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Monday Night Raw, the long-running live WWE wrestling program featuring some of the promotion's biggest names, will soon get the Netflix treatment in a live airing happening at the top of next year. During the broadcast, Travis Scott will be on hand to deliver a new theme song at the Intuit Dome for Monday Night Raw according to WWE Chief Content Officer, Triple H.

The news was announced on the second night of ComplexCon during Travis Scott's closing set, held on the main stage at the Los Angeles Convention Center.... Read more

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Katt Williams is taking umbrage with Saturday Night Live. He has called out the sketch series for casting a female to parody him and more.

As spotted on Page Six the comedian recently did an interview at the Vulture Festival in Los Angeles. While on stage the Friday After Next star spoke about his historic career and much more. To no surprise he had a very hot take when questioned about the comedy series and how they spoofed him on several episodes.... Read more

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Saafir, a talented rapper who was a standout lyricist in the 1990s, was an influential component of the sprawling West Coast underground scene that boosted the likes of the Hieroglyphics and more. According to one of Saafir's close allies in music, the "Light Sleeper" rapper died on Tuesday morning after reports of him battling health issues surfaced years ago.

On Tuesday (November 19), Xzibit shared a photo of Saafir, who also went by the name of Shaft Yella, with a caption that revealed that the rapper had passed away.... Read more

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The Black church has long played a key role in social justice movements like the Civil Rights Movement, but its impact on climate change may not be as widely recognized. In recent years, however, a growing number of Black churches across the U.S. have come together to advocate for climate action.

The Black church's involvement in climate change reportedly came into the spotlight around 2013, when hundreds of faith leaders gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to support President Obama's Climate Change Plan as part of the larger "I Will #ActOnClimate" campaign, according to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.... Read more

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By FOX Business

Published  November 18, 2024 4:55am CST

West Springfield High School in Springfield, Virginia, on January 18, 2012. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty

In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community Oriented Policing Services to oversee funds for the hiring of police in schools. Another reason is the Columbine High School massacre in 1999.... Read more

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Nov. 15, 2024, at the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center in New York City. | Source: Ben Crump Law

The estate of Malcolm X, including family members, on Friday announced it filed a lawsuit against entities they allege were involved in the civil rights icon's assassination nearly 60 years ago.

The family and their lawyers spoke from New York City during a press conference at the Malcolm X & Dr.... Read more

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Lil Durk has entered a not guilty plea in his murder-for-hire case in California this week, setting the stage for an upcoming trial that has been set for the top of next year. Lil Durk is accused of ordering members of his OTF (Only The Family) collective to carry out a revenge killing in response to the shooting death of King Von.

The Chicago Tribune reports that Lil Durk, 32, was in a Los Angeles court on Thursday (November 14) for his arraignment in connection to the death of a family member of rival Quando Rondo.... Read more

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Howard University's highly regarded Bison Swimming and Diving Team was recently featured in the latest episode of We Are Here, a compelling six-part PBS and WHUT TV docuseries that highlights Black excellence in underrepresented sports and activities. The episode focused on Howard's head swimming coach, Nicholas Askew, and his unwavering commitment to fostering community and promoting swimming across racial lines.

Under Askew's leadership, the team has been at the forefront of efforts to make swimming more inclusive, with programs like swim camps designed to educate both athletes and their families.... Read more

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