Tiffany Cross On Why MSNBC Fired Her, Viral Brawl in ATL Airport Explained, Woman Allegedly Kills Girlfriend and More
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A Texas woman has been arrested and charged with allegedly murdering her 18-year-old girlfriend. According to a statement released Friday by the Houston Police Department, Shania Laneice Turner is believed to have been in a relationship Tierra Horn when she was reported missing Jan. 4. - Candace McDuffie Read More
Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum teamed up on a new podcast, “Native Land Pod,” and they’re spilling all of the tea. During a “testimony” segment on the latest episode of the show, Cross shared the story of her split from MSNBC — and she didn’t hold anything back. - Jessica Washington Read More
In a devastating yet somewhat predictable turn of events, Florida’s State Board of Education shared Wednesday that there will be “strict regulations” to restrict public funds being used for anything related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in 28 state college campuses. - Candace McDuffie Read More
A young Black female airport store worker was fired after her violent outburst was caught on camera. The fight happened on Jan. 13 at Harvest & Grounds at Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—and has since gone viral. - Candace McDuffie Read More
The Missouri police have dug their heels into the sudden vanishing of four adults and two children believed to be in association with an online cult member who is currently behind bars. Their latest finding, however, suggests the group went off-grid on purpose. - Kalyn Womack Read More
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We all know Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is a few cards short of a full deck. As a woman of color, her denial of racism has been nothing short of nauseating. Just last month, she played dumb about the Civil War, omitting slavery as the primary cause. - Candace McDuffie Read More
It’s happened again.
Remember the violent Karen in Georgia who was sentenced to life in prison after she was convicted of murdering a 62-year-old Black man who was involved in a minor hit-and-run accident? - Noah A. McGee Read More
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Rev. Darien Jones believes there are similarities in Black oppression to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
Spelman College received a historic $100 million donation — reportedly the largest donation ever given to an HBCU.
The donation will primarily go towards scholarships for students to attend the historically Black women’s college in Atlanta. The remaining money will go toward renovating dorms and crafting an academic focus on democracy and public policy, along with other miscellaneous needs, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. - Jessica Washington Read More