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In retrial, Marissa Alexander could face 60 year sentence
Florida State Attorney Angela Corey’s office announced that they will seek a sentence that is triple that of what was originally handed to a woman who fired a warning shot in self defense. Marissa Alexander could face a 60-year prison sentence in her retrial this summer.
Petition: ‘Dear record labels, stop degrading blacks’
A man has created an online petition to put an end to what he calls the degradation of blacks by record labels. The petition, started by Kenneth Paulk, calls for record companies to no longer allow artists to create disrespectful music.
Lupita Nyong’o, ’12 Years a Slave’ take home Oscars
Well ladies and gentlemen, Lupita Nyong’o has done it again. In her first-ever major motion picture role, the beautifully charming actress took home an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Steve McQueen’s critically-acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave. Lupita’s speech was just as wonderful as her win.
UCLA student receives note telling her to ‘stop being a sensitive n***er’
In November, some members of UCLA’s Law School started wearing T-shirts in support of UCLA law professor Richard Sander. Sander’s scholarship was described as racially divisive, and some argued that the shirts were insensitive to black students. Now after the Team Sander t-shirt controversy, black students at UCLA Law School have organized an awareness campaign in […]
Man comes back from the dead in funeral home
Organizers of a Mississippi funeral home found a person alive and kicking in a body bag early Thursday morning. Walter Williams’ pulse was checked by coroners at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday and pronounced him dead at his home in Lexington.
Man hires KKK to kill black neighbors, begs judge for leniency in sentence
An Alabama man who has been charged with hiring members of the KKK to kill his black neighbor wants leniency. Allen Wayne Morgan’s sentencing will be delayed to allow the government to review an expert report submitted by his defense team.
Interracial couple’s home spray-painted with racist death threats
A Pennsylvania couple’s home was vandalized with words and symbols of hate. On Feb. 21, Marlene Williams and Jason Powell found the words, “Die N***er” and “1.87,” along with swastikas spray-painted in black on their garage door.
Da Brat to pay $6.4 million to victim in bottle attack
Atlanta-based rapper Da Brat was ordered by a Georgia court to pay $6.4 million to a woman she attacked with a bottle. Da Brat aka Shawntae Harris, served close to three years in prison for the attack against Shayla Stevens in 2007.
Police officer indicted for false drug arrests
A Georgia police officer has been indicted for accusations that he illegally charged a man with drug possession during a 2012 arrest. A Dekalb County grand jury brought forth the motion Thursday against Officer Demetrius A. Kendrick on the charge of violation of oath by public officer.
Man moves into lawyer’s home after being scammed
A South Florida man who was ripped off by his lawyer has been rewarded with his home. Patrick Coulton was arrested on drug conspiracy charges in 2008. He hired attorneys Peter Mayas and Emmanuel Roy to represent him.
Lupita Nyong’o says dark complexion was an ‘obstacle’ during her youth
Lupita Nyong’o delivered a tear-filled speech as she accepted an award at Essence magazine’s seventh annual Women in Hollywood luncheon. The 30-year-old star has been receiving a wave of attention for her astonishing role in the critically-acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave. During her speech, Nyong’o made a confession that many dark skinned women can attest to.
Pharrell responds to criticism of lack of black women on album cover
Pharrell has a new album on the way and he’s up for an Oscar. Things are going good for the musician/ producer. But he’s finding himself in a heap of trouble regarding the artwork for his upcoming album “G I R L.” The cover features Pharrell and three women dressed in bathrobes staring at the […]