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Police Search For Missouri Man Who Violently Punched A 12-Year-Old Boy

July 4, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Police Search For Missouri Man Who Violently Punched A 12-Year-Old Boy

Police out in Cape Girardeau, Missouri are currently looking for a man who sucker-punched a 12-year-old boy in an incident that was all caught on camera.

In the video clip, which has now gone viral, shows the shocking moment a dark-colored sports vehicle abruptly stops near the young boy who is seen peacefully dancing on Main Street near Independence Street. Seconds later, the passenger of the vehicle gets out, approaches the boy from behind, and punches him right in the face!

The young boy falls to the ground and starts to bleed from the head. The suspect runs back into the vehicle and quickly leaves the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital and is recovering.

According to CBS affiliate KFVS12, police say he was able to tell officers at the hospital that he did not know the suspect. The victim also said he and his friends did not have any disputes that would have led to this incident. Thankfully, officers do have information on the identity of the suspect and also information on the vehicle he was a passenger in.

However, they are encouraging the public to call them if they have any more information on this incident.

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8-Year-Old Boy Killed During Alabama Mall Shooting

July 4, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

8-Year-Old Boy Killed During Alabama Mall Shooting

An Alabama family is currently mourning the loss of their little boy who was killed Friday afternoon. According to CNN, 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. was killed in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham, Alabama. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said a girl and two adults were also injured and hospitalized after the incident.

While police did not give a motive for the shooting, Derzis said police are working on promising leads. However, it was not shared if they had identified any suspects. ”This is certainly a tragic situation when you have an innocent child who gets caught in the middle of an altercation between others,” Derzis said.

Giles Jr. was a student at Jonesboro Elementary School in Bessemer, who had recently completed the second grade. Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato said he visited with the boy’s parents Friday evening:

“This was just a very senseless tragedy and of course they are devastated by this,” Brocato said. He asked residents in the city to pray for the family.”

Hoover police asked anyone who was in the mall and witnessed the shooting to call authorities. The Riverchase Galleria will remain closed Sunday, July 5th, according to the shopping center’s public relations spokesperson.

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Cleveland Indians Considering Name Change Amid Redskins Controversy

July 4, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Cleveland Indians Considering Name Change Amid Redskins Controversy Amid the NFL’s Washington Redskins name change controversy, the MLB’s Cleveland Indians are now also considering to make a similar move. Reportedly, the team has been looking to change its name for some time, but didn’t “meet the deadline to have the mascot removed from the 2018 … Read more

Family Of Korryn Gaines, Who Was Killed By Baltimore Police, Awarded $38M In Lawsuit

July 3, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Family Of Korryn Gaines, Who Was Killed By Baltimore Police, Awarded $38M In Lawsuit The family of Korryn Gaines, the 23-year-old woman who was shot and killed by Baltimore Police in 2016, has been awarded $38 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. On Wednesday, a special appeals court ruled in favor of the family, who’ve … Read more

UPDATE: SoCal “Karen” Charged With Battery, Arrest Warrant Issued

July 3, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

UPDATE: SoCal “Karen” Charged With Battery, Arrest Warrant Issued

Socialites, do you remember “staircase” Karen, the 56-year-old woman from SoCal who spewed multiple racist tirades in Southern California including at a woman for working out in a public park? Well, according to the latest updates, she has just been charged.

NBC News Los Angeles reports that the Torrance City Attorney’s Office charged Lena Hernandez with misdemeanor battery. It was also said that the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has issued an arrest warrant for Hernandez, who has not been apprehended yet.

As TMZ notes, the battery charges are related to an incident that occurred back October at a mall in Torrance and were reported to police later that day.

In addition to the viral staircase incident and the one that happened on Oct. 11, she was named a suspect in multiple racial incidents in Southern California. In another viral video, a Torrance father who is also Asian American, recorded the woman while she berated him in front of his 11-year-old son, who sat in the car.

While it’s unclear if he filed a report against her, law enforcement sources told TMZ there is not enough evidence for prosecutors to file criminal charges against Hernandez for the “staircase” incident at the park.

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Arkansas Daycare Kicks 6-Year-Old Out For Wearing Black Lives Matter Shirt

July 3, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Arkansas Daycare Kicks 6-Year-Old Out For Wearing Black Lives Matter Shirt

RIDICULOUS! An Arkansas mother says her six-year-old daughter was kicked out of daycare all because she wore a Black Lives Matter shirt!

According to area outlet FOX 16, little Journei Brockman attended daycare at “His Kids Preschool” for six months. However, she was told last Friday she could not return.

