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Friday, July 2, 2021

Former Ohio Cop Who Fatally Shot Andre Hill Requests Trial Be Moved

Adam Coy, the former Columbus, Ohio, cop who fatally shot Andre Hill last year, has requested his trial be moved to another city due to fears that it would be “impossible” to impanel an impartial jury.

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11 Thoughts, Prayers and Concerns About the Verzuz 'Battle' Between OG Bobby Brown and OG Keith Sweat

On Thursday, July 1, in a collaboration between EssenceFest and Verzuz, Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat, two kings of the stage (pun intended), took to the stage to face-off in the pandemic-created battle royale series.

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Geto Boys Reloaded Proves That Yes, Rap Can Age Gracefully

Originally formed in 1987 by the godfather of Houston rap, J. Prince, the Geto Boys would reach unprecedented heights with vivid tales of murder and mayhem sprinkled with a political perspective that spoke for the Houston streets with no voice of their own. As one of the most influential groups in the history of rap…

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Firing Upheld for Officer Who Obtained the No-Knock Warrant That Led to the Fatal Shooting of Breonna Taylor

The death of Breonna Taylor last year was one of the most tragic events in a year defined by tragedy. While it’s nothing close to the justice Taylor deserves, the firing of the officer who obtained the no-knock warrant that led to her fatal police shooting has been upheld.

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Watch Out World, She's Dior Now: Yara Shahidi Is the Legendary French Design House's Newest Face

If you were wondering what Grown-ish and Black-ish star Yara Shahidi will be getting into next—that is, other than continuing to double-major in Social Studies and African-American Studies at Harvard—apparently, she’ll be slipping into something by Christian Dior. The 21-year-old actress, executive producer and…

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Pride & Prejudice: Exploring Black LGBTQ+ Histories and Cultures

  In the rich tapestry of history, the threads of Black LGBTQ+ narratives have often been overlooked. This journey into their stories is an ...