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Wo Oo Ohhh Ho: Beyoncè’s #BeforeILetGo Challenge Has Us Hype To Two-Step Into Cookout SZN

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Source: Splash News / Splash News Beyoncè , Beyoncè, Beyoncè —  is there anything this woman doesn’t get right? Just one week after stopping the world once again with a surprise Netflix film and a brand new track, the Queen Bey proved once again that she has her ears to skreets. On Monday, she posted her first ever Instagram story, and of course, her 127 million followers were hype that Bey is getting more active on social media. To our surprise, she’s more active than we thought. The Beychella phenom posted over 40 minutes of footage with people dancing to her remake of Frankie Beverly & Maze’s “Before I Let Go”, declaring it an official dance trend. “Are my eyes broken or is bey actually promoting and posting about the before i let go challenge….??……?……i’m scared what you got planned ms carter.”- @BecauseOfJoon “Okay this Beyonce’s Before I Let Go dance might be the one challenge I actually commit to! Time to work my middle till it hurts a little” – @Mimionalaja For so many years, we’ve danced and partied to the same classic tunes during cookout season — but leave it to the Queen of Entertainment to bless us with a new bop that millenials can ask their parents “What you know about this?” View this post on Instagram #beforeiletgochallenge #beyonce #story #challenge #dance #homecoming #beyhive A post shared by Beyhive (@beyoncefrance_fanbase) on Apr 23, 2019 at 7:27am PDT   Dance challenges have been known to catapult a simple song into something world renowned. For example, Drake’s “In My Feelings” was a dope record, but once Instagram comedian Shiggy added his dance moves to it, it became a thing in pop culture.  But for millenials, we can smell when things are forced upon us and don’t occur naturally. For example, there was a whole debate last year about Lil Wayne’s “Uproar” challenge and Ciara’s “Level Up” challenge feeling kind of forced. Do you agree? “Does the uproar challenge come off kinda forced to you? Idk maybe I’m trippin”- @GetemKeith However, when it comes to Bey’s #BeforeILetGo challenge, everything from the timing of the film, to her personal homecoming at Grambling State, to weather change aligned so flawlessly. “Give me two days [to learn the steps] . imma be the talk of the cookout!” @therealldezz Of course, the 1981 version of the classic song by Frankie Beverly & Maze will still get some shine at the Barbeques and Homecomings, but we all want parts of anything new and fresh — especially if Beyonce made it a thing.  Hit the flip to check out some of the best moves from Bey’s #BeforeILetGo challenge. And get your dance moves ready, because it’s gonna be a wild Summer.

Wo Oo Ohhh Ho: Beyoncè’s #BeforeILetGo Challenge Has Us Hype To Two-Step Into Cookout SZN

Sounds About White! Student Downplays Black Classmate At Barnard College Being Racially Profiled

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E arlier in the month, a video went viral of Alexander McNab being harassed by six campus cops at Barnard College , an all-women’s school affiliated with Columbia University in New York City. But while the video caused outrage from staff and faculty, one student went out of her way to claim that McNab appearing to be racially profiled had nothing to do with his brown skin. SEE ALSO: Students Suspended For Brawl While Cop In Video Who Assaulted One Of Them Goes Unpunished The student, who described herself as a “(very) light-skinned Jewish woman” named Morgan Raum, defended campus security in a piece she recently authored for the Columbia Beacon, an alternative campus publication. “I would much prefer Barnard Public Safety officers prioritize safety rather than political correctness,” Raum wrote . “The fact of the matter is an adult male entered a closed women’s college campus after 11 p.m. and repeatedly refused to show his identification to Public Safety officers, despite admitting that he knew about the rule. To be honest, I’m upset he was allowed to get as far as Milstein before the officers took action.” Raum went on to say McNab was stopped simply because of his gender, an excuse that rings hollow since there are always male students from Columbia on Barnard’s campus. “For context: Columbia students have access to Barnard libraries. After 11 p.m., students are supposed to show their IDs to public safety before entering campus. But this rule is loosely enforced and hardly followed. I have always just nodded to the officer. Nothing like this,” Andrew Wang , who identified himself as a Columbia student, wrote in his tweet below that includes a video of the incident. This happened yesterday at Barnard College. A black Columbia University student was entering the library when he was racially profiled by public safety officers. They took his ID. They pinned him down. : Caroline Cutlip pic.twitter.com/7CeUDQSuIH — Andrew Wang (@andrwwang) April 12, 2019 “I can’t help but feel that while Alexander McNab may have been ‘profiled,’ in all likelihood it was due to his being a male student on a women’s college campus after 11PM who repeatedly refused to show his identification,” she wrote. In case you missed it, McNab refused to show his ID to security officers who the same demands for identification from students of color. Officers eventually physically assaulted McNab inside a campus building even after he handed them his identification, another fact the “very light-skinned” Raum failed to acknowledge. “I didn’t violate anybody. Get your hands off of me,” McNab says to the security officers. After looking at McNab’s ID card, one of the officers responded, “Let’s walk outside.” McNab said he feared going outside with the officers and wanted to stay inside the building where there were witnesses. Instead of examining his ID and allowing him to go, the officers confiscated McNab’s card, saying they needed to verify that he was an “active” Columbia student. As of Tuesday morning, the security officers were reportedly still on leave and Barnard was hiring an independent investigator. SEE ALSO: Campus Racism Thrives Under Trump As Black Students Are Increasingly Targeted Security Guard’s Reason For Killing HBCU Student Leaves More Questions Than Answers [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3839016″ overlay=”true”]