Deval Brockman, the little girl’s mother, told the news outlet that her daughter’s school called her last Thursday, explaining that an employee told her she didn’t “like” or “agree” with the shirt. Apparently, the employee also asked that Brockman not send her daughter back to the school wearing it again. However, Journei Brockman returned to daycare last Friday, wearing a different shirt with an image of a raised fist printed on the back. But, when Deval Brockman picked her daughter up at the end of the day, she was told that her daughter was no longer welcome at the school.

“I got very upset. I’m just like are you serious? Over a T-shirt?” Brockman said. She claimed that a school director also told her, “I am not going to tell you how to raise your child, but you need to reevaluate how you’re parenting her.”

Patricia Brown, director of His Kids Preschool, did release a statement to FOX 16, saying, “We feel a childcare environment is not a place for a parent’s political views to be addressed or played out, regardless of race.”

Brockman has filed a complaint with the state.

“If I’m supporting something, I’m going to wear it, my child is going to wear it, to help say that our voice needs to be heard.”

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Washington Redskins To Undergo ‘Thorough Review’ Of Team’s Name

July 3, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Washington Redskins To Undergo ‘Thorough Review’ Of Team’s Name

On Friday, it was announced that the Washington Redskins will conduct a “thorough review” of its name following pressure to change it over racial connotations.

In a statement released this morning, the organization explained: “In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community, the Washington Redskins are announcing the team will undergo a thorough review of the team’s name. This review formalizes the initial discussions the team has been having with the league in recent weeks.”

Daniel Snyder, the NFL team’s owner also weighed in on the move: “This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from our alumni, the organization, sponsors, the National Football League and the local community it is proud to represent on and off the field.”

Meanwhile, Redskins coach Ron Rivera said the issue was in “personal importance:”“This issue is of personal importance to me and I look forward to working closely with Dan Snyder to make sure we continue the mission of honoring and supporting Native Americans and our Military,” the coach said.

As we previously reported, several brands announced they would be changing or ending names to avoid controversial or racist overtones. Nestlé said it would rebrand its Red Skins and Chicos sweets, while Quaker Oats said it would retire the Aunt Jemima brand and logo, acknowledging it was based on a racial stereotype. This all comes amid nationwide protests following the recent police killing of George Floyd. It sparked discussions on police brutality, racial inequality and racism.

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Oklahoma Cops Face Murder Charges For Using Taser On Man Over 50 Times

July 3, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Oklahoma Cops Face Murder Charges For Using Taser On Man Over 50 Times A pair of Oklahoma officers are facing murder charges after a man died due to them using the taser on him over 50 times. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Wilson police officers Joshua Taylor, 25, and Brandon Dingman, 34, surrendered … Read more

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Father Dies At 57 From Coronavirus

July 3, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Father Dies At 57 From Coronavirus UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father has sadly passed away From complications related to the Coronavirus. He was just 57. Abdulmanap, who worked as an MMA coach, was hospitalized in Moscow in May, with COVID-19 complications that made his existing heart condition worse. Khabib had revealed that his … Read more

Five-Star College Basketball Recruit Makur Maker Commits To Howard Over UCLA: “I Need To Make The HBCU Movement Real”

July 3, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Five-Star College Basketball Recruit Makur Maker Commits To Howard Over UCLA: “I Need To Make The HBCU Movement Real”

Social media is celebrating Makur Maker, a five-star senior who just announced his commitment to Howard University this Friday morning. According to ESPN, Maker is now the highest-ranked college basketball prospect to commit to a historically Black college or university since the ESPN recruiting database started in 2007.

Maker took to Twitter to share the good news and explain why he decided to choose Howard over Kentucky, Oregon, UCLA, and USC:

“I was the 1st to announce my visit to Howard & other started to dream ‘what if,'” Maker wrote on Twitter. “I need to make the HBCU movement real so that others will follow. I hope I inspire guys like Mikey Williams to join me on this journey. I am committing to Howard U & coach Kenny Blakeney.”

He added, “I want to thank Coach Cal and Coach KP of University of Kentucky Coach Cronin of UCLA and coach Hardaway of Memphis for considering me. It was a tough choice.”

Social media users were quick to commend him on his big move. One fan wrote on Twitter,

“Congratulations Makur! You have not only made one of the best decisions of your life… you have changed HBCU athletics forever! Howard U is the greatest school on earth. You will be immensely empowered on day one. There is no other place quite like it on earth. #BisonExcellence.” Another said, “Man this is [Inspiring.] After reading the comments seeing what you are gonna sacrifice because of the belief in yourself that you can make change happen is truly rare and incredibly brave. Will definitely be a fan we need more people like you.”

