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Author and professor Peter Dreier has strongly criticized the Los Angeles Dodgers for accepting President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / February 1

Karla Sofía Gascón Says ‘I Am Not a Racist’ Following Backlash From Resurfaced Offensive Tweets

“I have been judged and condemned without trial,” the Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez star writes after she made controversial remarks about Muslims and the murder of George Floyd

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 31

Karla Sofia Gascon apologises for 'causing hurt' with past social media posts

Karla Sofia Gascon has apologised for having "caused hurt" with her past social media posts. The 'Emilia Perez' star - who recently became the first trans

Entertainment News / IndieWire / January 30

Karla Sofía Gascón Offers an Apology That May Not Be Enough

The Best Actress Oscar nominee is under fire for tweets she made in 2020 and 2021 that disparaged George Floyd, Muslims, and even Oscar diversity.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / January 30

Karla Sofía Gascón Faces Criticism Over Resurfaced Tweets About George Floyd, Islam

The Oscar-nominated actress described Islam as an "infection for humanity" and compared diversity at the 2021 ceremony as a "Black Lives Matter protest"

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / November 26

Walmart Caves to Conservative Pressure, Retreats on DEI Policies

The company will not renew a five-year commitment for an equity racial center created after the murder of George Floyd in 2020

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Olympians who are killer social media influencers

When the 17 Olympians below aren't training to win gold for their country, they're living their best lives as social media influencers. Keep scrolling to see them.

Miami Dolphins News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Hires Top Lawyers After Miami Police Incident, Calls For George Floyd Justice Act

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill has assembled a high-profile legal team following his controversial encounter with Miami-Dade Police earlier this month that caught the NFL world by storm.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / August 25

The Right Is Doing All It Can to Hamstring Racial Equity Groups

A flurry of funding that went to Black nonprofits after George Floyd’s 2020 murder is being pulled back amid a right-wing backlash

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / August 7

Trump Lauded Tim Walz’s Handling of George Floyd Protests: Audio

Despite Republicans criticizing Walz over his handling of the 2020 protests, Trump said he was "very happy" with Walz's actions at the time

Ryan Garcia Gets Expelled

Ryan Garcia downward spiral has went into full gear. The disgruntled boxer is making way more headlines outside of the ring then he is making inside the ring.

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The worst one-season wonders in recent reality TV history

Reality TV isn't for everyone, and these 20 former cast members know it best.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / May 29

Biden Slams Trump’s Racist Track Record at Philadelphia Rally

Speaking to Black voters in Philadelphia, President Biden criticized Trump’s long history of racism, from the Central Park Five to the George Floyd protests

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 21

'The Rookie' boss talks (Spoiler)'s escape, Chenford in Season 7 & more

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Rookie Season 6 finale “Escape Plan.”] The good news: The officers of The Rookie all survived the finale (and given the position Eric Winter‘s Tim is in at one point, a definite plus).

MMA News / MyMMANews / April 29, 2024

Donald Williams, MMA fighter and witness in George Floyd case, reaches $150K settlement with city

The Minneapolis City Council has agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement to Donald Williams, a The post Donald Williams, MMA fighter and witness in George Floyd case, reaches $150K settlement with city first appeared on MyMMANews.

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20 of the most popular country songs performed by Black musicians

Like many popular genres, country music began with Black people. Keep scrolling to read up on 20 of the most popular country songs by Black artists today.

Tom Sandoval Knows It’s ‘Really Weird’ to Compare ‘Scandoval’ to O.J. Simpson or George Floyd — But Still Does

The Vanderpump villain also said he felt like he got "more hate than Danny Masterson" after his infamous cheating scandal

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

The best reality series about sports

Thanks to the evolving TV and film industry, producers and directors have found a way to bring exclusive footage of the world's best performers right to our screens. So, here are 18 of the best reality series about sports.

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21 artists to keep an eye on in 2021

There were still a number of up-and-coming acts that created quite the buzz throughout 2020. Here is a list of 21 emerging artists to watch in 2021.

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Love, peace, and soul: Predicting the 2020 Soul Train Awards winners

The 2020 Soul Train Awards is set to air on November 29 with hosts Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell. Before the ceremony gets underway, check out our predictions for this year's winners.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2020

Pelicans, Jazz kneel during anthem for NBA resumption

Watch: Pelicans, Jazz kneel during national anthem for NBA resumption

On the same side of the court where "Black Lives Matter" is painted, members from both clubs and referees knelt before and during a powerful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Pelicans, Jazz release statements after players, coaches kneel during anthem

Adam Silver: NBA won't enforce rule requiring players to stand for anthem

Watch: Brandon Ingram throws down massive dunk over Rudy Gobert

Alvin Gentry comments on Zion Williamson being on bench at end of loss

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2020

Penguins, Flyers stand together in solidarity of 'Black Lives Matter'

One of the fiercest rivalries in the NHL temporarily paused ahead of the league's restart to crown a 2019-20 Stanley Cup champion amid the coronavirus pandemic.

WNBA courts honor Black Lives Matter movement for 2020 season

LeBron James: Black Lives Matter movement is 'a walk of life'

MLB unveils BLM logo on pitcher's mound for Nats-Yankees opener

A history of athletes and activism

The 'Philadelphia Flyers captains' quiz

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The 25 best albums of the year so far

Some records were meant to distract from the anxious times we live in, while others comment and address it head on. While we can't wait to see how the rest of 2020 unfolds musically, here are the 25 best albums of the year (so far).

Manchester City News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2020

Burnley captain Ben Mee 'ashamed' of 'White Lives Matter' banner

Before the match, a person or group of individuals paid for a plane to fly a "White Lives Matter" banner over the Etihad Stadium. Around halftime of the contest, Burnley condemned the banner and threatened bans for anybody responsible.

'White Lives Matter' banner flies over Manchester City-Burnley match

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia released from hospital after scary injury

Premier League to feature 'Black Lives Matter' patch on jerseys for remainder of season

Orlando Pride withdraw from NWSL Challenge Cup after positive coronavirus tests

Agent pressing to make Arsenal and Roma swap deal happen

Guardiola on Aguero injury: 'Doesn't look good'