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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Blacker the Berry’ Gets One Million Plays In Less Than 24 Hours
In less than 12 hours, Kendrick Lamar’s new single, ‘The Blacker the Berry’ has been played more one million times. His new song is an incisive look at racism in America. With a million listens in less than 24 hours, it’s safe to say this is Kendrick’s next hit. h/t Colorines Photo: Screenshot/Youtube
Chicago Violence: 7 Killed, 6 Wounded In 24 HOURS
According to police, 7 people were killed and 6 wounded in a single day over the weekend in Chicago. gunAmong the deceased include the 34 year-old son of a mother who has already lost her three other children to shootings.
Hours after judge rules 18-year-old can’t stand trial due to mental health, he’s found dead in jail
According to the Virginian Pilot, an 18-year old was found dead in his Norfolk, Virginia city jail cell a few hours after a judge determined that he was incompetent to stand trial. On January 14th, Daizhaun Danico Johnson went to a court hearing to determine if he could stand trial on charges of auto theft […]
Judge Serves 24 Hour Jail Sentence With Fellow Veteran
It’s often said that the bond of those who serve in the military is unrivaled by any other. Even veterans that didn’t serve together often feel a connection because of their shared experiences and they sometimes look out for each other when the opportunity presents itself. Well, that’s exactly what happened when Sgt. Joseph Serna walked […]
50-Year-Old Woman Dies In Jail After 27 Hours Without Water
Joyce Curnell, a 50-year-old black woman from South Carolina, was taken to Roper Hospital in July 2015 due to stomach flu. When it was revealed that there was an outstanding warrant for her arrest for 2011 misdemeanor shoplifting charge, she was taken into custody by Charleston County authorities. Curnell, who was battling sickle cell disease, […]
Smithsonian African-American Museum Opens September 24.
What a month it has already been, and it’s only the fourth day in. According to the Associated Press, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Monday that the National Museum of African American History and Culture finally has an open date: September 24, 2016.
Ferguson police stand by decision to leave Michael Brown’s body in street for 4 hours
Michael Brown’s body lay exposed for community members and residents to see after he died from bullet wounds released by Officer Darren Wilson on Aug. 9. And St. Louis County police officers are defending their choice to leave the body of the unarmed 18-year-old teen who was shot by the police officer out […]
24 veterans of color awarded long overdue Medal of Honor
President Obama presented 24 minority U.S. veterans their long overdue Medal of Honor on Tuesday. Only three were alive to receive the award.
Report that missing plane flew for hours ‘inaccurate’
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has been missing since Saturday. While authorities are trying to figure out how a plane containing 239 passengers disappears, they’ve been coming up with more dead ends than leads.
Oregon law allows students to miss up to 5 hours of school for religion
According to an Oregon state law, students can miss up to 5 hours of classroom time a week for religious instruction. PREP4Kids is one of the programs that teaches children non-denominational Christian lessons during released-time.
NYC man found dead in ER after waiting 8 hours for treatment
A New York man was found dead in a hospital emergency room after waiting hours to see a doctor. Jon Verrier, 30, died eight hours after he arrived at Saint Barnabas Hospital in West Bronx after seeking treatment for a rash.
Hundreds of Kentucky State University students kicked out of school, given 72 hours to leave campus
Hundreds of students at Kentucky State University in Frankfort said they were told to get their belongings and exit school property after abruptly being dropped from classes, dorm rooms and meal plans. The announcement came Wednesday evening in the form of an email notification.