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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Karl-Anthony Towns Tears Into the Minnesota Timberwolves at NBA Media Day: 'It Hasn't Been Easy Since I Came Here'

For the first time in two years, the NBA kicked off its preseason with media day Monday, which is kinda like picture day for grown-ups—since your “parents” still pick out your outfits—but way cooler. As the name suggests, aside from taking a few pics in your flyest new threads (or jerseys in this instance), it’s also…

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The U.S. Has Expelled Nearly 4,000 Haitian Migrants in 9 Days Because America Is an Exclusive Nightclub

It only took nine days for America to get rid of some 4,000 Haitian migrants, including hundreds of families and children, without any chance for asylum because America has a velvet rope around it and bouncers have instructions not to let anyone in, especially people from Haiti.

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Investigators Looking Into Suspected Arson Fire at Portland, Maine Church With Black Lives Matter Sign

“Black Lives Matter” signs have been drawing unwanted attention to businesses and family homes, making many supporters of the movement very viable targets.

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Texas GOP Proposed Redistricting Map Would Reduce Black and Hispanic Majority Congressional Districts

Even though people of color have made up 95 percent of the state of Texas’ growth over the last 10 years, the GOP’s proposed congressional map would reduce the number of districts in which they make up the majority of eligible voters, according to the Texas Tribune.

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Barack Obama Will Finally Break Ground on Historic Presidential Library. So Why Are Some Chicagoans Upset?

On Tuesday, Black America’s forever President Barack and forever first lady Michelle Obama will break ground on the 44th president’s unique library, and as with most amazing things attached to the Obama legacy, it is not without controversy.

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