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Tom Joyner Sending Rachel Jeantel to College
Nineteen-year-old Rachel Jeantel was ridiculed for her accent and appearance during her testimony in the George Zimmerman trial. But through it all, radio show host Tom Joyner defended her fiercely. And the support just keeps coming. During The Tom Joyner Morning Show on Tuesday, he announced that he would provide Jeantel with a full scholarship…
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Stevie Wonder Boycotts Florida
During a concert in Quebec City, Canada, Grammy-winning singer Stevie Wonder announced that he would not give any more performances in Florida until the “Stand your ground” law is eliminated, MSNBC reports. The announcement comes after George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the 2012 murder of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. “I decided today…
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Tyson Gay Tests Positive for Doping
Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay tested positive for an unnamed banned substance on Friday, PBS Newshour reports. The 30-year-old athlete had a reputation for being clean. Gay announced the news himself and said that he had trusted someone who failed him. CHRISTINE BRENNAN [sports journalist]: … Tyson Gay was known as Mr. Clean. This is a…
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The History of Confusing Verdicts From Florida Juries
Though many people worldwide were shocked at the not-guilty verdict handed down in the George Zimmerman trial, it’s just one of many Florida trials with verdicts that made us wonder, “What was that jury thinking?” Slate explores other cases in Florida that had frustrating outcomes. A lot of people are having a hard time accepting…
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11 Racial Events From Zimmerman Trial
In the early days of the Zimmerman trial, several analysts remarked that there was an intentional effort to keep conversations about race off the table in the courtroom. And indeed, the race and ethnicity of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman were never overtly mentioned in the court proceedings. But anyone who’s been following the details…
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Obama to Jay-Z: 'Just Give Me the Ball'
We all know that rapper Jay-Z is in pretty well with President Obama. You’ve seen the pictures that he and his wife, Beyoncé, have taken with Obama. The president has even gone on record to say he’s a fan of Jay-Z’s music. And earlier this week, Jay-Z revealed in a Hot 97 interview with Angie…
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Will NYC's Stop and Frisk Last?
Last year New York City reported its lowest homicide rate since the Police Department started tracking it 50 years ago. Officials say the city’s stop-and-frisk policy has played a large role. It allows officers to stop and search anyone they believe is suspicious. But an editorial in the Washington Post suggests that if changes aren’t…
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Therapists, Minorities and Discrimination
Most people would say a therapist’s office is a safe place to talk about anything. But what happens when discrimination and racism get in the way? A story in Psychology Today discusses how racism can influence mental trauma and how therapists can exacerbate the problem with their comments to clients. Insensitive remarks can be particularly…
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Tia and Tamera Have New Stretch Mark Cream
Twin actresses Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Tamera Mowry-Housley have a new product for eliminating stretch marks called Stretchy!, Clutch magazine reports. The product is an offering from their company Need Brands, which creates products for new moms. But writer Yesha Callahan says you can save money and make your own that works just as well. Nowadays,…
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Obama Finishes Africa Trip in Tanzania
In the last leg of his trip to Africa, President Barack Obama visited with Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and business leaders in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the New York Times reports. Crowds of Tanzanians, including the military band, greeted the president on his arrival. Obama seemed optimistic about what’s ahead for the growing continent. “We…
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