Black Internet Is Enraged Over Nurse Accused Of Hurting Black Newborns, Jimmy Carter’s Alleged Black Lineage, Lizzo Slims Down, Derrick Rose And Son Share Tender Moment And More

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Black Internet Is Enraged Over Nurse Accused Of Breaking Bones Of Black Newborns in Virginia

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After the news broke that a Virginia nurse allegedly harmed newborns on Monday (Jan. 6), Black Twitter lost their minds.

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Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, 26, was charged with malicious wounding and felony child abuse, as stated in court records and by the Henrico County Police Division. The arrest was a result of the police investigating three different babies that suffered โ€œunexplained fracturesโ€ in the newborn care unit of Henrico Doctorsโ€™ Hospital in Richmond November and December. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Wait, What? Jimmy Carter Was Blood Related to This Black Living Legend?

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Former President Jimmy Carterโ€™s dedication to service and commitment to human rights are among the reasons Black people are deeply mourning his passing on December 29 at age 100. – Angela Johnson Read More

Shannon Sharpe Has Words for People Dragging Him Into Skip Baylessโ€™ Mess

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The Fox Sports world has been hit with scandal after a bombshell lawsuit was filed by a former employee on Friday, Jan. 3. In the 42-page filing, ex-FS1 stylist, Noushin Faraji, names Fox network, sports commentator Skip Bayless, and others as defendants in a jaw-dropping sexual misconduct lawsuit, obtained by Front Office Sports. – Phenix S Halley Read More

Lizzo Is Looking Slim in a Bikini, But What Does โ€˜Wood Therapyโ€™ Have To Do With It?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Lizzo attends the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images Kevin Winter

For Lizzo, 2024 was all about her weight loss journey, as the โ€œAbout Damn Timeโ€ artist showed off her head-turning transformation to her nearly 12 million Instagram followers. As she steps into a new year, ya girl is showing no signs of slowing down, still putting in the work with her diet and fitness regimen and sharing her amazing results. – Angela Johnson Read More

WATCH: Grab Your Kleenex For This Touching Moment Between Derrick Rose and His Son

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 04: Former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose speaks to the audience during a half-time celebration for Derrick Rose Night at the United Center on January 4, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Getty Images Geoff Stellfox

In Chicago, January 4, 2025 was all about Derrick Rose as the city celebrated the former Bulls point guardโ€™s legacy during a halftime ceremony at the teamโ€™s United Center. But while it was heartwarming to watch everyone from former teammates to the broadcasters who called his games share their fondest memories of Roseโ€™s time with the team, one of the most touching moments of the night came courtesy of Roseโ€™s oldest son, PJ. – Angela Johnson Read More

Wait…Are Shaquille Oโ€™Neal and Dwight Howard Finally Ready to Throw Hands After a Heated Social Media Trash Back and Forth??

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Even years after both Shaquille Oโ€™Neal and Dwight Howard retired from the NBA, their petty beef continues.

On Monday, during an appearance on โ€œRay Daniels Presents,โ€ Howard opened up about his weird relationship with Oโ€™Neal: โ€œHe always thought I was trying to be him or be like him. But again, if I wanted to be you or be like you, shouldnโ€™t you take that as a compliment and to show how great you are as a player and a person.โ€ – Noah A. McGee Read More

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