and has an upcoming court date, TMZ reports.

Attorney Jordan Siev tried to make an attempt to get his charges dismissed by sending a letter to the Charleston PD, calling it “unconstitutional,” and demanded discipline for the officers responsible. However, they didn’t get the response they were looking for. Instead, an attorney for the PD wrote back: “The City is continuing to navigate through the unprecedented and violent attack by rioters on the City and its citizens on Saturday May 30, 2020, and continues to hold the safety and security of citizens and visitors as a top priority.”

As TMZ reports, Team ROC calls that response “lackluster,” and say it deflects from Jordan Jr.’s case and the request to dismiss it.

“We are outraged by the Charleston police department’s reprehensible arrest of Givionne Jordan Jr. — not to mention their dismissive response to our concerns about their conduct,” Dania Diaz, Director of Philanthropy. She went on to say, “Giovionne’s arrest was unlawful and the Charleston police clearly violated his Constitutional right to peacefully protest. We applaud Givionne and demand that his charges are immediately dismissed.”

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VIDEO: A Charleston protester was arrested this weekend minutes after telling police officers, "I love each and every one of you. I cry at night, because I feel your pain."

His name is Gee Jordan, and he is now out of jail. @Live5News pic.twitter.com/4b80R163gx

— Rob Way (@RobWayTV) June 2, 2020

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‘This Is Us’ Writer & Journalist Jas Waters’ Death Ruled A Suicide

June 12, 2020 by Ariela Anís

This Is Us Jas Waters' Death Ruled A Suicide

‘This Is Us’ Writer & Journalist Jas Waters’ Death Ruled A Suicide On Wednesday we shared that ‘This Is Us‘ writer and journalist Jas Waters had sadly passed at the age of 39. At the time of posting, the cause of death was not immediately listed. However, Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner records now confirm that Waters’ … Read more

Forsyth County Sheriff Requests GBI To Investigate 2018 Death Of Tamla Horsford

June 12, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Forsyth County Sheriff Requests GBI To Investigate 2018 Death Of Tamla Horsford Tamla Horsford mysteriously lost her life at an adult sleepover in 2018. Tamla was the only black person at the sleepover, and her death was ruled accidental despite the mysterious circumstances. Now, Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman has requested that the Georgia Bureau … Read more

Seattle Police Chief Blasts City Leaders For Ousting Police From Third Precinct

June 12, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Seattle Police Chief Blasts City Leaders For Ousting Police From Third Precinct Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is blasting city leaders for ousting police personnel from the city’s third precinct after protestors created an “autonomous police-free zone,” calling it the “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ). In a video addressed to her officers, created to update … Read more

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Son Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Neighbor

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Son Of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Charged With Multiple Felonies In Stabbing Of Neighbor

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Son Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Neighbor The son of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has reportedly been arrested for stabbing his neighbor. On June 9, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department report that a call was made to a San Clemente neighborhood at 9 a.m. Officers were responding to reports of a stabbing. RELATED: Racist … Read more

West Virginia Names Rosemary Ketchum Its First Openly Transgender Official

June 12, 2020 by Ariela Anís

West Virginia Names Rosemary Ketchum Its First Openly Transgender Official The state of West Virginia has recently named 26-year-old Rosemary Ketchum as its first openly transgender official. Currently, there are less than 30 transgender elected officials in the U.S., Ketchum, of Wheeling, is now one of them. Although the city’s newest councilwoman will not assume … Read more

Woman Fatally Shot Following Argument Over Dog Poop

June 12, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Woman Fatally Shot Following Argument Over Dog Poop A woman was shot and killed over an argument over dog poop in Denver on Wednesday. Her boyfriend was also injured. Isabella Thallas, 21, and Darian Simon were walking their dog by Coors Field when they were approached by 36-year-old Michael Close from inside his apartment. Per … Read more

Body Found Hanging From Tree Near City Hall In Palmdale, California

June 12, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Body Found Hanging From Tree Near City Hall In Palmdale, California

According to a report by The Antelope Valley, the body of a young man believed to be in his 20’s was recently found hanging from a tree in Palmdale, Los Angeles.

