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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Exonerated 5 Member Yusef Salaam to Run for Harlem State Senate: Report

Dr. Yusef Salaam, one-fifth of the Exonerated Five, continues to show us that he is indeed not bitter, but better. The activist and author of Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice is reportedly running for New York public office.

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'This Is My Story, Told by Me': Janet Jackson Debuts First Look at Upcoming Documentary JANET

Remember last week, when, thanks to Lizzo, the timeline was up in arms over whether Janet Jackson should rightfully be known as the “Queen of Pop” over Madonna? Well, on Labor Day, Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty) dropped a little gem that might further cement her claim—or diplomatically, her co-claim—to the title. Both…

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Howard University Cancels Classes After Ransomware Attack

Someone’s obviously trying to come up on Howard University again, but this time it’s just not as meme-able (or profitable, in Tyrone Hankerson Jr.’s case).

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Law Creating New Voter Restrictions as Advocates Sue in Federal Court

It seems that Texas Governor Greg Abbott recovered from his case of COVID-19 just fine and is back on that BS we all know him for.

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If 'I Can't Take Ya'll Nowhere' Was a Person, It'd be Gillie Da Kid Getting an Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty During Jackson State Game

For years, internet sensation Gillie Da Kid has blessed us with a Million Dollaz Worth of Game, all while taking the phrase “living your best life” to unprecedented heights. And in his unyielding pursuit of happiness, this weekend the former Cash Money Records rapper did what he does best—break the internet—when he…

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