Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-California) on Wednesday applauded the House Judiciary Committee after it advanced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, a comprehensive marijuana reform bill introduced by Senator Harris and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-New York). “As more states legalize marijuana, millions of…
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Stacey Abrams Calls on Politicians to Improve Our Democracy
In a new op-ed posted today on cnn.com, 2018 Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia Stacey Abrams, who is also the founder of nonprofit organizations Fair Fight Action and Fair Count, calls on the 10 Democratic presidential candidates who will…
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Source: VH1 / VH1 Sidney Starr Discusses Violence Against Black Trans Women In a world where violence against Black trans women is a reality, “Love and Hip Hop” star Sidney Starr is doing her best to live her life truthfully…
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In White Folks News: Tom Hanks, Who Is Playing Mr. Rogers, Finds Out He’s Really Related To Mr. Rogers
Source: NBC / Getty Tom Hanks Is Really Related To Mr. Rogers What are the odds?!? Tom Hanks new flick It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood is set to premiere at theaters tomorrow. The actor and his wife Rita…
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Reported Lyft Driver Allegedly Attacked Woman Who Played Reggaeton In His Car
Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty A new report, complete with video footage of the incident, claims a Lyft driver attacked an actress after she played Reggaeton single “Te Boté” in his vehicle. From TMZ: “A Lyft driver pulled a female…
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Breaking: Jussie Smollett Sues City Of Chicago & Osundario Brothers – Says “Smears” Have Caused “Severe Mental Anguish & Distress”
Source: Jason Kempin / Getty “Empire” Actor Says Chicago PD’s Smear Campaign Have Caused Him “Substantial Harm” & “Severe Mental Anguish & Distress” Jussie Smollett has sued the City of Chicago for “maliciously” pursuing a case against him stemming from…
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Next Chapter: Carmelo Anthony Calls The Last 18 Months “An Emotional Rollercoaster” In Message To Fans (Video)
Source: (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) / (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Carmelo Anthony Calls The Last 18 Months “An Emotional Rollercoaster” In Message To Fans (Video) Carmelo Anthony has had a whirlwind of a journey the last two years…
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‘He Left His Wife & Baby?’: Princess Love Blasts Husband Ray J for Leaving Her and Their Child ‘Stranded’ in Vegas
It looks like “Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood” couple Princess Love and Ray J Norwood may be facing trouble in paradise. The 35-year-old mother claimed her husband left her and their 1-year-old daughter Melody Love in the Las Vegas without…
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Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley Unveils Plan to Overhaul ‘Fundamentally Flawed’ Criminal Legal System
Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley recently unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul the United States criminal justice system. Named The People’s Justice Guarantee, a summary of the Massachusetts congresswoman’s plan described as “bold” on her official website states it “is a…
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Try These Tasty Dishes from Bryant Terry’s ‘Afro-Vegan’
For a lot of people, the thought of vegan cuisine seems bland and unappealing. Chef and food justice activist Bryant Terry is putting an end to that with his latest cookbook, Afro-Vegan. Don’t look for meatless versions of soul food favorites…
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