The news site, which quoted Lt. Brandon Dean of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau, reported that the man was found at about 4 a.m. Wednesday with a rope around the man’s neck, hanging from in Poncitlan Square, near Palmdale City Hall.

As of right now, Dean says all indicators point to a suicide. However, investigators are waiting for full autopsy results. The new site recently shared a new update, revealing that the victim has been identified by family members as Robert Fuller. An online fundraiser has been established to help cover the cost of his burial. Meanwhile, Palmdale City officials released a statement Thursday morning, extending “sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of the individual who tragically passed away in Palmdale… Our thoughts and prayers are with them.” The statement also said, “Sadly, it is not the first such incident since the COVID-19 pandemic began,”

“Many people are suffering extreme mental anguish and the city wants everyone to know that help is available,” said City Manager JJ Murphy. “There are local resources such as Mental Health America of Los Angeles, AV Vet Center, and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.”

“The city remains committed to addressing mental health issues during these difficult times,” Murphy added. “We are in this together.”

An editor for The Antelope Valley shared a note to the article, saying: “The AV Times has been contacted by several readers not connected to this incident who strongly believe that the death was not a suicide and other suspicious factors are at play.”

This story is still developing. We will continue to keep you updated when more details have been shared.

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Lil Twist Responds To Reports That He Accepted Weed Charges To Protect Justin Bieber’s Career

June 12, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Lil Twist Responds To Reports That He Accepted Weed Charges To Protect Justin Bieber’s Career

In a new interview, Lil Twist talked about many things including his career, what his experience has been like on “Growing Up Hip-Hop” and his friendship with Justin Bieber, who recently admitted that he has benefited off of “black culture” while vowing to fight for racial injustice.

While speaking with Mina SayWhat on Mina’s House podcast Wednesday, Twist recalled what it was like being friends with the singer. He admitted that during his friendship he did take some legal heat early in his career to protect Justin Bieber’s image at the request of the singer’s team.

“If they would have put weed charges on Justin in his early career, it would have been bad on him,” Twist started to explain. “So I got a call one day saying, ‘Twist, do you really love this kid?’ I said, ‘Yes.’ They said, ‘Cool, if you love him then you can take the heat for him because you can come off a little weed charge. You’re associated with Lil Wayne. You’re a rapper.'”

Twist said that although he wasn’t even present for a lot of those crazy stories involving Justin Bieber, like his DUI arrest, he still caught some heat for the it. “Then it got to a point where I didn’t even have to be there at times and they were putting it ‘Twist did it, Twist did it, Twist did it.’ It became overwhelming,” he claims. The rapper only brought that up to point out how WeTV has given him a platform to show that he’s really not the bad guy “white America tries to paints me out to be,” and despite all of that, Twist made it clear that he still has love for the Biebs.

A source familiar with the situation reached out to Page Six and said that, while “Justin and Twist don’t have a relationship anymore, Justin wishes Twist well and finds these comments unfortunate and completely untrue.”

Twist also released a statement on his Instagram. He said,

“While promoting my TV show, the subject of certain events with Bieber were brought up, and in the spirit of being authentic, I felt it a disservice to my fans and the general public to not be completely transparent about my experience. I believe that if you truly support the Black Lives Matter movement, Black people, and Black culture, your actions have to reflect that.”

