Short Film on Plainwhite Tom’s Suicide Examines Grief in Digital Age

By Josh McGhee Article Reprint CHICAGO — Mary Mendralla didn’t check her Facebook before heading to bed on New Year’s Day 2014, making her one of the last to hear about her son Tom Loconti’s death.

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Top Story (05/04/15) >>> 23 Years Later, the Rodney King Riots Still Resonate

BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Jill Krasny of Esquire. Her story focuses on Ryan Gattis novel All Involved which is a study on the L.A Riots. To read the full story; go to

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Video Extra #2 >>> Rappin Carlos: “Don’t Miss” ft. The Boy Illinois

Rappin Carlos: “Don’t Miss” ft. The Boy Illinois Watch More Videos: Go to Video Links Category or Subscribe to Black Truth News You tube Page

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Video Extra >>> KeKe Palmer Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1

KeKe Palmer Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 Watch More Videos: Go to Video Links Category or Subscribe to Black Truth News You tube Page

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Video of the Day >>> Alien: Resurrection (Full Movie)

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Students With Disabilities Suspended More Often

By Michelle Diament Article Submission The likelihood that a student with a disability will be suspended from school appears to vary greatly depending on where they live, a new analysis finds.

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New Music on BTN Soundcloud (05/04/15) >>> House of Whales: “Long Distance”

BTN STAFF New Music on our Soundcloud Player comes from Chicago alternative band House of Whales. Their new single “Long Distance” is co-produced by Noam Wallenberg and Zak Fox Jablow. To listen to the song

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The Very, Very Big Problem With Your Very, Very Cheap Clothing

John Oliver breaks it down on ‘Last Week Tonight.’ by Chrissy Mahlmeister Article Reprint We’ll be the first to admit that we’ve been blinded by a good deal. Whether it’s at H&M, Zara or Forever

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