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A Black man was nearly shot for encouraging people to practice social distancing. The incident occurred at Nick’s Roast Beef in Philadelphia, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Black man, who has yet to be identified, was riding a bike when he stopped at Nick’s Roast Beef, where several people were on a patio eating.…

Some Americans have decided to ignore the threat of being infected by COVID-19 in order to have fun on Memorial Day. Images of packed pool parties and crowded clubs circulated on social media throughout the weekend. One hotspot proved to be Daytona Beach, Florida, a place that has a tradition of hosting Memorial Day weekend…

Another Black person has encountered violence for allegedly failing to practice social distancing or wear a face mask. Video of an incident that occurred at a Walmart in Birmingham, Alabama, has caused a stir on social media. A Black woman, who has yet to be identified, became upset after a store employee asked her to…

Like most major cities in America, Baltimore continues to deal with issues surrounding new cases of COVID-19. However, a lot of the medical facilities are struggling to treat potential patients affected by the virus because of crime, according to the Baltimore Sun. To inspire a downturn in crime, Baltimore mayor Jack Young begged the residents…

The friendly skies aren’t always so friendly. A video of a fight that occurred on American Airlines has gone viral. On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the video began trending on social media. In the video, posted by Facebook user Dre Justice, a Black woman became upset with a White woman who sat next to her…

An 11-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after a dispute over a juice box turned violent. The incident happened last week at Post Elementary School in Houston, KTRK reported Tuesday, Feb. 25. Kamauri Williamson, a fifth-grade student, allegedly got into an altercation with a teacher, who has yet to be identified, over a juice…

Acclaimed Philadelphia-based playwright James Ijames is readying himself for the Chicago premiere of his play Kill Move Paradise at the TimeLine Theatre. Directed by Wardell Julius Clark, the cast is set in purgatory, where four young Black men who have been killed are waiting to learn where their souls will spend the afterlife. Besides TimeLine’s…

A man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a teenage girl who refused to have sex with him. The incident occurred in Gary, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2020, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. On Friday, Feb. 7, Shamar Walker faced charges in a Lake County, Indiana, courtroom, which included attempted murder, aggravated battery,…

Chicago femcee Chella H emerged on the music scene during the city’s drill hip-hop era. She has collaborated with the likes of other notable local and national rap artists like Trina, Kash Doll, Bump J, Lil Durk, King Louie, Katie Got Bandz and Sasha Go Hard. The self-proclaimed “First Lady of Chicago,” discussed her current…

The body count continues to rise for those who come in contact with rapper DaBaby. The latest man who was beaten down by DaBaby’s crew – and robbed on camera – indicated that he plans to sue the rising rapper. According to TMZ, who obtained the video of DaBaby’s people pummeling a promoter named Kenneth,…

Parents whose children attend a school in Henderson, North Carolina, were furious after video emerged of a resource officer slamming an 11-year-old child to the floor. Days after the video of the child being assaulted surfaced on Dec. 12, the officer was reportedly fired on Dec. 16, according to WNCN. On the surveillance video, the…

Lil Reese may not be able to rap again after being shot in the neck. The Chicago-based rapper revealed on Instagram that he can no longer speak. “Voiceless rite now,” he captioned the photo posted in Nov. 30. “I lost my voice, I didn’t lose my life, God is good.” In another post, Lil Reese…

The hysteria around Popeyes chicken sandwich continues. One day after it was reported that a man was stabbed to death over the sand which, videos of fights at Popeyes have emerged. In a video that was captured in Los Angeles by Instagram user @famousboi.d, two drivers got into a spat over who was next…

Jealously and anger caused a woman to use her car as a weapon. According to KLFY, Lakeisha Rideau became furious after seeing her ex-boyfriend with his new girlfriend. Police say Rideau, 26, was at the Crestview Apartment complex in Opelousas, Louisana, on Oct. 19 when she spotted her ex-boyfriend and his new companion. The couple…

Another White police officer has been found not guilty of murder after killing an unarmed Black man. On Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, ex-Dekalb County Police Officer Robert “Chip” Olsen was found not guilty of murdering Anthony Hill, according to WSB-TV. In March 2015, Olsen confronted Hill, who was naked and unarmed at an apartment complex…

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Another unarmed Black man died in police custody after being stopped for a minor offense. The incident occurred in Las Vegas when Byron Lee Williams, 50, was riding his bicycle at 6 a.m., according to Las Vegas Sun. Police officers Benjamin Vazquez, 27, and Patrick Campbell, 28, attempted to stop Williams for a moving violation.…

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Six Philadelphia police officers were shot Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14, 2019, by at least one active shooter at a home near Temple University, according to the New York Times and other media outlets. Sgt. Eric Gripp, a spokesman for the Philadelphia Police Department’s Public Affairs Unit, posted updates on the department’s Twitter page over several…

Two siblings who were involved in a violent brawl at Disneyland in Orange County, California, were charged on July 23. The violent incident took place on July 6 and was captured on video. A verbal confrontation occurred between the family members which escalated into a physical fight. Disneyland security was not at the location when…

A frustrating day at the DMV caused a woman to react with violence. Vanessa D. Richey, 34, arrived at a DMV in Kansas City on July 9, 2019, according to Kansas City Star. After seeing a long line, Richey became upset and walked past others who were already in line and approached the counter. She told…