Alabama State

Walker County, AL

Floyd County, KY

Martin, KY

A man was arrested for the 2023 murder of a woman along with his father, a well-connected dentist in Kentucky, and another man who are accused of hiding evidence and cleaning up the woman's blood, according to multiple news reports. On July 30, Michael "M.K." McKinney III, 24, was arrested...

3, including a dentist, arrested in high-profile murder case

Area Mama was a popular gay crossdresser in Nigeria. (Photo courtesy Area Mama’s Facebook page) Police in Nigeria have confirmed the death of popular gay crossdresser in the country’s capital. Authorities on Aug. 8 found Area Mama’s body along the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway in Abuja. Several LGBTQ activists...

Popular gay crossdresser murdered in Nigeria

A court heard Adriana Orme played a major role in an online group that paid for baby monkeys to be taken from their mothers.

Woman admits being part of monkey torture network

New Jersey State

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Two Black people are suing their former high school in New Jersey, alleging “extreme, egregious, widespread” racism.

White Student Whipped Black Peer While Changing In Locker Room: Lawsuit

Houston, TX

Vanity Williams, a 34-year-old Black transgender woman who had recently started nursing school, was shot to death August 3 in the lobby of her apartment building in Houston. Williams’s friends are remembering her fondly, and they say they don’t know why anyone would want to kill her. But Tristian Sanders, 26, a man who police say was known to Williams, was arrested a week later and charged with murder. She was found in the lobby suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Black transgender Air Force veteran Vanity Williams shot to death in Houston

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

José Rolón isn't letting conservatives attack his family without a fight. The influencer, known by the handle @nycgaydad, has filed a defamation lawsuit against right-wing host and conspiracy theorist Stew Peters months after the pundit accused him – without evidence – of committing sex crimes against his three young children.

This gay dad was called a 'pervert homo' by a right-wing talk show host. Now, he's suing (exclusive)

Ruth Johnson Colvin, the founder of a literacy initiative that has taught millions of people worldwide, died on Sunday aged 107. In the early 1960s, concern over low literacy rates in her community of Syracuse, New York, inspired Ms Colvin to launch a tutoring service in her basement that eventually grew into Literacy Volunteers of America.

Ruth Johnson Colvin, global literacy corps founder, dies at 107

Coffee County, GA

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Nigerian police are investigating the death of a Nigerian transgender TikToker known as “Abuja Area Mama”. The beaten and bruised body of 33-year-old transgender woman was found along a highway in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday, local media report. Abuja Area Mama had a loyal fan base on...

Nigerian transgender TikToker found dead

TIME

The Second Gentleman gave a little master class in how to be a guy's guy as well as a wife guy

The Doug Emhoff Model of Masculinity

From bare arms to picked out afros, here are a few times inspiring Black political figures have made powerful beauty statements. Black women have never had the privilege of not being political––and neither has our beauty. Texturism leads to government-mandated hair discrimination, featurism turns into the fight against “pretty privilege” while systemic racism makes maintenance––like hair, nails, and makeup––unaffordable to the working class. Throughout history, however, Black political figures reclaimed their beauty to fight against––and attest to––the difficulties we face across the board.

3 Times Black Political Figures Used Beauty To Make A Powerful Statement

Panama City, FL

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A recent state inspection has led to the temporary closure of a Mission Barbecue location in Panama City, Florida. The establishment, known for its slow-cooked meats and variety of barbecue styles, faced significant issues that required immediate attention.

A recent state inspection has led to the closure of a BBQ restaurant in Florida

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Virginia City, NV

A Virginia sheriff's office has launched an investigation into an alleged racist incident that was shared on TikTok.

Black Man Accuses White Couple Of Racist Treatment In Viral TikTok

Knoxville, TN

Video footage of an employee reading the private journal of a patient undergoing cancer treatment aloud to other staff members went viral last week, leading to the termination of some employees and widespread public outrage. In the footage, a female employee of Premier Dental Group in Knoxville, TN, wearing black...

Video of dental employees mocking patient sparks public fury, backlash

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Have you ever experienced the awkward situation of being asked to switch seats by another passenger while traveling on a flight or train? It can be a tricky situation to navigate, and you might wonder if you're a bad person for refusing to give up your window seat or making someone else move. Fortunately, an etiquette expert has shed some light on the correct behavior in these situations. Diane Gottsman, from The Protocol School of Texas, has given insight into the correct behavior when passengers ask to switch seats, reports LADbible.

Expert shares the best way to respond if a fellow passenger asks to switch seats

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Judge Allred recognized for service

Walker County District Judge Henry Allred has been recognized for his exceptional service and professional dedication during his tenure as President of the Alabama District Judges...

Judge Allred recognized for service

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