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On the 14th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, the late King of Pop is headed to trial for allegedly molesting choreographer Wade Robson when he was a child. Robson’s claims of being sexually abused by Jackson at his Neverland Ranch between the ages of 7 and 14 were cleared by the California Court of Appeal … Continue reading “Micheal Jackson’s Estate Sued 14 Years After His Death As Alleged Victim Recants 2005 Statement”
Praying for days of sunshine is the only thing most college students have to fall back on when rainy days hit. A student financial wellness survey found that most college students in the U.S. cannot secure $500 in the event of an emergency, Forbes reported. Trellis Research conducted the survey. The executive summary showed that the organization … Continue reading “College Students Are So Strapped For Cash That A $500 Emergency Would Place Them In Debt”
The Supreme Court had to step in and shut down one North Carolina charter school attempting to force girls to only wear skirts. On Monday, June 26, a federal appeals court ruled that the Charter Day School’s dress code violated students’ constitutional rights, AP News reports. The public charter school claimed the dress code was intended … Continue reading “Supreme Court Blocks North Carolina Charter School From Forcing Girls To Wear Skirts.”
As U.S. lawmakers commemorated the end of slavery by celebrating Juneteenth this month, many of them could have looked no further than their own family histories to find a more personal connection to what’s often called America’s “original sin.” In researching the genealogies of America’s political elite, a Reuters examination found that a fifth of … Continue reading “For America’s Political Elite, Family Links to Slavery Abound”
Social media is celebrating after Chicago’s State Attorney’s Office decided to drop murder charges against Carlisha Hood and her 14-year-old son. The first-degree murder charges were dropped on Monday, June 26, along with other charges, WGN-TV reports. State attorneys cited ” facts, evidence and the law” as their reason for overturning the charges that came … Continue reading “Social Media Rejoices The Justice Served To Carlisha Hood & 14 Year Old Son For Chicago Shooting”
A new season of “The Bachelorette” is underway and the show’s lead Charity Lawson is carrying on the torch as the fourth Black woman to star on the popular dating competition show. “The Bachelor” franchise has a long history of controversy stemming from issues involving race and alleged racism. Lawson already knew what she was … Continue reading “Black ‘Bachelorette’ Charity Lawson Had To ‘Advocate’ For Her Hair and Glam Team”
We stan Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Kelly Rowland’s new initiative to help tackle homelessness in Houston. On June 27, 2023, Harris County announced its partnership with the two former Destiny’s Child members to create 31 housing units for people experiencing homelessness in Houston. According to the Houston Chronicle, the Knowles-Rowland House will offer permanent resources for future residents. … Continue reading “Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland Say ‘No, No, No’ To Homelessness In H-Town With $8.4M Housing Project”
Daniel Penny, the former marine who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold that led to the 30-year-old’s death while on an NYC subway train, has pled not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. According to ABC News, the 24-year-old Penny has been released after paying the $100,000 bail. He’s next scheduled to appear in court on October … Continue reading “Ex Marine Charged With Jordan Neely’s Death Released After Pleading Not Guilty & Bailing Out For $100k”
Keke Palmer has a new achievement that further solidifies her nickname as the “Big Boss” after being among hundreds of respected artists invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). The “Nope” star joins Taylor Swift, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, and more as the 398 artists and executives … Continue reading “Keke Palmer Among Hundreds Of Artists Invited To Join Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences”
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department has cleaned house after Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker said they were shot and sexually assaulted in a January 2023 home raid by deputy sheriffs in a Jackson, MS, residence. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey announced on June 27, 2023, that the deputies involved in the episode had … Continue reading “5 Deputies Cause A Community Uproar After Alleged Sexual Assault Of 2 Black Men During Home Raid”