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Author: Unite News

Detroit Police Sued—Again—For Reckless Use Of Facial Recognition Technology

The Detroit Police Department’s use of facial recognition technology has come under scrutiny following three wrongful arrests made by officers who used the technology to solve crimes. A federal lawsuit has been filed against the city and Det. LaShauntia Oliver. Facial recognition technology was used to investigate a pregnant woman,

Black Families In The South Wrestle Control Of Their Land

In 2019, ProPublica profiled Melvin Davis and Licurtis Reels, two brothers from North Carolina who fought to keep their land out of the hands of white developers in accordance with the dying wish of their grandfather. Mitchell Reels, who owned the land, did not leave a will but instead left

New York City Proclaims ‘Biz Markie Day’

The late rapper Biz Markie has a day of his own in New York City. Every Aug. 31 will officially be recognized as Biz Markie Day. On Oct. 10, New York Amsterdam News reported that a ceremony at Marcus Garvey Park Amphitheater had recently been held to mark the proclamation.

Drake Ends Grammy Boycott To Submit His New Album, ‘Her Loss’

Seems Drake is no longer boycotting the Grammys. The rapper has submitted Her Loss, his album with 21 Savage, for Grammy consideration. The decision proves surprising, as he had previously renounced the Grammys.  Drake’s album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and several songs have been recognized