Sounds About White! Student Downplays Black Classmate At Barnard College Being Racially Profiled

Family Of Q Money Release Statement Following Rapper’s Murder Charge

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Photo: @stretchd_34 Cleveland rapper Qamar Akee Williams, known as Q Money, turned himself into authorities last Thursday following accusations of shooting and killing fellow musician and Ohio native 24-year-old Calvin Alexander Chappell April 15 at Chappell’s cousin’s home in Dacatur, GA. SEE ALSO:  Watch Q Money Take The Stage At Z1079’s White Out Concert [VIDEO] SEE ALSO:  Q Money Ft. YFN Lucci – “Whole Ticket” [VIDEO] Q Money’s family released a statement offering their condolences to the Chappell family and went on to say Q was simply acting in self-defense and therefore not guilty of first-degree murder. “As the facts and evidence continue to become available, we are sure that they will show that Qamar acted in self-defense from feeling as though his life was at risk and being threatened.” Read the full statement below. First, we would like to send out our deepest condolences to the Chappell Family at this unfortunate time of loss. We were very familiar with Calvin Alexander Chappell in his younger years with our son. He was a kind young man with a bright future as a singing recording artist. Our son Qamar was focused on bringing positive energy through his music. He started his career from the ground up and does not promote violence or portray the use of guns in any of his visuals that he releases. His rapid rise to stardom fueled his ambitions to continue to work hard to get his career to the next level until he had reached the goals that he had set for himself. Qamar loves his son, his family and his craft. He has shown perseverance to eventually have become the next biggest artists ever. At the recent tragic loss of Nipsey Hustle, all artist are finding themselves thinking about what would they do if placed in a predicament that they would have to protect their lives if it were being threatened due to being a celebrity. We feel Qamar was a victim in this situation as well due to his life being completely being altered behind this event. Qamar is an energetic, enthusiastic young man and has no malice in his heart for anyone. As the facts and evidence continue to become available, we are sure that they will show that Qamar acted in self-defense from feeling as though his life was at risk and being threatened. We are deeply saddened by the way the information that has been released portrays the night in question. We are here 100% to support our Son Qamar. On April 18th, 2019 Qamar turned himself into the Atlanta Dekaulb County Police for further review of this case. We are praying for the Chappell family and we ask that you keep our family in your prayers as well. We look forward to a positive outcome for our son Qamar “QMoneyyyyy” Williams. Thank You From the Family of Qamar Akee Williams Williams is currently being held on a felony murder charge. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://zhiphopcleveland.com” id=”4757206″ overlay=”true”] [ione_media_gallery src=”https://zhiphopcleveland.com” id=”4692675″ overlay=”true”]

Family Of Q Money Release Statement Following Rapper’s Murder Charge

To Freedom! Elizabeth Warren Wants To Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Debt For 42 Million Americans

