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Reparations · TexasA Democratic congresswoman is calling for black Americans to be exempt from paying taxes as a form of reparations — though she admitted that the plan may not work because many poorer black people “aren’t really paying taxes in the first place.”
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Democratic congresswoman suggests black people be exempt from paying taxes as form of reparations
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Twitter · United StatesGrammy winner Andra Day's passionate rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing", popularly known as the Black national anthem, prior to Super Bowl LVIII kickoff on Sunday (Feb 11) has caused controversy. Although the song received a rousing ovation from fans at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, a section of fans, especially the conservatives on online platforms, remained unimpressed. See the Story
What is the Black national anthem sung before the Super Bowl and why are some criticising it?
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Megan Thee Stallion · City of PerthNicki Minaj has responded to Megan Thee Stallion's apparent diss on her single. The Houston rapper unleashed Big Foot at the stroke of midnight. The Queen of Rap's cover art features a high-heeled pink boot stepping into a much larger footprint embossed in pink concrete.See the Story
Nicki Minaj Fires Back at Megan Thee Stallion in “Big Foot”
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