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A Love Letter to All the Games That Have Gotten Me Through the Pandemic

Games have always been a little bit more than a hobby for me. They’re my escape, one of the ways I try to decompress when life becomes overwhelming. To say life became overwhelming last year would be an understatement. Like many of you, I’ve…

Tennessee Finally Removes Bust of KKK Leader Nathan Bedford Forrest from Capitol

Know how I know America is cool with racism? Politicians in Tennessee thought that putting a bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest, the first grand wizard of the KKK, in the state Capitol was a good idea in 1978. It only took them over 40 years to finally…

Fragile White Man Goes on Racist Rant While Announcing a Race in Iowa

White people can’t seem to do anything these days without getting in their feelings about how the world is changing. For some reason, a race announcer in Iowa decided to go on a racist rant against Black people and NFL players who kneel before a race…

NFL Teams Could Risk Forfeiting Games This Season Should an Outbreak Occur Among Unvaccinated Players

Covid rates have continued to rise throughout the country at honestly the worst time. What should’ve been a fall that marked a true return to pre-pandemic life, has instead been derailed because suddenly everyone thinks they’re an expert in vaccines,…

Black Excellence: Donata Katai Is 1st Black Swimmer to Represent Zimbabwe in Olympic Games

A 17-year-old girl is making history by becoming the first Black swimmer to represent Zimbabwe in the Olympics. If you’re amazed that it took until 2021 for that to happen, trust me, you’re not alone. According to the Associated Press, Donata Katai…

Capitalism Gonna Capitalism: Companies That Spoke Out Against Georgia Voting Law Donating to Politicians Who Backed It

If I’ve learned anything in adulthood, it’s that people can say all the right things, but it doesn’t mean a damn thing if they aren’t backing it up. Take, for instance, all the companies that spoke out against the restrictive voting laws passed by…

Life Expectancy Dropped by 3 Years for African-Americans in 2020, the Largest Drop Since the Great Depression

Throughout the pandemic, there has been much debate surrounding face masks, social distancing, vaccines, and the various measures used to combat the spread of the virus. So much so, that at times it feels the human cost of the pandemic is forgotten…

Chicago Finally Passes Civilian Oversight Board for Police After 2 Years of Debate

Over the last year, there has been a concerted push for police reform in cities across the country. After two years of debate, Chicago has passed a civilian oversight board to hopefully hold police accountable for misconduct. According to the Chicago…

Black Man Attacked for No Reason by South Carolina Police Officer Sues Police Department for Defamation

A Black man in South Carolina is suing the city of Rock Hill, its police department and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) for defamation after charges against him were dropped in an incident where he was attacked by a police officer for no…

Drug Enforcement Agent Becomes 1st Federal Officer Arrested for Participating in Capitol Riot

Don’t you hate when you’re just trying to promote your podcast and cigar brand and then get caught up in a failed insurrection? That’s supposedly what happened to an agent of the Drug Enforcement Agency who was arrested for trespassing on Capitol…

Olympics Head Doesn’t Rule Out Late Cancellation of Tokyo Games Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

I don’t think it comes as a surprise to anyone that the 2021 Olympic games feels like a bit of a shitshow. We’re still in the midst of a global pandemic, with the more contagious Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus quickly becoming the dominant…

Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty to Burning Black Lives Matter Banner Stolen From D.C. Church

Before the Capitol riot even took place, groups like the Proud Boys were already making it known they were prepared to act a fool on Jan. 6. The leader of the group pleaded guilty to burning a Black Lives Matter banner during a violent demonstration…

Black Virginia PTA Leader Asked to Resign After ‘Let Them Die’ Comment, Says It Wasn’t Directed Towards Critical Race Theory Protesters

Republicans are just soooo oversensitive these days. They storm school board meetings, post vitriolic rants on Facebook, and generally act like a 2-year-old who had their favorite toy taken away whenever the topic of critical race theory (CRT) is…

Florida Man Becomes First Person Sentenced on Felony Charges for Role in Capitol Riot

A Florida man became the first person sentenced on felony charges as a result of the Capitol riot on Monday. The Associated Press reports Paul Allard Hodgkins, 38, pleaded guilty last month to a count of obstructing an official proceeding as part of…

Formula 1 Star Lewis Hamilton Targeted With Racist Abuse After Win at British Grand Prix

The story of this Formula 1 season has largely been the battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton for the World Driver’s Championship. While Verstappen handily won the previous three races, Hamilton took the victory at Sunday’s British Grand…

‘Clown Prince of Hip-Hop’ Biz Markie Dead at 57

Biz Markie, the rapper best known for his iconic wail over the ’80s classic “Just a Friend,” died at the tragically young age of 57. Markie’s manager, Jenni Izumi, confirmed he died on Friday in a statement sent to USA Today. “It is with profound…

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Disclaimer: Mild spoilers for Space Jam: A New Legacy My expectations were tempered going into Space Jam: A New Legacy. I’m not part of the “Space Jam was bad, actually” crowd. I enjoyed the first as a kid, and I still think it’s a fun little movie…

WNBA Star Liz Cambage Withdraws From Tokyo Olympics to Focus on Mental Health

WNBA star Liz Cambage has withdrawn from the Australian Olympic Team so she can take time to focus on her mental health. According to CNN, Cambage explained her decision in a series of posts across Instagram and Twitter. “It’s no secret that in the…

Police in California Arrest White Supremacist With Weapons Cache, Racist Manifesto

A white man in California was arrested last week after being found with an arsenal of weapons, ammo, and a manifesto saying he wanted to kill Black, Hispanic and Jewish people. According to CNN, 32-year-old Wesley Charles Martines was arrested on…

Is the PlayStation Exclusive You Need to Stop Sleeping On

The PlayStation Vita remains my favorite handheld console to this damn day. One of my favorite titles on the console was Gravity Rush, an action title with a unique mechanic—gravity manipulation. It’s not quite flying but once you get the hang of it,…