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2 women dead: community pleads for answers with canvassing, prayer vigil
Community members in Port Bolivar, Texas are pleading for the killer(s) of a lesbian couple to come forward. 24-year-old Crystal Jackson and her girlfriend Britney Cosby, 24, were murdered. Their bodies were found left next to a dumpster last week.
At least 2 dead in NYC building explosion
An explosion that leveled two New York City apartment buildings has killed at least two people and injured 17 others. The NYPD says two females died in the East Harlem blast.
A Modest Proposal: Hollywood Blackout Edition
Although there were a few pieces regarding the issue before the Oscars, my post last week was simply one of many “Hey, John Ridley [and Steve McQueen] don’t really seem to like [American] black people at all and maybe their film reflects that” articles and write-ups that appeared in the days just after 12YAS cleaned up […]
Chelsea Handler catches criticism for offensive tweets about Lupita Nyong’o during Oscars
Comedian Chelsea Handler is the latest celebrity to be criticized for what she posted on Twitter. For three hours during the 86th Annual Academy Awards aka The Oscars, Handler made jokes about Best Supporting Actress winner Lupita Nyong’o among others.
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.
Man blows 0.0 on Breathalyzer, still arrested for drunk driving
Police in Texas are defending a drunk driving arrest of a man whose Breathalyzer and blood test showed zero evidence of intoxication. Larry Davis was arrested Jan. 13, 2013 by Austin police after running a stop sign.
Newspaper in Uganda lists ‘200 Top Homos’
Yesterday Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, banning the practice of same-sex acts and relationships. The act is punishable by up to life in prison. If that isn’t drastic enough, Red Pepper newspaper has published the identities of what it describes as the country’s “200 Top Homos.”
Beyoncé will be the highest paid black artist of all time after tour
After her Mrs Carter Show World Tour ends, Beyoncé will become highest paid black artist of all time. The pop star is expected to make well over $200 million dollars.
Hundreds of Missouri supporters turn out for ‘Stand with Sam’ event for gay football player
Hundreds of University of Missouri students, administrators and Columbia residents gathered along Faurot Field Saturday in support of former MU Football player Michael Sam on Saturday. Sam recently came out last week, and a group from Kansas was scheduled to protest the move.
Report: black students are the most underrepresented among Advanced Placement test takers
In the last ten years, the number of high school students taking advanced placement (AP) tests has increased dramatically. But according to the College Board’s latest report, one group still lags behind.
NFL-ordered probe: Richie Incognito, 2 others harassed Jonathan Martin
An NFL-ordered probe has revealed that Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin was subjected to ongoing racist harassment that included vicious sexual taunts about his mother and sister by three teammates.
Transgender student crowned high school homecoming king, makes history
A 17-year old North Carolina high school student has made history by becoming the first transgender teen crowned Homecoming King in North Carolina. Senior Blake Brockington was nominated by his peers this year to be East Meck High School’s 2014 Homecoming King. The announcement was made during the halftime ceremony inside the school gym Friday night.