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Source: Dennis Macdonald / Getty It often seems that no matter how much evidence there is that the justice system is systemically biased against Black people, the bar for proving racial discrimination in said system only ever gets higher. And it’s even more of an uphill battle to prove racial discrimination happened when the alleged victim of that discrimination actually is a criminal who committed a horrible crime. Well, on […]

Source: charnsitr / Getty A new bill in Ohio would make unprotected casual sex a felony for men, says state Rep. Anita Somani. The “Conception Begins at Erection Act” has been proposed by Somani and state Rep. Tristan Rader. The two democrats believe that men should hold the same legal culpability that women do for unwanted pregnancies. “You don’t get pregnant on your own,” Somani said.” “If you’re going to […]

Kendrick Lamar’s bold fashion choices always make a statement, and his Super Bowl look was no exception. His flared pants had fans buzzing—and if you’re looking to channel his style, Balenciaga’s Light Blue Flared Pants are the perfect match. The price? A cool $850. Here’s where to get them and how to make them your own., Kendrick Lamar’s bold fashion choices always make a statement, and his Super Bowl look […]

A 1910 watercolor portrait of Belle da Costa Greene by Laura Coombs Hills. The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, gift of the Estate of Belle da Costa Greene. Deborah W. Parker, University of Virginia “Just Because I am a Librarian doesn’t mean I have to dress like one.” With this breezy pronouncement, Belle da Costa Greene handily differentiated herself from most librarians. She stood out for other reasons, too. […]

Source: ROBYN BECK / Getty It was just a couple of years ago that the rapper formerly known as Kanye West had turned his own world upside down by tweeting vehemently antisemitic hate speech for the world to see, which ultimately caused him to lose major brand deals and arguably become somewhat of an industry pariah. After doubling down on his hateful words, and after former associates of his started airing […]

Source: Tetra Images / Getty A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Office of Personnel Management’s deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” offer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The National Desk (@tnd) U.S. District Judge George O’Toole prevented the agency from implementing the program’s deadline during a brief hearing held hours before federal workers were required notify OPM of whether […]

Source: JEFF HAYNES / Getty   The Louisiana Superdome, now known as the Caesars Superdome, is one of the most celebrated sports venues in the world. Since opening its doors in 1975, this New Orleans landmark has hosted some of the most historic and electrifying events in sports. From championship games to iconic moments, the Superdome has provided the backdrop for thrilling performances that resonate through time. Here’s a look […]

Source: Carolyn Hood / R1 For the first time ever, the NFL worked with a local New Orleans artist to handcraft the Super Bowl logo and theme art. The designs are a vibrant expression of the city’s local culture and a celebration of Super Bowl LIX. RELATED: The History Of The Super Bowl In New Orleans Source: Carolyn Hood / R1 Who is Tahj Williams? Tahj Williams, also known as Queen […]

Source: James D. Morgan / Getty Rescuers are searching for a plane that went missing in Alaska’s Norton Sound with 10 people on board, according to Alaska’s News Source. The Bering Air Caravan disappeared while traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, and authorities are working to determine its last known coordinates. White Mountain Fire Chief Jack Adams told Alaska’s News Source that the plane vanished from radar along the coast between […]