By: Samantha Michaels | Mother Jones Gulfport Police Department Four months after a Mississippi police officer shot a Black 15-year-old, Jaheim McMillan, in the head outside a Family Dollar store, the state’s Department of Public Safety has released video footage of the encounter, following the state attorney general’s announcement Wednesday that a grand jury found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by law enforcement. The shooting of McMillan in Gulfport on October 6 sparked months of protest, after some witnesses outside the store said he was unarmed and had his hands up, and that he lay on the sidewalk for minutes without…
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Memorial Day Weekend May 24-29 Comedy Night and Live Music Performances by an Array of Artists Embarking on its 21st annual voyage, Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba offers up a musical escape sure to awaken the senses with an elixir of melodies featuring internationally distinguished entertainment including renowned hitmakers Jill Scott, The Roots, and Lucky Daye performing on the main stage Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 29, 2023 in the unrivaled paradise of Aruba. With platinum and gold success, and a handful of Grammy awards, The Roots are one of the most prolific rap groups in contemporary…
We have been getting an increasing number of rider complaints about the use of drugs on our system. We’ve heard you, and we take your complaints and frustration with this issue seriously. Metro is stepping up the enforcement of our zero-tolerance policy prohibiting drug use on our system. To be clear: Possessing an illegal drug or substance, smoking of any kind, and drinking or possessing alcohol of any kind has been and continues to be strictly prohibited on our system. Your help is appreciated –– and makes a difference. If you see illegal activity, please take the time to report…
Netflix’s new series Gunther’s Millions is a show unlike anything we have seen since the dawn of Tiger King. Its bizarre and gritty subject matter keeps viewers glued to the screen as they ask, “can it get any crazier?” And crazier it does! The buzzworthy series, which premiered February 1st, expands the story of Gunther the VI (German Shepherd worth $400m), and his puppet master, Italian tycoon, Maurizio Mian. Once again, a man from Pisa has paved a new way for unconventional brilliance the same way Pisa’s own Galileo Galilei did centuries ago. As Gunther’s caretaker, Mian has dipped toes and paws into the NFT business with a planned collection called…
On the heels of Singles Awareness Day, Smashburger®, the better burger fast casual restaurant, is supplying comfort nationwide with its fresh new take on America’s two favorite foods: burgers and mac & cheese. Starting today, the new S’mac & Cheese Burger is available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide. In honor of this launch, Smashburger® is giving away a select amount of limited-edition macaroni-shaped body pillows, suitable for those needing a little extra comfort these days. Guests can visit Smashburger’s Instagram page and enter for a chance to win an exclusive body pillow inspired by the dish*. View this post on Instagram A…
By: Richie Greenberg Amid public outcry and a list of growing failed policies, San Francisco mayor London Breed will be defeated in her bid for re-election next year. This according to local community advocate and former candidate for mayor Richie Greenberg. In a statement today, Greenberg pointed to rising discontent by the city’s hard-working taxpayers who’ve grown more conservative in voting trends, especially with recent recalls of the previous District Attorney and three school board commissioners. “Mayor Breed is in deep trouble. Since her first term election in 2019, the public has grown weary of her overused harking-back to childhood memories of San Francisco.…
LOS ANGELES – Jody Watley, Grammy award-winning music icon and celebrated singer-songwriter, is bringing “the wattage,” to airwaves, in celebration of Women’s History Month. Watley will host “The Jody Watley Show,” a monthly new 2-hour show exclusively on SiriusXM’s The Groove. The Jody Watley Show – “Wattage Vibes Rooted in the Music,” will kick off with Emmy-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph as the first guest, Sunday, March 12th, at 6 PM (EST) / 3 PM (EST) on The Groove channel 50 and on the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online. “I am so excited…
A vast city with endless things to do, but which ones should you choose? Learn about five hidden gems in Los Angeles you need to visit on your trip. The average recommended travel spots in LA are wild with tourists. Do you need some ideas that are a little less popular but equally as amazing? Continue reading about five hidden gems in Los Angeles you need to visit. The Urban Light at LACMA At the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, you’ll find Urban Light, a gorgeous sight of over 100 cast iron street lamps that date back to the…
The ADL sent out an email today with a blazing headline The influence of Ye’s antisemitic conspiratorial rants stating they have documented “30 antisemitic” incidents that directly reference Ye, however, in the case of the recent shootings at two Los Angeles synagogues there is no factual evidence presented by investigators that they were related to the artist. According to federal charges filed against Jaime Tran, 29, he had a history of making antisemitic statements to former Jewish classmates but no reference to the artist is made in the 20-page filing. Tran’s antisemitic tirades and animus towards the Jewish community has…
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D – Inglewood) today introduced Assembly Bill 1628, which will require a microfiber filter on all new washing machines sold in California by 2029. When clothes containing synthetic fibers are washed they shed plastic microfibers that end up in freshwater systems and the ocean. They are eventually found in tap water, bottled water and in other things we consume, including fish, table salt and beer. If microfibers are captured by wastewater treatment plants, these fragments can be reintroduced to the natural environment through the spread of sewage sludge as fertilizer. Through these pathways, microfibers end up in…