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FOX 4 reports that a Toyota distribution center in Kansas City faces backlash from workers after their employer only served watermelon in celebration of Juneteenth on June 19. Several employees shared photos with the news outlet of the incident and explained how it went down. Kim McCarthy said while at the celebration party, “I turned … Continue reading “Toyota Under Fire For Only Serving Watermelon At Company Juneteenth Celebration”
Texas woman, Phoebe Copas, is up against murder charges after fatally shooting her Uber driver in the head on June 16. Copas claims she thought he was attempting to kidnap her, so she shot him. Despite her alleged motives, the El Paso Police Department’s investigation determined that the driver, Daniel Piedra Garcia, never went off … Continue reading “Texas Woman Shoots Innocent Uber Driver, Claims He Was Trying To Kidnap Her”
History has been made in this year’s list of Kennedy Center honorees. Queen Latifah will be the first female emcee to be honored for lifetime artistic achievement by the program during its 2023 show on Dec. 3. The Washington, D.C. ceremony takes place at the Kennedy Center Opera House, and has spotlighted artists whose craft … Continue reading “Queen Latifah ‘In Shock’ At Being First Female Emcee Honored At Kennedy Center”
Missouri woman, Francesca Jones, was arrested and charged on Sunday, June 18, after she chased her sister’s stolen car and began shooting at the passengers after the vehicle burst into flames. The incident took place just 10 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis. As reported by KSDK, 32-year-old Jones received three different charges for her … Continue reading “Missouri Woman Chases Down Sister’s Stolen Vehicle With Three Children In Her Car”
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”
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”
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.”
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”
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”
LGBTQ icon Billy Porter has something to say about the rainbow flag—he’s over it! Wearing it has become a bit boring, Page Six reports the Tony- and Grammy-winning performer saying. During the 2023 NYC Pride Parade, the award-winning actor served as one of the grand marshals, sporting a rainbow sash. However, Porter told the outlet … Continue reading “Billy Porter Is ‘Over’ The LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag”