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Black Families Win Millions in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
When the names of Black victims fade from the headlines, the questions of accountability often linger. Some suspects are acquitted or never charged; others are convicted. And sometimes, families win millions of dollars in civil court. No settlement can undo a death or make a family whole. But these legal victories can still matter, especially when they force cities to acknowledge the harm caused.
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Kevin Hart Defends Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd Joke
Kevin Hart is facing heavy backlash after he recently defended some of the jokes at his Netflix roast, where Tony Hinchcliffe drew criticism for a George Floyd joke that referenced Floyd, who was killed by former police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020.
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George Floyd Joke at Kevin Hart Roast: Lil Rel’s Response
Lil Rel Howery criticized Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about George Floyd at the Kevin Hart roast, calling it disgusting and questioning why there was no reason to bring Floyd into the event.
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Wayans Brothers Slam Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd Joke
Shawn and Marlon Wayans said edgy material has always been part of stand-up, but comedians still have to deliver a strong punchline when tackling painful subjects, noting that if you take it there, the laugh has to be worth the offense.
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Kevin Hart Slammed for George Floyd Joke
Terrence Floyd has publicly criticized Kevin Hart for not shutting down a controversial joke about his brother during the livestreamed event, saying Hart should have stopped the joke immediately the moment it left Tony Hinchcliffe’s mouth.
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Derek Chauvin Files For New Trial Over Conviction In George Floyd’s Murder
Derek Chauvin, found guilty in George Floyd’s death, is appealing for a new trial. Dr. Andrew Baker concluded Floyd died from “cardiopulmonary arrest,” finding no signs of asphyxia, though other doctors claimed asphyxia based on video footage.
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Basquiat Artwork Exhibition Coming to Atlanta
Fans of Jean-Michel Basquiat will have a chance to get up close and personal with some of his work at Atlanta's High Museum of Art in 2027. The exhibit, organized by the Princeton University Art Museum, will highlight a lesser-known side of Basquiat's groundbreaking artwork: printmaking. Set to run from Feb. 19 to May 16, 2027, the exhibit includes more than 50 works and centers on the famed artist's 1984 Blue Ribbon paintings.
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Viral Alabama Mayor Randall Woodfin Explained
Birmingham has seen a 75% reduction in homicides compared to the same period last year in the first one hundred days into his third term. Detectives have made arrests in every homicide case this year, achieving a 100 percent clearance rate in alignment with the Birmingham Police Department's seven-point crime reduction strategy. Robberies are down 26.7 percent, aggravated assaults are down 30.1 percent, and total violent crime is down 31.8 percent.
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Rick Ross Explains Loss of Wingstop Franchise Stake
Rick Ross clarified that he transitioned from being a franchisee to holding company stock after his restaurant footprint dropped from roughly 28 franchise locations down to one store in Mississippi.
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Black Celeb Halloween Costumes 2026 Ideas
Halloween 2026 is officially upon us, and Black Hollywood has already raised the bar for creative storytelling. With the holiday falling on Saturday, the weekend rollouts started early and the references run deep. From Janelle Monáe's masterclass in special-effects prosthetics to Keke Palmer's sharp-witted cinematic homages, our favorite stars aren't just wearing costumes; they're delivering full-scale productions. Meanwhile, Gen Z trendsetters like North West and Chlöe Bailey are proving that nostalgic pop-culture deep cuts and high-glam execution make the ultimate pairing.
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Nelly: Taylor Swift Gave Me $50K at McDonald’s
Nelly says he got way more than a quarter-pound of cheddar from Taylor Swift in exchange for a last-minute performance revealing she handed over 50K in a McDonald's bag. The rapper told the story on an episode of The Breakfast Club explaining T-Swift called him out of the blue in 2011 and told him she needed a big favor. He says Taylor told him she and her friends had made up a routine to Hot in Herre the night before a concert in Houston Texas and asked him to fly down from St. Louis for the show.