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I see some of my recent words were TWISTED AS ALWAYS! Black Lives ALWAYS Mattered. Not only when it’s beneficial for you to say it does ! Speaking my truth and I can do and speak on whatever the fuk I please. @xxl @hotnewhiphop @thesource ( to list a few of the outlets that “twisted” my words for the clicks ) #GUHH #YM

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Merriam-Webster Changing Definition Of Racism To Reflect Systemic Oppression After Young Woman’s Campaign

June 11, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Merriam-Webster Changing Definition Of Racism To Reflect Systemic Oppression Campaign

Merriam-Webster Changing Definition Of Racism To Reflect Systemic Oppression After Young Woman’s Campaign After a woman’s campaign for the dictionary publisher to redefine the word “racism,” Merriam-Webster is now changing their definition, which will reflect systemic oppression. The 22-year-old protestor and Drake University graduate, Kennedy Mitchum, called for the change, citing people who use the … Read more

NYPD Lieutenant Apologizes To Fellow Officers For Kneeling Alongside George Floyd Protesters

June 11, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

NYPD Lieutenant Apologizes To Fellow Officers For Kneeling Alongside George Floyd Protesters

In a June 3 email obtained by The New York Post Thursday, Lt. Robert Cattani of the Midtown South Precinct apologized for kneeling alongside George Floyd protesters late last month, telling his fellow officers that “the cop in me wants to kick my own ass.”

Cattani said he regrets his “horrible decision to give into a crowd of protesters’ demands” and kneel while on duty at Foley Square in Lower Manhattan, with several other cops.

“The conditions prior to the decision to take a knee were very difficult as we were put center stage with the entire crowd chanting,” Cattani wrote, according to The Post. He reportedly went on to say, “I know I made the wrong decision. We didn’t know how the protesters would have reacted if we didn’t and were attempting to reduce any extra violence.”

While explaining exactly why he took a knee, Cattani said, “I thought maybe that one protester/rioters who saw it would later think twice about fighting or hurting a cop,” Cattani wrote. “I was wrong. At least that [sic] what I told myself when we made that bad decision. I know that it was wrong and something I will be shamed and humiliated about for the rest of my life.”

In Foley Square, resounding chants of “NYPD take a knee.” Eventually, four cops kneel to huge chants. “We just want to get home safely, same as you,” says one protester. pic.twitter.com/6eRC4h9L0Q

— Jake Offenhartz (@jangelooff) June 1, 2020

Cattani did mention that the officer who killed George Floyd was wrong but said that other officers shouldn’t take the blame for Derek Chauvin’s mistake.

“We all know that a–hole in Minneapolis was wrong. Yet we don’t concede [sic] for other officers’ mistakes,” he added. “I do not place blame on anyone other than myself for not standing my ground.”

Before concluding his lengthy email, Cattani said his decision to kneel “goes against every principle and value I stand for,” and now feels bad putting on his uniform.

“I spent the first part of my career thriving to build a reputation of a good cop,” he said. “I threw that all in the garbage [on] Sunday.”

“I could not imagine the idea of ever coming back to work and putting on the uniform I so wrongly shamed,” he wrote. “However, I decided that was the easy way out for me and I will continue to come to work every day being there for my personnel.”

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YouTube Creates $100 Million Fund For Black Creators And Artists

June 25, 2020June 11, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

YouTube Creates $100 Million Fund For Black Creators And Artists

This Thursday, YouTube announced a multiyear, $100 million fund that is dedicated to “amplify” the voices of black creators and artists on its platform.

“At YouTube, we believe Black lives matter and we all need to do more to dismantle systemic racism,” CEO Susan Wojcicki wrote in a blog post. “We’re committed to doing better as a platform to center and amplify Black voices and perspectives.“

To kick the initiative off, Wojcicki announced that this Saturday, June 13, YouTube will host a Livestream fundraising event produced by YouTube Originals, called “Bear Witness, Take Action.” It will be hosted by Common and Keke Palmer. According to Variety, it will be structured with roundtable discussions and panels, along with powerful live moments, musical tributes, and more. The event begins Saturday, June 13, at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT.

