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A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory celebrates its 33rd anniversary, continuing to influence hip-hop today. Released in 1991, the album redefined the genre by blending jazz elements with booming basslines, creating a laid-back yet impactful sound. With tracks like “Check the Rhime” and “Scenario,” the group showcased sharp lyricism and smooth production that […]
The Police Executive Research Forum has called for changes in how U.S. police officers use physical force, particularly when dealing with individuals in medical, mental, or drug crises. The recommendations come in response to an investigation by the Associated Press that found over 1,000 deaths occurred when officers used force meant to subdue rather than […]
The Little Theatre in Rochester, in collaboration with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, screened the award-winning docu-drama “The Black Walnut” as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The film highlights the impacts of prostate cancer, particularly focusing on the health disparities faced by Black men. After the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion […]
An RPD investigator that was suspended after an incident that happened at Strong Hospital involving an EMT has reached a disciplinary agreement. According to reports back in July of 2022 the investigator car was dinged while an EMT crew was unloading a patient from their ambulance. Surveillance video shows a Confrontation between the EMT and […]
Derrick Rose was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls. He also played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies, who waived him less than a week ago. Rose announced his retirement on social media, and also bought ads in the newspapers […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter. The indictment detailing the charges against Adams, a Democrat, was still sealed late Wednesday, according to the people, who spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they […]
T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris won a $71 million lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, successfully proving that the toy company infringed on the intellectual property rights of their music group, the OMG Girlz, with its L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. After a three-week trial, a federal jury in Santa Ana, California, awarded the couple $17.8 million in […]
A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight from Oslo to Malaga was diverted to Copenhagen after a live mouse was found in a passenger’s in-flight meal. The incident occurred when a mouse scurried out of a food box being opened by a passenger. The diversion was in accordance with airline safety procedures to prevent potential risks, such […]
Kim Porter’s children released a statement denying reports that their mother ever wrote a book. (Swipe) (📸: @gettyimages) ✍🏾: #TSRStaffST pic.twitter.com/bqPwXl1Ohr — TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) September 25, 2024
Greece police announced they located a police gun that was stolen from an officer’s personnel vehicle at a gym parking lot. Reports say the gun was stolen from the locked car back in July on West Ridge Rd along with a vest. Reports say the gun was found in Buffalo earlier this week. No other information […]
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