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It goes without saying that Tony Hawk is a really cool guy, but the skateboarding triple OG just got even cooler after he met Wesley Snipes and explained to him a viral meme involving the two. It all went down at the 94th Academy Awards. While some might have been concerned about other things that happened during […]
After his death on Dec. 12, Pennsylvania’s Venango County District Attorney Shawn White announced at a press conference on Tuesday that Peter Spencer’s death was a result of self-defense under the state’s stand your ground law. Spencer’s family says they are “not surprised” by the announcement—describing his death as a ‘modern-day lynching.’ When Spencer’s […]
The country’s Hispanic, Black, and Native American residents were significantly undercounted during the 2020 national census, officials confirmed Thursday. According to report published by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population had a net undercount of nearly 5 percent, which was three times higher than the estimated undercount in the 2010 census. The Black population had an undercount […]
Days after the acquittal of Brett Hankison, the 45-year-old ex-cop who stood trial for firing 10 rounds of bullets into the home of Breonna Taylor, killing her and endangering her neighbors—a new report has come out that says Blacks are still being killed by the police at a higher rate than any other group. In […]
Joe Rogan was in serious hot water ago after a compilation video went viral of the podcast host saying the N-word across a slew of episodes. Freddie Gibbs recently visited the Joe Rogan Experience alongside Brian Moses, and while the rapper condemned Rogan for using the racial slur, Gibbs also said he doesn’t think the comedian is racist. “You can’t say that shit, Joe,” Freddie […]
As the family of Lauren Smith-Fields prepares to sue the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, her loved ones—and others—are stressing the importance of social media in getting her story out there. In a new report from the New York Times, some of Lauren’s friends opened up about how social media and TikTok specifically helped spread her […]
A rampaging bull made an appearance at an off-road bike race in California this weekend, knocking a handful of cyclists off their bikes during the event. This year’s Biancho Rock Cobbler, an annual cycling event that started in 2013 and covers about 80 miles in Bakersfield, CA, was visited by an unfriendly bull. Two of the attacks […]
First-look photos and a treasure trove of information about Amazon’s Lord of the Rings show The Rings of Power has arrived. Amid Vanity Fair’s sprawling new feature by Joanna Robinson and Anthony Breznican, the team behind the pricey TV series has responded to backlash from some fans and/or trolls. The creative team and producers addressed some of the biggest complaints and concerns […]
Awkwafina ended her two-year Twitter hiatus to address the long-standing controversy surrounding her accent in films. On Saturday morning, the 33-year-old actress returned to the platform to share a lengthy message concerning allegations of cultural appropriation and racial insensitivity. Awkwafina, real name Nora Lum, has faced years of criticism over her use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as […]
An Alabama school official wants to make it very clear that critical race theory isn’t being taught in the classroom, as many residents believe. According to AL.com, Alabama Superintendent Eric Mackey told lawmakers Wednesday that he’s received numerous complaints from parents who say Black History Month lessons are the same as CRT. The claims comes nearly […]