Source: Boston Globe / Getty Elizabeth Warren Makes Presidential Proposal To Cancel Student Debt For 42 Million Americans Sen. Elizabeth Warren is laying out more of her cards in her Presidential run. According to CBS News , the Massachusetts senator is unveiling a student loan forgiveness proposal that she says will cancel up to $50,000 of debt for more than 42 million Americans. This new proposal would be added to her plan for free college tuition at two and four year public institutions. The initiatives would cost $1.25 trillion over a decade, according to her staff, and it would be covered by her “ultra-millionaire tax,” which would annually tag a 2 percent tax on wealth above $50 million and a 1 percent tax on wealth more than $1 billion. According to a Brandeis University study of Warren’s proposal cited by the campaign, more than 95 percent of Americans with student loans would be assisted by her plan. It would also eliminate all debt for more than 75 percent of Americans in general. Her proposal would cancel $50,000 in student loan debt for Americans with household income below $100,000 along with “substantial” debt cancelation for everyone with household income between $100,000 and $250,000. Households with incomes topping $250,000 wouldn’t received any loan forgiveness. A big goal of Warren’s plan is to reduce the wealth gap between people of color and White people. Her campaign also argues that the plan would boost the economy by increasing home-buying rates and sparking more business creation. Many students will already have less debt under Warren’s higher education proposals since she wants undergraduate tuition to be free at two-year and four-year public institutions. She also wants to boost federal grants to assist students with other college-related expenses like books, room and board. On top of all this, her proposal would invest an additional $100 billion over the next decade in Pell Grants. “Higher education opened a million doors for me,” Warren said. “It’s how the daughter of a janitor in a small town in Oklahoma got to become a teacher, a law school professor, a U.S. senator, and eventually, a candidate for president of the United States.” A road to debt-free education? Where do we sign?! Other candidates better come correct.

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SMH: Teen Suffers Face, Eye, AND Brain Injury While Trying To Take A Gun Selfie

Source: Sitthiphong Thadakun / EyeEm / Sitthiphong Thadakun / EyeEm Teen Suffers Brain Injury While Attempting To Take Gun Selfie A Texas teen was severely injured after he tried to take a selfie while holding a gun. According to reports, the firearm went off , sending pieces of glass and metal into his face and brain. FOXSanAntonio reports: The accident happened just after 11 p.m. Monday on Shasta Avenue near Pleasant Road on the South Side. Police said the 16-year-old was playing with a loaded 9mm gun and taking pictures when he shot the phone causing the glass and shrapnel to hit his eye and face. Police are still investigating , but the good news is the teen is in stable condition, although the shards penetrated his brain.

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Deon Taylor talks The Intruder, Breaking Into Hollywood & More with Reec

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Deon Taylor Director of Sony Pictures The Intruder is really making a name for himself with an all star cast and great story line in this new Thriller, The Intruder. Deon funded this movie on his own dime and Sony Pictures believed in his vision and picked it up. He talks about this film, breaking into Hollywood, Black movie makers not supporting each other and how things are starting to change. Exclusive interview with Reec Swiney on Hot 107.9

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#NigelShelby 15-Year-Old Alabama Teen Dies By Suicide Over Anti-LGBT Bullying

Source: Hal Bergmann Photography / Getty Nigel Shelby Commits Suicide Over Bullying Another teen has unfortunately taken their own life over bullying. 15-year-old Nigel Shelby of Huntsville Alabama’s Huntsville High School died by suicide April 18 after he was reportedly bullied for being gay. The news was first spread on Facebook by Rocket City Pride, a local LGBTQ+ Pride group. “We are heartbroken over the death of Nigel Shelby, a 15-year-old freshman at Huntsville High School,” said Rocket City Pride in a statement. “Nigel took his life because he was bullied for being gay. There are no words that can be said to make sense of this devastating news.” Rockey City Pride’s GoFundMe for Nigel’s mother had a goal of $10,000. As of now, the donations are over $15,000. Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley also addressed Nigel’s suicide at a school board meeting and implored people to be kind and use the “Golden Rule” when dealing with each other . “I want to take a brief moment to speak about the recent loss of a Huntsville high school student, Nigel Shelby,” she said. “I spent most of the weekend really processing this loss and I’m sure many of you have as well. And we will for a while to come. It’s clear to me that the simple word of the golden rule has really become more difficult for many to understand and to practice and it is time as a society to value, respect and uplift one another.” Nigel’s suicide comes after 9-year-old McKenzie Adams of Alabama killed herself after racist bulliyng and after 10-year-old Seven Bridges committed suicide because he was bullied over his colostomy bag. We are praying for the families of these children who cut their own lives far too short.

