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Shocking Report: Black girl who said white boys cut her dreadlocks now admits lying
The whole story was reportedly fabricated and millions are in shock. A 12-year-old African-American girl who said three white classmates held her down and cut her dreadlocks at a Christian school in Virginia, confessed to making up the whole story, her school said.
This hurts real victims: Former NFL player accused of staging racist attack and burglary for insurance money
Police said a former NFL player is facing criminal charges after allegedly vandalizing and destroying his own business to make it appear he was burglarized by a racist attacker—all in an attempt to collect insurance money. Edawn Louis Coughman, 31, was arrested and charged with false report of a crime and more.
Racial Divide: MLK daughter Bernice King ‘struggling real bad’ with ‘white evangelical church’
Dr. Bernice King, youngest daughter of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., admits she has an issue with some of her white Christian counterparts that seem okay with the racially divisive climate of the day. “I’m struggling real bad with my brothers and sisters in the white evangelical church,” she confesses.
Race-baiting: A winning political strategy where everybody loses
Love, civility, tolerance and understanding are out the window this election season, because race-baiting is a winning political strategy in an ugly game where everybody loses. America is on the brink of implosion as party lines have become battle lines and politicians’ headline-grabbing rhetoric deepens the racial, social and ideological divide in our nation.
Tweet wars: As accusations of racism, xenophobia and incivility fly, how should Christians respond?
President Donald Trump has ignited a war of words on Twitter after firing off racist tweets that have been widely condemned, aimed at four progressive congresswomen of color. As the back-and-forth accusations of racism, xenophobia and incivility fly, how should Christians respond?
Harvard rightfully rescinds Kyle Kashuv’s admission to Harvard over past ‘egregious’ racist comments
A white teen that called African-American athletes “jock n*ggers” and wrote “kill all the f*cking Jews” has unsuccessfully attempted to defend himself after Harvard chose to rescind his admission over gross displays of bigotry. Classmates said the well-known gun rights activist repeatedly used the N-word.
WATCH: Kirk Franklin condemns ‘white-washing’ of Christianity and some white Christians’ ignorance of systemic racism
Gospel recording artist, Kirk Franklin is decrying the division that exists among black and white Christians. During his interview with “The Breakfast Club” he condemned America’s “white-washing” of Christianity, and white Christians’ ignorance about the negative impact of systemic racism on black and brown people.
Must-See: Ava Duvernay’s ‘When They See Us’ is a difficult but necessary watch
Academy Award nominee Ava Duvernay’s four-part Netflix series, “When They See Us” is a horrifying and heartbreaking tale of five innocent black and Latino teenagers, known as the “Central Park Five,” being found guilty of rape and jailed—though they never committed the crime.
#ItsAboveMe: A white woman called a black hotel clerk the N-word and his response has gone viral
An African-American male hotel clerk named Craig has gone viral on social media for his response to a racist white woman who called him the N-word Sunday. When she popped up at the front desk asking to have a room booked at the unidentified establishment, Craig calmly refused. See what he said.
Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore condemn those in the church who deny white supremacy
Segregation in the modern-day church is as big an issue today as it was in the 1950s. So, too, is white supremacy—the belief that white people are superior to other races and should therefore dominate society. Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore agree that it is indeed a problem that must be addressed.
Blackface scandal doesn’t surprise people of color
A Detroit barber explains how black folks really feel about black face: “It’s just a huge form of disrespect. I’m kind of upset with a lot of people allowing it to be done. It’s acceptable in a lot of circles…”
Christian actress Sherri Shepherd says Liam Neeson’s racist comments should have been ‘kept inside’
Christian actress, Sherri Shepherd, expressed her disapproval of Liam Neeson’s racist rhetoric. She said, “I think that was a story he should have kept inside in his home with his friends...”
We smell a boycott: Gucci pulls ‘blackface sweater’ from stores after complaints
Gucci has apologized after complaints that a wool sweater with an oversized collar designed to cover the face resembled blackface makeup, and said the item had been pulled from its online and physical stores.
Racist yearbook photo that could sink Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s career went unnoticed by busy med students
The racist yearbook photo that could sink Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s career may have been mistakenly placed on his profile page — but even if it were put there intentionally, it’s unlikely that many students would have noticed…
Prayers up: ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett beaten, hospitalized following apparent hate crime
35-year-old “Empire” actor, Jussie Smollett, was reportedly the victim of a hate crime in Chicago. He was taken to a hospital and later released in good condition. What happened?
MLK niece Alveda King denounces America's race wars, calls for true racial reconciliation
Alveda King says, right now racism is enjoying a macabre heyday. Human trafficking, abortion, poverty, social injustice , hatred, strife and a multitude of sins are breeding in the fodder. Rise above the skin color wars and engage in genuine racial reconciliation.