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BET Is Celebrating Black LGBTQ People With #29DaysOfQueerExcellence

Diamond Jeune, DI
February 10, 2020
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Every day throughout the month of February, BET’s social media network will highlight different Black LGBTQ people, their stories, and their work. What We Know: […]

J.C. Watts Launches the Black News Channel, but how Black is it?

Alex Haynes
February 10, 2020
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It’s monumental that for the first time in history, a cable news channel has launched solely focused on reaching Black people. Regardless of your personal […]

Jelani Maraj, Nicki Minaj’s Brother Gets 25 Years for Child Rape

Destiny Joseph-Steele, DI
February 9, 2020
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The brother to rapper Nicki Minaj, who was convicted for the rape of his stepdaughter in 2017, will now be headed to jail for life. […]

Kobe’s Memorial Service Date and Location Announced

Javier Garay
February 7, 2020
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A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and all those among the fallen will be held on the morning of Feb. 24th […]

HS Principal Suspended After Suggesting Kobe Bryant Deserved to Die

Alldon Thompson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
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A high school principal apologized after sharing a Facebook post; the post suggested Kobe Bryant deserved to die in the helicopter crash. What We Know: […]

32-year-old U.S. Citizen Dies in Texas Border Custody

Javier Garay
February 7, 2020
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A U.S. citizen died while in the custody of the Customs and Border Protection(CBP) on Tuesday evening, the agency announced Wednesday. What We Know: The […]

DHS Suspends Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Programs for NY Residents

Javier Garay
February 7, 2020
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On Wednesday, acting secretary of Homeland Security stated residents of New York State may no longer participle in certain Trusted Traveler Programs, including Global Entry. […]