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Worldwide outrage over the death of George Floyd has drastically fueled outrage over the systemic racism plaguing America. In the weeks since Floyd’s police killing, demonstrators have hit the streets demanding structural change and justice across all areas of society—not just within law enforcement. Over the past couple of weeks, there’s been a number lawmakers, TV personalities, and […]
The Boston Red Sox issued a statement Wednesday in response to Torii Hunter’s remarks about repeatedly hearing racial slurs directed at him from fans during games at Fenway Park. “If you doubt him because you’ve never heard it yourself, take it from us, it happens,” the statement reads. “Last year there were 7 reported incidents at Fenway Park where […]
According to a statement put out on their own social media pages, Texas Southern University will grant a full scholarship to George Floyd‘s six-year-old daughter, Gianna, if she decided she wanted to enroll there. Obviously that decision won’t be made for awhile. That university is stationed in Houston, which is the city that Floyd was […]
On Tuesday, the newest episode of the Broken Record podcast, featuring RZA and Rick Rubin was uploaded onto YouTube. The pair talked for slightly more than an hour. The discussion stretched through a number of topics (more on that below), but for this particular sell, we’ll focus on RZA’s update on where he currently stands […]
In a statement shared on Twitter, NASCAR revealed it has banned the use of the Confederate flag at all of its events going forward. “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,” the statement reads. […]
Allie’s Donuts in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, has received threats after the store announced it wouldn’t offer discounts for police officers anymore. In an Instagram video, owner Matt Drescher said he’s now the only person working at the store due to his concerns for employee safety. When he made it clear he was against police […]
Fucking? In this pandemic? Largely inevitable, obviously. And in an effort to ease coronavirus-related concerns regarding said fucking, the New York City Health Department recently issued new guidance in which “safer” methods of fucking are detailed. “During this extended public health emergency, people will and should have sex,” the department’s Safer Sex and COVID-19 guide states […]
During a round of press he did on Tuesday, White House health advisor Anthony Fauci referred to COVID-19 as his “worst nightmare,” and warned that the world’s fight against the pandemic is not nearly a wrap. As Fauci put it, the virus is “something that’s highly transmissible. … In a period—if you just think about it—in a […]
The STAPLE brand is taking a two-fold approach in its efforts to contribute to the fight against racism. As announced Wednesday, the Jeff Staple-founded company is launching a special Black Lives Matter t-shirt created by Futura2000. The pre-sale begins Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET and runs for 48 hours, with all proceeds going toward the […]
Following the arrival of HBO Max’s On the Record documentary exposé, Russell Simmons has appeared on the Breakfast Club and people aren’t happy about it. The doc focuses on a number of sexual abuse and harassment allegations leveled against Simmons, and features interviews with over 20 women who have accused the mogul of such behavior. Simmons has repeatedly denied the allegations, and […]
