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Woman Allegedly Killed by Ex-Husband Who Had Been Hired by Mayor of Cleveland Despite Domestic Violence History
As a society, we constantly wring our hands over the fates of men who harm women. “It was a mistake,” people say, no matter the severity of the offense: rape, assault, domestic abuse, attempted murder. “It shouldn’t determine his future.” Aisha Fraser no longer has a future. Full stop. She’s gone. At age 45, she…
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The Mouth Shall Rise Again: Kansas Governor Wants County Commissioner Out for ‘Master Race’ Comment
A Kansas county commissioner made an extremely uncomfortable reference to a “master race” while speaking to a black city planner, and Gov. Jeff Coyler wants him out. According to the Kansas City Star, Leavenworth County Commissioner Louis Klemp addressed experienced city planner, Triveece Penelton, in a very, ah, unique way. “I don’t want you to…
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In ‘No, Donald, You Can’t Do That’ News: Federal Judge Restores Jim Acosta’s White House Press Credentials
A federal judge has ordered the White House to give Jim Acosta his press credentials back, much like a mother telling her child to stop hogging the controller just because his friend said something “mean.” From CNN: Federal judge Timothy J. Kelly sided with CNN on Friday, ordering the White House to reinstate chief White…
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50 Cent, Viola Davis and More Send Outpouring of Love to the Late Kim Porter and Her Family
Actress, model and producer Kim Porter was found dead on Thursday after what appeared to be a prolonged battle with pneumonia. While Porter was famously associated with ex-partner Diddy, with whom she had three children and closely co-parented, her death has spurred an outpouring of love and condolences from friends in mourning and a celebration…
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What Hate Looks Like: Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend in Back of Head Outside Her Workplace
A man is in custody after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend, the mother of his children, in the back of the head outside her Suwanee, Georgia, workplace. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, on Wednesday morning, 30-year-old Nathanieo Pinkins went to Quality Technologies where his ex-girlfriend was sitting inside her car. He shot at her multiple times…
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Man Robs Bank in Wig and He Didn’t Sell the Look, Y’all, Not at All
According to police, a Syracuse man robbed a local Chase bank wearing a curly wig, which is, incidentally, ruining my day for having to look at. From WSTM: Police said a man wearing all black and a multi-colored wig demanded money from the Chase Bank at 801 James St. just after 2 p.m. The teller…
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Dunkin’ Donuts Owner Calls Cops on Black Woman During Dispute Over Free WiFi
Another day, another coffee shop calling the police on a black person for something ridiculous. The morning of Nov. 7 was just like any other for Tirza Wilbon White. She walked into her local Fairfax, Va., Dunkin’ Donuts, a place she visits so regularly, employees know her by sight. She set up her laptop to…
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Online Supporter of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Arrested, Said Pittsburgh Was a ‘Dry Run’
A white nationalist who had an online friendship with the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect has been arrested for having a small arsenal in his possession. His relatives alerted the authorities. Thirty-year-old Jeffrey R. Clark Jr. of Washington, D.C., has been charged with “one federal count of unlawful possession of firearms by a person who is…
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Huge Legal Win for the Abrams Campaign: Judge Orders Provisional Ballot Review and Extends Certification Deadline
A new election ruling passed down by a Georgia federal judge could be significant for the Stacey Abrams campaign. Judge Amy Totenberg has ordered that the deadline for certifying the election be moved to this Friday at 5 p.m. instead of the original Tuesday 5 p.m. deadline imposed by interim Secretary of State Robyn Crittenden…
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Black Man Precludes Casualties in Bar Shootout—Only to be Shot and Killed by Police [Updated]
The headline should have been: “Security Guard Apprehends Shooter and Saves Lives.” Instead, it’s another case of the police shooting and killing an innocent black man. Eyewitnesses say that at Manny’s Blue Room Bar in Robbins, Ill., security told a group of intoxicated men they had to leave. One of the men returned armed, at…
