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Halloween Decorations Criticized As Racist Taken Down In Two Cities

In Georgia’s Barton County and Houston, Texas, there’s been controversy surrounding Halloween decorations displayed outside two family homes. In Georgia, Fox 5 Atlanta reports that a woman named Rachel describes the decoration as something she threw together for her kids, saying “I’ve had tons of people driving by taking pictures, beeping, giving me a thumbs […]

‘Django Unchained’ Actor Keith Jefferson Passes Away At 53

Actor Keith Jefferson, known for his roles in “Django Unchained” and “The Hateful Eight” passed away following a battle with cancer on Oct 6. He was 53. Jefferson previously shared news of his diagnosis on Instagram and his agent, Nicole St. John, confirmed the news of his death with USA Today adding that Jefferson died […]

New York City Subway Shooter Frank James Gets 10 Life Sentences

Frank James, the man responsible for the mass shooting in New York City’s subway system that wounded 10 people in 2022, will serve the rest of his life behind bars after his sentencing on Oct. 5. He received 10 life sentences plus 10 years. As CBS New York reported, James was remorseful as he told […]

Black British Charity Leader Allegedly Bitten, Assaulted By Racist Karen In London

A Black woman who heads a British nonprofit in West London, which works to shield Black women from violence and abuse, said she was attacked and bitten by a racist white woman while an off-duty police officer stood by and did nothing. Selma Taha, executive director of Southall Black Sisters, said a white woman verbally […]

Jada Pinkett Smith Opens Up About Battle With Mental Illness In Memoir

Jada Pinkett Smith, 52, gets real about battling severe depression. Smith, the wife of actor Will Smith, is set to release a new book, “Worthy,” and the page-turner is reportedly filled with details about her life in Baltimore all the way to living the high life in Hollywood. An important aspect of the memoir is […]