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The founder of #MeToo, Tarana Burke, has decided to continue her activism around sexual assault to several historically black colleges and universities around the country.
/ March 22, 2019
ACLU and the Center for Media Justice (CMJ) announced that they have filed suit against the FBI for their attempts to possibly dismantle and harm black activists and the growing #BlackLivesMatter movement.
/ March 22, 2019
Former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld thegrio.com
While being questioned in court, former East Pittsburg officer Michael Rosfeld said that the circumstances behind the shooting death Antwon Rose II were chaotic and he was forced to act fast
/ March 22, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is hoping to challenge his body and his mind by abstaining from sex this month believing it will improve his game as he returns after an injury.
/ March 22, 2019
Handcuffs thegrio.com
While Karle Robinson, 61, of Kansas, was moving into his new home in August 2018, Tonganoxie police put him under arrest without allowing him to give them the necessary paperwork.
/ March 22, 2019
Rosedown
The signage at Rosedown Plantation in Louisiana seems to ignore the reality of slavery, instead purporting that slaves were content with their situation. So officials have decided to remove it
/ March 22, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
Not only is the “Bodak Yellow” rapper trademarking one of her signature phrases, but she just escaped charges after a fan was beaten by her security team at last year’s MET Gala.
/ March 22, 2019