racism
Author Who Wrote Bad Reviews of Black Writers’ Books Dropped
Cait Corrain, a white author, was dropped by her publisher for writing numerous bad reviews of books by Black & other POC authors while praising her own on Goodreads. The incidents highlight a "review bombing" problem on Goodreads.
Erica Mena Apologizes After Calling Spice A Monkey On ‘LHHATL’
Erica Mena regrets calling Spice a monkey and apologizes.
Mississippi Cops Admit Obstruction In “Goon Squad” Beating
Six former white police officers from Rankin, Mississippi have pleaded guilty to hindering the prosecution while being investigated for their brutal assault on two Black men in January.
Black Northwestern Football Players Claim Racial Hazing
Two Black former players on Northwestern University's football team filed lawsuits against the school alleging being put through hazing, which took on a racist tone as they were forced to be in watermelon-eating contests.
Diageo Cuts Ties With Diddy’s Ciroc and DeLeon
In late May, Sean Diddy Combs sued his longtime spirits partner Diageo, citing racism and claiming the brand was falling short in their support of Ciroc and DeLeon. Today (June 27), Diageo announced it is severing its business ties with Diddy. Diddy filed his lawsuit with the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan. Per the […]
Black TikToker Shames Plane Passenger Over Racist Texts
A Black woman travel influencer confronted a fellow plane passenger over racist text messages he sent to his family, capturing the encounter on TikTok. Talia Rouse showed how the man, who is unidentified, complained about having to sit next to Black and gay people on the flight from Puerto Rico to Atlanta. The post Black TikToker Shames Plane Passenger Over Racist Texts appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Cringe: Man Charged With Murder of Jordan Neely Speaks
Daniel Penny spoke publicly for the first time since his arrest for putting Jordan Neely in a lethal chokehold on a New York City subway train almost a month ago. In the interview with the post, Neely claimed it "wasn't about race" and suggested that he would do what he did again in a similar situation. The post Cringe: Man Charged With Murder of Jordan Neely Speaks appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
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.
NYC Bikkke “Karen” Caught Trying To Take CitiBike From Black Teen
A viral video posted to social media over the weekend captured a white nurse in New York City attempting to take a bike from a Black teen, screaming for help and apparently weaponizing "white tears" during the incident. NYC Health + Hospitals, where the unidentified woman works, has said she is on leave pending an investigation. The post NYC Bikkke “Karen” Caught Trying To Take CitiBike From Black Teen appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Kanye West Hires Far-Right Op Milo Yiannopoulos To Direct His Political Campaign
This would be hilarious if it wasn't just weird. Nah, it's still pretty damn funny. The post Kanye West Hires Far-Right Op Milo Yiannopoulos To Direct His Political Campaign appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Jordan Neely’s Chokehold Death On Subway Ruled A Homicide
A medical examiner confirmed that the death of Jordan Neely, a Black homeless man who was put in a chokehold by a white straphanger on an F train in New York City, was a homicide. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked other witnesses to come forward with information. The post Jordan Neely’s Chokehold Death On Subway Ruled A Homicide appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Charges Filed Against Ralph Yarl Shooting Suspect, 84-Year Old White Guy
The man who is suspected of shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl has been identified and charged. Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson announced the charges of assault and criminal action against Andrew Lester on Monday, as well as declaring that there is a warrant for his arrest. Protesters had decried the police releasing Lester after holding him in custody for 24 hours after the shooting. The post Charges Filed Against Ralph Yarl Shooting Suspect, 84-Year Old White Guy appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