Congratulations Makur! You have not only made one of the best decisions of your life… you have changed HBCU athletics forever! Howard U is the greatest school on earth. You will be immensely empowered on day one. There is no other place quite like it on earth. #BisonExcellence

— Madam Vice President Harris is THEE GOAT! (@flywithkamala) July 3, 2020

man this is inspirin.after reading the comments seeing what you are gonna sacrifice because of the belief in your self that you can make change happen is truly rare and incredibly brave. will definitely be a fan we need more people like you.

— jason jambard (@Jasonjambard1) July 3, 2020

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“Strahan, Sara and Keke” Reportedly Canceled By ABC

July 3, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

“Strahan, Sara and Keke” Reportedly Canceled By ABC

According to an exclusive report by Page Six, ABC’s “Strahan, Sara and Keke” is getting the ax. Apparently, the show hosted by Michael Strahan, Keke Palmer, and Sara Haines is getting replaced with “GMA 3: What You Need to Know.”

The news site noted that ABC took the show off their back in March for “Pandemic: What You Need to Know,” which is a daily report on the coronavirus anchored by Amy Robach and Dr. Jen Ashton. A source told Page Six, “It was initially supposed to be a two-week experiment and the show did really well.”

While ABC has yet to announce the cancellation of “Strahan, Sara and Keke” a spokesperson told the outlet: “We’re proud of our teams at ‘SSK’ and ‘GMA3’ and how quickly they transitioned to producing a daily show to give people the news and information they need during an unprecedented pandemic, and conversations continue about how the show will evolve in the months ahead.”

Meanwhile, an insider explained,

“Strahan, Sara and Keke’ is put on hiatus and it doesn’t look like it’s going to come off.” Page Six says its staffers will work on “GMA 3,” with producers from “ABC News Live,” the digital stream helmed by Catherine McKenzie, who the network officially announced as executive producer of the program on Thursday.

Another insider said:

“It’s unfortunate, but the hope is that they’ll be a big part of [‘GMA 3’] down the road,” and added, “Everyone was feeling good about their show. It was nominated for three Daytime Emmys. It finally found its rhythm. Ratings were stabilized and were starting to tick up when they went off air.”

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Jay-Z’s Team Roc Calls For Prosecution Of Wisconsin Police Officer Who Killed Three Men

July 2, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Jay-Z’s Team Roc Calls For Prosecution Of Wisconsin Police Officer Who Killed Three Men

Jay-Z’s social justice organization Team Roc is calling for the termination and prosecution of Wisconsin police officer Joseph Mensah. As it was reported, Mensah killed a total of three men of color within a five year span.

In 2015, Mensah fired eight shots to kill Antonio Gonzales. In 2016, he fired six bullets, killing a man named Jay Anderson, and in February, he used five shots to kill Alvin Cole, after he shouted “no gun.” Mensah used a total of 19 shots. The news site reports that he allegedly failed to administer CPR to the victims in each case. He also failed to engage his dash camera in 2 of the incidents.

In response to Mensah’s reckless behavior, Jay and Team Roc have decided to put out a full-page ad addressed to District Attorney John Chisholm, in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The letter reads:

“How many more people must die at the hands of Officer Joseph Mensah?” the ad says. “Since joining the Wauwatosa Police Department in 2015, Mensah has shot and killed THREE men of color⁠— Alvin Cole, Antonio Gonzales and Jay Anderson⁠ — with an excessive total of NINETEEN fired shots. His actions demonstrate an utter disregard for the lives of these young men.”

The letter also says;

“If you fail to prosecute Mensah, you’re doing a disservice to the legacies of Alvin Cole, Antonio Gonzales and Jay Anderson, ignoring the lives of black, brown and LGBTQ citizens in your county and essentially allowing for the possibility of a future catastrophe,” said the advertisement in the Journal Sentinel.”

While the department hasn’t released a statement in response to the letter, just last month, following protests demanding justice for the three deaths, the Wauwatosa Police Department actually defended Mensah’s actions in a statement.

“Each incident happened very quickly and verbal commands were given and not complied with. He defended himself with deadly force,” the department said.

However, Mensah is currently on administrative leave pending District Attorney Chisholm’s decision about whether or not to file charges against him.

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Alabama Students Throw ‘COVID Parties’ To See Who Gets Infected

July 2, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Alabama Students Throw ‘COVID Parties’ To See Who Gets Infected

On Wednesday, Tuscaloosa City Councilor Sonya McKinstry shared that students in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, have been throwing “COVID parties” with cash rewards to intentionally infect each other with the coronavirus!

While speaking with ABC News, McKinstry explained that several of the students who have been recently diagnosed with Coronavirus have been attending parties in the city and surrounding area. McKinstry said organizers of the parties purposely invited guests who have the virus. “They put money in a pot and they try to get COVID. Whoever gets COVID first gets the pot. It makes no sense,” McKinstry told the outlet. “They’re intentionally doing it.”

