Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
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A restaurant has issued an apology to a black woman and her son after they denied them service over the boy's choice of clothing. Marcia Grant and her son Dallas were repeatedly told that they couldn't eat at Ouzo Bay in Baltimore in a video she recorded and posted on…
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The family of a Texas woman who once portrayed Aunt Jemima has called on the brand to reconsider its recent move to scrap the portrait from its branding. This comes after a slew of anti-racism protests swept the United States and other major cities across the globe, following the death…
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A disgruntled would-be shopper at a Walmart in Florida has been filmed attempting to push and shove his way into the store after being prevented from entering due to his refusal to don a face mask. A clip of the incident - which has been viewed more than four million…
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A man has vowed never to dine at The Chowder House restaurant in Fairbanks, Alaska, ever again - after complaining that an employee was wearing an anti-racism t-shirt. The Chowder House employee, who uses the Twitter handle @bryantinak, tweeted: "Someone complained about me wearing my favorite shirt today on our…
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A TikTok user who, along with his friends, reportedly found a dead body inside a suitcase washed up on a beach in Seattle, uploaded a video of the moment to the app. The video, which was captioned "something traumatic happened that changed my life," per the Metro, shows a group…
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NASCAR has released a statement confirming that they found a noose in African-American driver Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing has stated that they have launched an immediate investigation into the “heinous act” Wallace is the only full-time Black driver in…
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A single teenager Black Lives Matter protester was harassed and allegedly assaulted by a group of men after she decided to walk through an "All Lives Matter redneck biker protest" holding a BLM sign. Video footage taken last Sunday (June 14) in a town called Bethel in Ohio shows 19-year-old…
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One of the four polices officers currently facing charges for the death of 46-year-old George Floyd has been confronted by a member of the public while shopping for groceries. As reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, J. Alexander Kueng was released from the Hennepin County Jail shortly before 7:30 PM…
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Seattle police are investigating a reported shooting inside the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) Zone. This is the second reported shooting in 48 hours. Writing on the official Seattle Police Department Twitter account, a spokesperson said: "Police investigating reported shooting inside CHOP zone. One person at HMC with gun shot…
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On Monday, Stacy Talbert - a deputy in McIntosh County and 15-year police veteran - went viral after live-streaming her reaction to an incident at a McDonald's restaurant. In the candid 3-minute-15-second video, Talbert breaks down in tears as she details her experience of trying to place an order for…
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One man has been killed and 11 others wounded in an overnight shooting in Minneapolis, police have confirmed. Confirming the news on the official Minneapolis Police Twitter account, officials said: "Multiple people shot in area of 2900 block Hennepin S. Please stay away from this area. More info when available."…
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An interview with Rayshard Brooks discussing criminal justice in the US has been unearthed, in which he says he wished the system didn't treat people "like animals". The interview was recorded back in February with a company called Reconnect, which focuses on fighting "recidivism, incarceration, and addiction", per their website.…
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The second of the four Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of 46-year-old George Floyd has reportedly been released from jail after posting the $750,000 bail. Per the Minneapolis Star Tribune, J. Alexander Kueng was released from the Hennepin County Jail shortly before 7:30 PM on Friday, after successfully…
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One week ago (June 12), 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by a police officer in Atlanta when he attempted to flee an arrest. His death has resulted in unrest and tumultuous consequences in the city of Atlanta, including a fresh wave of protests. [caption id="attachment_12600621" align="aligncenter" width="614"] Credit: PA…
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A young South Korean man has captured the moment he was attacked by a racist thug inside of a 7-Eleven store in New York City. Sungmin Kwon, 23, says he was just trying to buy some juice and popcorn from the store near his home in Queens, when the man…
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The US Supreme Court has ruled on Thursday (June 18), that the Trump administration cannot execute its plan to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), and has stated that it will remain in place. The DACA program has allowed nearly 800,000 young people - referred to as…
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Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and a former ambassador to Ireland, has at the age of 92. Smith died at her home in Manhattan on Wednesday. [caption id="attachment_12600476" align="aligncenter" width="439"] Credit: PA Images[/caption] Her daughter, Kym, confirmed to sad news to The New…
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A Colorado couple has been accused of killing their 11-year-old son after forcing him to drink large amounts of water. The couple, from Colorado Springs, are now facing several charges including child abuse and first-degree murder. The Colorado Springs Gazette reported that 41-year-old Ryan Sabin and 42-year-old Tara Sabin handed…
