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P!NK to give away banned books at upcoming Florida concerts
The singer has teamed up with PEN America to distribute copies of four books currently prohibited from schools and libraries in the state. P!NK to Give Away Banned Books at Upcoming Florida Concerts Scoop Harrison
Jacksonville Shooter Was White Supremacist, Authorities Say
The shooter in the Jacksonville Dollar General shooting was a white supremacist, according to authorities.
No Murder Charge For Susan Lorincz In Ajike Owens Case
Florida State Attorney William Gladson announced that his office would not upgrade the manslaughter charge brought against Susan Lorincz to murder in a statement on Monday. Lorincz was arrested for the shooting death of her Black neighbor Ajike Owens, who was unarmed as she stood at Lorincz's door on June 2nd.
Ya Think?: NAACP Issues Travel Advisory For Florida, “Hostile Toward African Americans”
It’s 2023, and the NAACP Board of Directors has issued a travel advisory for Florida, citing that the state is “hostile toward African Americans.” Considering MAGA-friendly Governor Ron Desantis’ blatantly racist legislation aimed at the “woke,” often a replacement for the n-word in far-right circles, where is the lie? "Under the leadership of Governor Desantis, […] The post Ya Think?: NAACP Issues Travel Advisory For Florida, “Hostile Toward African Americans” appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Tekashi 6ix9ine Speaks On Getting Stomped Out In Crocs
Tekashi 6ix9ine is speaking out on getting jumped at an LA Fitness in Florida. Cue the tiny violin music since it’s difficult to feel too much sympathy for this guy considering his entire career seems like one big troll. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @6ix9ine But, for archival purposes, let […] The post Tekashi 6ix9ine Speaks On Getting Stomped Out In Crocs appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Tekashi 6ix9ine Says He’s Not Leaving Florida or Adding Security After Catching Beatdown
Sources close to Tekashi 6ix9ine say the rapper isn't considering leaving Florida after getting jumped by g'd up Floridians. The post Tekashi 6ix9ine Says He’s Not Leaving Florida or Adding Security After Catching Beatdown appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
4 Florida Men Held In Assassination of Haitian President
Four Florida men, including the owner of a Miami-based security company, were arrested on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The post 4 Florida Men Held In Assassination of Haitian President appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Rev. Al Sharpton Leads Protest Against Florida’s Racist Erasure Of Black History
Rev. Al Sharpton led a protest in Florida on Wednesday (Feb. 15) aimed at criticizing the state's racist erasure of Black history. The post Rev. Al Sharpton Leads Protest Against Florida’s Racist Erasure Of Black History appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
College Board Waters Down AP African American Studies Course
The College Board officially released the curriculum for their AP African American Studies course on Wednesday. The release was met with backlash as many noted that contemporary topics such as intersectionality, Black feminist & queer studies, and reparations were obscured and omitted from the framework. Academics felt the move was made in response to conservative politicians like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claiming the College Board had a "political agenda". The post College Board Waters Down AP African American Studies Course appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Florida Man Ron DeSantis Blocks AP African-American Studies Classes
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has rejected the AP African-American Studies curriculum for students in the state, claiming it “lacks educational value.” News of the administration’s decision to reject the program was reported on Thursday (Jan.19th), angering many academics and Democratic lawmakers. The state’s education department had expressed its intent in a letter sent to the College Board last week. “As presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value,” the letter said. Reportedly, these officials weren’t even aware of what the AP course syllabus contained before their rejection. Related Stories There were no specific reasons for their decision given, but other R...
French Montana Releases Statement After 10 People Were Shot During His Miami Video Shoot
French Montana released a statement Friday (Jan. 6) following reports that 10 people had been injured after gunfire erupted during his music video shoot. “Last night, I was in Miami celebrating the release of my CB6 mixtape w/ friends at a local restaurant. We unfortunately were at the wrong place, at the wrong time when an incident took place that left people hurt,” Montana wrote on Twitter. “Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the victims & families at this time.” According to WSVN 7, Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to reports of a shooting outside The Licking, a restaurant in Miami Gardens, Fla., shortly before 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night. 7News reported that it remains unclear whether someone shot into the crowd or whether there was an exchange of gunf...
Fake Florida Doctor Malachi Love-Robinson Sentenced To Prison Time…Again!
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ihor Lukianenko / Getty Malachi Love-Robinson, the fake teen doctor from Florida who has been arrested so many times he might as well start renting Air BnB cells at the local county jail is now 25 years old and, well, he’s still getting himself locked up for being a grifter. According to NBC News, Malachi Love-Robinson pleaded guilty in Palm Beach County, Florida, to charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud, and he was sentenced to two years and four months in prison. Love-Robinson pleaded guilty, specifically, to stealing more than $10,000 from his employer. From NBC: Court documents show that in 2020, Robinson was working as a salesperson for a company that connects shippers with trucking companies. Instead of having customers make p...