The strange behavior by students was also confirmed by Tuscaloosa Fire Chief Randy Smith according to local NBC affiliate WVTM 13.

“We thought that was kind of a rumor at first,” Smith told the council members. “We did some research. Not only do the doctors’ offices confirm it but the state confirmed they also had the same information.”

McKinstry said these reckless parties make her “furious, Furious to the fact that something that is so serious and deadly is being taken for granted. Not only is it irresponsible, but you could contract the virus and take it home to your parents or grandparents,” she added.

Despite that, she told ABC News: “We’re trying to break up any parties that we know of.” Arrol Sheehan, spokesperson for the Alabama Department of Public Health, said that a violation of the heath order — which states that people who test positive have to be “quarantined to their place of residence for a period of 14 days” — is a misdemeanor and fines for each violation can be up to $500.

“Suspected violations of the home quarantine order should be reported to law enforcement and the local health department,” she told ABC.

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Christina Ricci Files For Divorce After Husband Reportedly Spit On Her

July 2, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Christina Ricci Files For Divorce After Husband Reportedly Spit On Her Actress Christina Ricci is reportedly calling it quits with her husband and is filing for divorce after he allegedly spit on her after an altercation. The Blast reports that court documents, filed in Los Angeles show that Ricci filed for divorce from her husband … Read more

California Man Dies Of Coronavirus 1 Day After Posting Regrets Of Attending Party

July 2, 2020 by Ariela Anís

California Man Dies Of Coronavirus 1 Day After Posting Regrets Of Attending Party Thomas Macias, a 51-year-old Lake Elsinore, California man, passed away of coronavirus one day after he posted on social media of his regrets of attending a friend’s barbecue. Following the party last month, Macias began feeling unwell and soon received a positive … Read more

300 Texas Teens Exposed To Coronavirus At “Pong Fest”

July 2, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

300 Texas Teens Exposed To Coronavirus At “Pong Fest” RELATED: Coronavirus Patient Suffers Four-Hour Erection Due To Blood Clots Over 300 teens partying at a large gathering last weekend in Texas were exposed to the Coronavirus after attending a “pong fest” party near Lakeway, Texas, on Saturday. “Unfortunately, our caseload is probably going to increase, and … Read more

NFL Reportedly Looking To Have Fans Sign COVID-19 Liability Waivers To Attend Games

July 2, 2020 by Ariela Anís

NFL Reportedly Looking To Have Fans Sign COVID-19 Liability Waivers To Attend Games So to shield the league from any lawsuits and legal responsibilities if a fan were to contract coronavirus at an event, the NFL may have fans sign COVID-19 liability waivers in order to attend games this season, which begins in September, per … Read more

Meek Mill Sued For Allegedly Stealing Lyrics

July 2, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Meek Mill Sued For Allegedly Stealing Lyrics

It looks like someone is trying to come for Meek Mill and his pockets! According to BOSSIP, the rapper is being sued for copyright infringement for allegedly stealing lyrics.

The news site reports that Dream Rich Entertainment sued Meek last month and his record label Dream Chaser along with parent company Atlantic Records of civil conspiracy to commit copyright infringement. Dream Rich alleges that the rapper not only stole its copyrighted songs but, passed them off as his own on his last album, “Championships,” according to BOSSIP citing the company’s complaint.

The music business claims that it acquired the song lyrics and copyrights for “Cold Hearted II” and “100 Summers” in 2018 after its contracted songwriter penned them. However, Dream Rich said in court docs that Meek had access to one of its songwriter’s flies when he helped himself to “100 Summers” and “Cold Hearted II“ — and recorded the copyrighted lyrics and took the title which appeared on his GRAMMY-nominated album. The company said Meek passed the songs off as his own without giving proper credit to the songwriter and is now looking for over $300,000 in damages, BOSSIP reports.

Meek Mill has not publicly commented on these latest reports. However, he has been in an online feud with DJ Akademiks after the rapper asked him to stop posting him.

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Jeffrey Epstein Companion Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

July 2, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Jeffrey Epstein Companion Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges Ghislaine Maxwell, thé longtime confidante, lover and accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in Bradford by the FBI on child sex abuse charges. According to ABC News, she was taken into custody without incident at 8:30 a.m. Maxwell is scheduled to appear in federal court … Read more

22-Year-Old Black Transgender Woman Merci Mack Fatally Shot In Dallas

July 2, 2020 by Ariela Anís

22-Year-Old Black Transgender Woman Merci Mack Fatally Shot In Dallas Police are investigating after Merci Mack, a 22-year-old black transgender woman, was fatally shot at an East Oak Cliff apartment complex in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday. Mack’s murder is the nineteenth transgender killing this year, and fourth black trans killing during the month of Pride. After … Read more