While performances include John Legend, Trey Songz, and more, Moderators include Jemele Hill, Roland S. Martin and Soledad O’Brien, Variety notes. Viewers can expect to see Kimberly N. Foster, Alicia Garza, Roxane Gay, Eddie Glaude, Kimberly Jones, Jouelzy, MN FATS, Prince EA, Rashad Robinson, and more as panelists.

In addition to that, all throughout the month of June, YoutTube’s Spotlight channel will highlight racial justice issues, promote educational videos, and protest coverage and include the latest perspectives from the Black community on YouTube.

“I support the Black Lives Matter movement and I think it’s imperative that we help amplify Black voices and continue the conversation about meaningful change and racial justice,” said Susanne Daniels, YouTube’s global head of original content. “YouTube has a unique ability to unite creators, artists, and powerful voices within the Black community to encourage the world to stand up and speak out for racial justice.”

To note, ”Bear Witness, Take Action” is produced by LeBron James’ SpringHill Entertainment, Fly on the Wall and Byron Phillps. Reginald Hudlin serves as executive producer and showrunner, Variety reports.

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Starbucks Bans Employees From Wearing Gear In Support Of Black Lives Matter

June 11, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Starbucks Bans Employees From Wearing Gear In Support Of Black Lives Matter As the company announced that it’d be permanently closing over 400 stores in North America, Starbucks also released a statement to employees banning them from wearing any gear in support of Black Lives Matter as it may incite violence. The internal memo obtained … Read more

Tulsa Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Officers Handcuffing Black Teenagers For Jaywalking

June 11, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Tulsa Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Officers Handcuffing Black Teenagers For Jaywalking

In response to social media messages from the community about the arrest of two black teenagers, Tulsa police have released body camera footage showing the moments the two boys are detained for jaywalking.

In the videos of the June 4 incident, the two teenagers can be seen casually walking down the middle of a road together before they are approached by officers. The clip then shows one officer grabbing one of the boys from behind, forcing the teen on his stomach to handcuff him. The second teenager is also handcuffed, but doesn’t struggle and remains standing.

The teenagers can both be heard asking the officers repeatedly why they are being detained and handcuffed. The teenager being held lets the officers know that they were only targeting him be because he is black, saying “you want to see me in jail or dead.” One of the arresting officers responds by telling the teens they were breaking the law by jaywalking. Now, as many pointed out, the arrests were unnecessary especially because the penalty for jaywalking typically includes a fine similar to a parking ticket.

Now, the teen who was shoved into the police car can be heard telling his friend to call his mother as he starts to get even more frustrated. The second teenager can be heard repeatedly telling his companion, “Chill out, bro. It’s not worth it.” A black man who happened to be nearby questioned the officers’ treatment of the teenagers. But one cop can be heard telling him to get out of the street or be arrested as well.

The second teenager was eventually released from his handcuffs and instructed on how to avoid jaywalking going forward while the first teenagers remained inside the caged squad car.

According to CNN, Tulsa police says the department’s Internal Affairs Unit is investigating the first teenager’s arrest.
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Kelly Clarkson Files For Divorce From Husband Brandon Blackstock

June 11, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Kelly Clarkson Files For Divorce From Husband Brandon Blackstock

Another Hollywood couple has called it quits. Kelly Clarkson has decided to pull the plug on her marriage to Brandon Blackstock.

According to The Blast, the singer filed for divorce on June 4, ending her marriage to Blackstock after almost seven years together. No further details on the filing were shared.

The couple’s split comes as a surprise to fans since Blackstock wished Clarkson a heartfelt happy birthday on her talk show in late April, and although Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock put their $10 million home in Los Angeles on the market last month, fans didn’t think anything of it as the duo still spent time together.

The American idol star and music manager met at a rehearsal for the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2006. In 2012, they got engaged and Clarkson and Blackstock tied the knot in 2013. They share two children together, 5-year-old daughter River and 4-year-old son Remington. He is also father to son Seth, 13, and daughter Savannah, 18, from a previous marriage.

Clarkson nor Blackstock have not publicy spoke out on their divorce.

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