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Videos showing an innocent Black middle schooler in central New York state being detained by deputies who insist she matches the suspect description of a […] ‘You Guys Are Twins’: Outrage As New York Cop Handcuffs Terrified Black 11-Year-Old Girl Walking Home, Accuses Her of Being Adult Car Thief In Shocking Viral Videohttp://dlvr.it/THMKcB

Rocko is back in the headlines as his recent mugshot went viral following his recent arrest. According to Fulton County Inmate Records, the “U.O.E.N.O.” rapper, real name Rodney Ramone Hill Jr., was arrested on December 9 on charges of disorderly conduct, misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officials, and criminal trespass. Records indicate that he…

Natural Grocers® and the Jack and Jill of America Foundation launched a new annual fundraiser on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.http://dlvr.it/THMKHs

Some critics want Chrissy Teigen reported and her Instagram account shuttered for what they’re claiming is the spread of misinformation about wildfires that have destroyed […] ‘WTF Is She Talking About?’: Chrissy Teigen Under Attack as Fans ‘Show Their A–‘ In Her Comments Section Over Debate About L.A. Wildfire Misinformationhttp://dlvr.it/THMJpp

Major record labels have canceled their Grammy Week events, choosing to redirect funds to support relief efforts for the L.A. wildfires.http://dlvr.it/THMHr2

For weeks, Beyoncé fans have been sitting on the edge of their seats for her highly-anticipated Jan. 14th announcement, but they’ll have to wait a little longer. The superstar is being called a “class act” for postponing (via Instagram early this morning) due to the LA wildfires.   Related: Jhené Aiko & Bozoma Saint John Share…

A New Jersey school bus aide has been convicted of child endangerment nearly six months after being arrested for the death of a 6-year-old child […] ‘Trying to Put Me In Jail for 10-20’: School Bus Aide Who Was Wearing Earbuds While on her Phone As 6-Year-Old Special Needs Girl In Her Care Strangled to…

Nostalgia wins again! BET President and CEO Scott Mills spilled that the network is currently working on a reboot and revamp of 106 & Park. The legendary music video countdown show on BET was an integral platform for highlighting Hip-Hop and Black stars in the early 2000s and 2010s. Guests in the past included anyone…

The reported death toll from the LA wildfires has reached 24.http://dlvr.it/THMGkT

Going through the drive-thru just got dankier… A TikTok video by user JannaBama has gone viral after she claimed that a worker at a Burger King gave her marijuana along with her food order. In the TikTok posted on Sunday, JannaBama explained that she visited a Hamilton area Burger King drive-thru to buy chicken fries…

Walmart has the people talking and it’s all because of their new logo! Walmart released their new “comprehensive brand refresh” which includes a brand new facelift to their logo making it brighter and more noticeable. According to the press release, the updated branding will “better represent who Walmart is today.” In addition Walmart says it…

Starbucks to End Open-Door Policy, Prioritizing Paying Customers Starbucks is revising its policy on public access, ending its open-door approach that previously allowed individuals to use its facilities, including restrooms, without making a purchase. A Starbucks spokesperson confirmed the new policy, which will go into effect on January 27, prioritizes paying customers. Those who do…

In honor of her 28th birthday, we’ve rounded up some of Lori’s most iconic style moments.   Happy birthday, Lori!http://dlvr.it/THMFs5

Make dry, chapped lips a thing of the past with these five Black-owned lip care essentials.http://dlvr.it/THMFqj

Stephen A. Smith said he did not vote for Donald Trump, but admits he is glad that he wonhttp://dlvr.it/THMFQl

LiAngelo Ball has reportedly inked a $13 million deal with Def Jam after releasing his viral single, “Tweaker.”http://dlvr.it/THMDV2

Kanye West has taken his extreme overshare of wife’s body to a new and outrageous level with a post-and-delete image that has countless people talking. […] ‘It’s Like a Free Only Fans Account’: Kanye West Slammed For Using IG to Broadcast Wife Bianca Censori’s ‘Dental Floss’ Bikini Leaving Little to the Imaginationhttp://dlvr.it/THMC7Q

Jones’ decision comes at a time when MSNBC must juggle covering Trump’s incoming administration for its liberal audience.http://dlvr.it/THM9y3

A federal appeals court decided this week to allow Davina Ricketts, a former North Carolina high school student, to continue pursuing her racial discrimination lawsuit […] ‘Better Off During Segregation’: Black North Carolina Teens Called Cockroaches In School Newspaper Faced More Racist Attacks from Adults After Local Broadcast Aired of Their Experience, Lawuit Sayshttp://dlvr.it/THM9sp

After advancing to the second round, Osaka revealed how her family was handling the fires during an on-court interview.http://dlvr.it/THM8kH