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Community Activists Create ‘Black Book’ To Empower Black Residents Amid Immigration Crackdown

Richard Claytor and Ron Bell, two dedicated community leaders from Boston, Massachusetts, have developed a crucial resource to help Black residents and other communities of color navigate increasing immigration enforcement actions under the Trump administration and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

In response to growing concerns about racial profiling and deportations, the pair launched a “know your rights” initiative aimed at communities of color across Massachusetts, according to Paul Singer of GBH News. Their guide, known as The Black Book, serves as a practical tool to prepare individuals for unexpected encounters with law enforcement.… Read more

200 George Floyd Demonstrators Gather In Chicago To Protests Trump Administration’s Police Reform Rollbacks

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Sunday marked the five-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. In downtown Chicago, around 200 protesters commemorated the occasion by gathering in Federal Plaza to protest the Trump administration’s rollback of police reform initiatives. According to WEBZ Chicago, the protest was organized by the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression.

“We’re protesting in honor of the five years since George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin and the Minneapolis Police Department,” said organizer Faayani Aboma.… Read more

SZA Comes To Megan The Stallion’s Defense, Slams Tory Lanez Capers

Over the past few weeks the Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez saga has once again been dominating social media due to new revelations about the case and Megan herself chiming in on Tory’s attempts to overturn his case.

Now SZA is coming to the defense of her fellow baddie and commented on a video that was posted by Theluncheonlawyer who opposed Tory Lanez claims in court. Taking to the comments section, SZA responded to the video (and Tory Lanez defenders) writing “The density !!!!!… Read more

2 Chainz Says Birdman Wanted $100K For Lil Wayne Introduction

In a recent conversation with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, 2 Chainz opened up about a surprising experience he had with Birdman and Lil Wayne during Wayne’s prime.

According to Chainz, Birdman had a habit of charging artists $100,000 just to get them in contact with Wayne. It was a costly fee, but one that many were willing to pay in hopes of securing a collaboration with the legendary rapper.

2 Chainz, however, found a more creative way to bypass the expensive fee.… Read more

Tory Lanez Transferred To New Facility After Brutal Stabbing Incident: Report

Tory Lanez is still healing up from a brutal stabbing incident that left both his lungs collapsed, along with other injuries. In a new report, Tory Lanez has since been transferred to another California facility after officials remarked on being unable to keep the Canadian star safe.

TMZ reports that Tory Lanez, 32, moved earlier this week from the California Correctional Institution (CCI) to the California Men’s Colony (CMC), some three hours away from the CCI.… Read more

Iconic Hip-Hop Journalist Sacha Jenkins Passes Away

Sacha Jenkins, a writer, director, producer and co-founder of the beloved Hip-Hop magazine ego trip, has passed away.

For Generation X and Millennial-aged Hip-Hop fans—and particularly Hip-Hop journalists—Jenkins was a titan. Born in Philadelphia, but raised in Queens, he was a co-founder of ego trip magazine along with fellow rap journalist Elliott Wilson in 1994. Although it only published 13 issues in four years, it spawned an influential brand that would feature books, ego trip’s Book of Rap Lists, and even a TV show, ego trip’s The White Rapper Show, on VH1.… Read more

George Floyd Remembered On 5th Anniversary Of His Death

George Floyd, a resident of Minneapolis, Minn., lost his life at the hands of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes. On the fifth anniversary of his death, many on social media are honoring George Floyd’s life.

On this day (May 25) five years ago, George Floyd was arrested after a store clerk at Cup Food alerted the police that  Floyd used a counterfeit $20 bill inside the establishment.… Read more

Jamie Foxx Refutes Claim Diddy Allegedly Tried To Kill Him

As Diddy is currently undergoing trial for sex trafficking and racketeering in New York City, conspiracy theories of his alleged activities with other celebrities have run rampant. Jamie Foxx made it a point to dispel one that claimed the mogul tried to kill him, resulting in the medical emergency he had a couple of years ago. The Oscar-winning actor addressed it during a roundtable for The Hollywood Reporter which was published on Thursday (May 22).

During the roundtable, Foxx spoke about dealing with rejection as he was recovering from a stroke and seeing the chatter online.… Read more

Need More People: Kanye West Says He Is Abandoning Antisemitism

Kanye West is now singing a different tune when it comes to the Jewish community. He has announced he is now done with antisemitism.

As per The Huffington Post YE is back on social media and according to his latest post he is no longer promoting hatred against Jews. On Thursday, May 22 he took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to declare his new stance. “I am done with antisemitism” he wrote which was quickly followed up by “I love all people.”… Read more

Nike To Begin Selling Their Products On Amazon Once Again

Just as Nike has begun raising prices on its merchandise thanks to Donald Trump’s idiotic and unnecessary tariffs, the Swoosh brand has decided to once again partner up with Amazon to ensure they sell as much product as they can as prices rise, the economy stumbles and consumers feel the brunt of America’s “Golden Age.”

According to The Verge, Nike will once again be placing it’s products on Amazon after taking a 6-year hiatus from the website and while we’re sure they won’t be selling their more limited releases on Jeff Bezo’s online market, they’ll be moving their everyday merchandise such as sneakers, shirts and accessories.… Read more