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Tupac Amaru Shakur — “I'm Losing It… We MUST Unite!”

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

1st Black Iowa Mayor Reelected, Defeats Pro-Police Opponent

Quentin Hart, Mayor of Waterloo, Iowa, celebrated his reelection on Tuesday by dancing with supporters to “This Is How We Do It’’ by Montell Jordan. Last summer, critics used a video of him lip syncing the song and called him a “wannabe rapper” to discredit his campaign; this year it’s his victory anthem.

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What in the Hell Is Going On With Odell Beckham Jr.?

Since his arrival in Cleveland, Odell Beckham Jr. and his quarterback, Baker Mayfield, haven’t exactly been on the same page. After establishing himself as a premier talent in New York, the three-time Pro Bowler has regressed into an afterthought in the Browns’ offense, collecting a grand total of 17 receptions, 232…

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Was Joe Really Willing to Do 'All The Things (Your Man Won't Do)'? An Analysis

One of my favorite pastimes is revisiting songs from my youth (and particularly from the ’90s) and thinking about them critically. The world isn’t made better by this practice, nor does this bring me a step closer to lottery-sized millions, but you know what, if you’re bored on a Wednesday it really moves the clock.…

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

McDonald’s CEO Faces Backlash for Criticizing Parents of 2 Slain Children in Chicago

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski is facing backlash over a thread of text messages sent to mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot, where he criticized the parents of 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams and 13-year-old Adam Toledo in the children’s deaths.

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Tupac Exhibit to Open in Los Angeles Next Year

Tupac Shakur’s tragic death in September 1996 at the age of 25 left his family and fans in mourning. Through his music, he has been able to further establish his legacy as an artist, activist, and cultural icon. His story has been told on several occasions, and a new exhibit in California hopes to add to his story.

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