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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Mom’s death after fall down NYC subway stairs prompts push for elevators

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Stacey Abrams to give Democrats’ response to State of Union

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Jada Pinkett Smith talks tackling tough issues at Sundance: “You know how it feels to be invisible”

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‘American Soul’ cast discusses impact of Don Cornelius at Sundance Film Festival

The cast and creators of ‘American Soul’ sat down for an intimate discussin about Don Cornelius at the Sundance FIlm Festival.
/ January 29, 2019
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‘Empire’ creator Lee Daniels responds to Jussie Smollett’s brutal attack as 911 call is released

The Empire cast and crew were informed about the assault on their co-star this morning.
/ January 29, 2019
Jussie Smollett thegrio.com

OPINION: The vicious homophobic and racist attack on Jussie Smollett shows the terrifying danger of MAGA thinking

Writer George M. Johnson explains why the brutual attack on Jussie Smollett must be fully acknowledged as both homophobic AND racist.
/ January 29, 2019
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Lyft passenger charged with fatally stabbing pregnant driver in Arizona

The victim was in her third trimester when she was allegedly attacked by the suspect, who was later arrested
/ January 29, 2019
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Chicago Police release details of Jussie Smollett’s brutal attack, celebs and ‘Empire’ fans react

The Chicago Police Department has issued a statement on the terrifying attack on Empire star Jussie Smollett.
/ January 29, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

REPORT: ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett hospitalized after MAGA supporters beat him and put noose around his neck “Aren’t you that f***ot ‘Empire’ n*gger’

TMZ is reporting that Empire star Jussie Smollet is hospitalized in Chicago after allegedly being attacked by two masked white-men outside of a Subway restaurant.
/ January 29, 2019

Family of Stephon Clark sues city of Sacramento for $20 million

Relatives are seeking millions from the city of Sacramento in the death of 22-year-old Stephon Clark who was killed by police
/ January 29, 2019