BTN STAFF ESPN confirmed that it pulled Asian-American announcer Robert Lee from its telecast of the home opener game between the University of Virginia and William and Mary. The removal stemmed from the similarity in
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Trump Threatens to Shut Down Government
BTN STAFF Donald Trump spoke in Phoenix Arizona at a rally the lasted over an hour. The President’s speech covered various topics including the backlash he received from his response on the violence in Charlottesville
Read moreIn Detroit, a battle over the right to literacy
By Eliza Mills and Lizzie O’Leary Article Submission “I feel like I’ve been cheated.” It’s one of the first things Jamarria Hall said about his education at Osborn Evergreen Academy of Design and Alternative Energy, a Detroit public school. Hall
Read moreNew Music on BTN Soundcloud Player (08.20.17) >>> Florian Gray: “Night Ride”
BTN STAFF New Music on BTN Soundcloud player comes from Ontario Canada rapper Florian Gray. His new single “Night Ride ” is produced by JHANN and features Rey and Nur. To listen to the single
Read moreJudge Allows DMX to Travel while on House Arrest
BTN STAFF A judge in Manhattan gave permission to DMX travel while he is on house arrest. X was charged with 14 counts of tax evasion recently. While making court appearances for those charges, he
Read moreWatch Live Stream of Minister Farrakhan Speak in Chicago
BTN STAFF Minister Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam is speaking at the Mosque Maryam. To watch live click here @ https://www.noi.org/webcast/.
Read moreSupreme Court Ruling Gives Permission to Companies to Trademark the N-Word and other Offensive Slurs
BTN STAFF Recently the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to prohibit people from trademark offensive slurs and symbols. They felt that under freedom of speech it was legal for people and companies to
Read moreLegendary Activist and Comedian Dick Gregory has Died at the age of 84
BTN STAFF Word is surfacing that legendary activist Dick Gregory has died. Reports were out that he was hospitalized a couple days ago with a unknown condition. Now several people on social media are saying
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