The controversial 10-day dog meat festival in the southwestern city of Yulin kicked off despite coronavirus and public health risks. This comes after China imposed a ban in late February on the sale and consumption of wild animals, such as bats and snakes. Shenzhen also became the first city to ban the consumption of dogs.
While protesters across the globe continue to vandalize and destroy statues commemorating the memory of proponents of slavery and imperialism, particularly wealthy slave owners, noted activist Shaun King is calling for the further dismantling of symbols of white supremacy. In a controversial tweet from Monday, King said: “Yes, I think the statues of the white
Yesterday, many folks celebrated Juneteenth by having gatherings (with social distancing measures), volunteering, and reflecting. DaBaby took a different route as the rapper held a discussion on systemic racism and police reform in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. The event was called “Black Lives BEEN Mattered,” and the rapper invited community leaders and city
Recently, footage of D.L. Hughley collapsing during a comedy set in Nashville surfaced and left many concerned. Hughley was taken to the hospital and posted a video to give an update on his health, revealing what may have caused him to collapse. #ThankYouForYourPrayers #TeamDL pic.twitter.com/dSQiNtsgMr — DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) June 21, 2020
Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings, along with his wife Patty Quillin, have donated $120 million to support scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The donation will be divided among Spelman College and Morehouse College, both located in Atlanta, as well as the United Negro College Fund. Hastings said that the contribution is to
The North Face became the highest-profile brand to join the boycott against Facebook amid pressure from civil rights/social justice groups. The outdoor recreation brand announced it stands in solidarity with the several organizations that launched the boycott campaign earlier this week. The North Face is the first major brand to answer the call issued by the
Aunt Jemima brand syrup and pancake mix will be getting a new name and image after Quaker deemed the current packaging to be “based on a racial stereotype.” The 130-year-old brand started out by featuring a Black woman named Aunt Jemima on their packaging that was dressed as a minstrel character. The Aunt Jemima imagery
Akon has secured a $6 billion contract with U.S.-based engineering and consulting firm KE International to build “Akon City” in Senegal, which will be run exclusively on Akon’s cryptocurrency, AKOIN. The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. It will include the construction of roads, a Hamptons Hospital campus, Hamptons Mall, a police station, a
Attorneys who are representing the family of Breonna Taylor say the young woman’s killing is being hidden from the public and swept under the rug by city officials like the Mayor of Louisville. The Louisville Metro Police Department and the City of Louisville were supposed to issue documents to the attorneys that were crucial to
Previously, a pastor named Louie Giglio was in a conversation with Chick Fil A CEO Dan Cathy and rapper LeCrae, and described white privilege as “white blessings.” LeCrae said “First of all, I want you to know I wasn’t okay with it. Even as I sat there, I was very uncomfortable and I was processing
