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A teacher in Dallas is under investigation for including mass shooter Kyle Rittenhouse in an assignment about heroes. On Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, the Dallas Independent School District issued an apology after a teacher at W.T. White High School gave students an assignment on the “hero for the modern age,” according to KTVT-TV. Students were…

The police chief in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is catching flack after he appeared to blame protesters for being shot. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, police Chief Daniel Miskinis held a news conference to discuss the arrest of the suspected shooter, Kyle Rittenhouse, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Rittenhouse, 17, drove from…

The Wisconsin National Gaurd has been deployed to Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of a Black man. On Aug. 24, Gov. Tony Evers called on the National Gaurd after protesters took to the streets, angered over the shooting of Jacob Blake, according to The Associated Press. Blake was shot several times at close range…

Another act of police violence has shocked the nation. During the early morning on Aug. 21, a Black man was killed after members of the Lafayette Police Department reportedly fired 11 rounds at the victim, according to Lafayette Daily Advertiser. Police responded to a disturbance at a gas station that involved Trayford Pellerin, 31, who…

A man was jailed for illegally detaining a Black teenager. Newsweek recently reported that the incident occurred on June 9, 2020 in Hillsborough County, Florida. During the early morning hours, the Black teen, who has yet to be identified, was on his way to basketball practice when he was stopped by Luis Santos, who was…

The city of Chicago continues to call for an end to gun violence following a mass shooting that took place at a funeral. On July 21, a group of family and friends gathered at the Rhodes Funeral Services funeral home to pay their final respects to Donnie Weathersby, 31, according to Chicago Tribune. Weatherby was…

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A couple’s spat turned violent after a man refused to argue with his mate. The incident occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to the Shreveport Times. Jenalisha Lawrence, 29, reportedly confronted her 34-year-old boyfriend, who has yet to be identified. When Lawrence’s boyfriend refused to argue, she allegedly pulled out a gun and shot him. Lawrence…

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…