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“New Slaves”– Kanye West Goes for Rap God (Again)

Be great at your craft if you’re gonna have a God complex. Kanye West satisfies both conditions. Because of that, his song “New Slaves” makes more sense to audiences. West released “New Slaves”, in all its bitter, but...
by Imani Jackson
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Kelly Rowland’s ‘Dirty Laundry’ Sheds Shame, Tackles Envy

Original Destiny’s Child member and solo artist Kelly Rowland gave listeners a candid view of some trying experiences—namely an abusive romantic relationship and envy of band-mate Beyonce in her new song “Dirty Laundry....
by Imani Jackson
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We Saw This Coming: Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries ‘Regrets’ His Words

his was a troubling week for Abercrombie & Fitch and its company, Hollister.  Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries’ statements about catering to cool kids went viral after a Business Insider story addressed the bran...
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Fifteen-Year Teacher Cheating Scandal Yields Indictments

As the adage goes, those who can do. However, some who won’t cheat. The New York Times recently reported a triple-state cheating ring for teacher certification exams. Clarence D. Mumford Sr. pleaded guilty to charges that he ...
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Angelina Jolie Opens up to NYT About Double Mastectomy

“We often speak of  ‘Mommy’s mommy,’ and I find myself trying to explain the illness that took her away from us,” award-winning actress Angelina Jolie wrote in an op-ed in Tuesday’s New York Times. “They have ask...
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Abercrombie & Fitch’s Anti-Fat Agenda: Mean Man CEO, Bias & Dollars

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries angered customers and possible customers with size discriminatory statements and beliefs that larger people, especially women, should not wear his brand. A recent Business Insider story...
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The Charles Ramsey Effect: On Rhetoric and Doing Right

Are forked tongues so common that bare-bones wisdom is off-putting? A recent example of the doing-the-right-thing versus having the “right” sound is Charles Ramsey. His actions resulted in freeing women who had been missing...
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Why Americans Shouldn’t Expect the Worst, Even In Times of Terror

Most Americans expect some terrorism, according to the Pew Research Center. The center recently reported about 75% of survey respondents believe that “occasional acts of terrorism in the U.S. will be part of life in the futur...
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Appellate Court Denies Inclusion of New Evidence in Warren Hill Case

ourts seem conflicted on Warren Hill’s fate. On Tuesday, an appellate court ruled 2-1 to block a habeas petition for Hill. The petition would have opened the door to consider new evidence in his case. That evidence includes c...
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Misidentifying a Student as a Suspect: Help Find Sunil Tripathi

Sunil “Sunny” Tripathi is a Brown University student who has been missing since March 16, according to reports. Initially, Tripathi’s name went viral when he was misidentified as a suspect in the Boston Marathon attack. T...
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Rick Ross: Reebok Loses 300 Pounds and Drops Rapper for Rape Lyrics

thletic apparel company Reebok ditched Rick Ross following community outrage over Ross’s rape lyrics. On his song “U.O.E.N.O” Ross rapped, “Put molly all in her champagne/she ain’t even know it/I took her home and I e...
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How Nepotism and “Normalcy” Affect American Jobs

iversity experts recently participated in a conference call discussing race, cronyism, education and networks in the job market. The Russell Sage Foundation, which conducts and spreads social science research, hosted the call. ...
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The Steubenville Rape Case, Social Media and Human Decency

fter two teens, Trent Mays and Ma’lik Richmond, were found delinquent in the rape of a teen girl, the now-infamous night brings forward issues with which the nation grapples. Consent. The lack thereof. Underage drinking. Dece...
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Beyonce Song Annoys Keyshia Cole, Inspires Limbaugh, Props Up Old Gender Roles

eyonce’s got folks riled up again. The current focus is on her latest single, “Bow Down/I Been On,” which includes Beyonce calling some folks b*tches and telling them to bow down, with sonic variations and feminine falset...
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The 80 Hour Work Week: Extreme Working to Make Ends Meet

hile wealth increases among the upper echelon, many others exist in post-recession survival mode.  Unemployment hovers just below 8 percent, increase-minimum-wage discussions recur, and employers increasingly want the best ban...
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