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What Breakup? Jasmine Sanders Back On Good Terms With Alleged Hit-And-Run Philanderer Terrence J

Source: Kris Connor / Getty Exes Jasmine Sanders And Terrence J Back On Better Terms It looks like model Jasmine Sanders still has a huge soft spot for her ex-boyfriend Terrence J after their public breakup last year . Their breakup was prompted by Terrence J being involved in a hit-and-run investigation while he was driving with a lady friend in the wee hours of the night around Hollyweird. Seemingly, the couple broke up right after headlines spread around the accident and fans questioned Terrence’s mysterious lady passenger. Jasmine is sweeping the incident under the bridge, for now. She’s been seen chucking in Terrence J’s comments on Instagram leading folks to believe they’re on better terms. Yesterday she even sent Terrence a birthday shout out on Instagram. Smh. pic.twitter.com/LToQphrbfd — A Girl Has No Team (@FancyFour) April 23, 2019 But don’t get too ahead of this story, they’re not reunited just yet. Jasmine used an old photo to shout her ex out on IG. Currently, she’s rocking a different hairstyle and spent the week with friends at Coachella. Hit the flip to see.

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What Breakup? Jasmine Sanders Back On Good Terms With Alleged Hit-And-Run Philanderer Terrence J

Kanye West Takes His Sunday Service Congregation To Coachella

Ever since co-signing Donald Trump’s MAGA madness that’s been tearing away at the fabric that is our democracy and turning political norms on it’s head, Kanye West has been making some interesting choices, including starting a weekly Sunday service in which he and his congregation praise the Lord in Yeezy fashion. Naturally, the service is an exclusive affair and held at a secret location in LA. So when it was announced that Kanye would be taking his choir with him to Coachella to give the crowd a spiritual experience, we didn’t know what to expect but it has happened and of course, it was something to behold. Taking to a hilltop stage at a camping area of the festival, Kanye’s set began at nine in the morning, but Yeezus himself didn’t take to the mic until two hours later where he set things off with his ’04 classic cut “All Falls Down” before eventually debuting his new spiritually moving track “Water.” Rocking a new Easter-egg lavender colored wig piece and purple church getup, Ye rocked the crowd as only he can and gave attendees a show they’ll soon not forget. Featuring guests like DMX, Chance The Rapper and Kid Cudi, Kanye’s set was filled with all kinds of surprises including an overwhelmed Yeezy getting all in his emotions and shedding tears. Powerful. Ye, Cudi, DMX, and Chance #SundayService pic.twitter.com/MIhn4m0zmh — Def Jam Recordings (@defjam) April 21, 2019 Check out some videos of Kanye’s Sunday Service at Coachella below and let us know your thoughts. “JESUS WALKS” at #Coachella Did you catch Kanye’s #SundayService celebration? pic.twitter.com/beV1QNWfZS — HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) April 21, 2019 NEW ‘YE ALERT @kanyewest debuted a new song “Water” during his #Coachella   #SundayService performance. pic.twitter.com/bPpFzKdWEU — HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) April 21, 2019 — Photo: Getty

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Single Black Mother Says Her Kids Were Kicked Out Of Christian School Because She ‘Committed Adultery’

An Akron, Ohio, mom claims that her two daughters were kicked out of their private Christian school, some 30 days before summer break, all because she is unmarried. According to WKYC , Summer Grant’s daughters Summara and Summaia, who were fourth and second graders, had gone to Chapel Hill Christian School for years until last Friday. Apparently, an administrator banned her children because he believes she is “living in sin.” “He said it was many reasons and the main one was because I was not married and my children had different fathers,” Grant said. That, and Grant has receipts—she recorded the conversation. “There’s 10 commandments and committing adultery is not part of that,” Pastor Wilson can be heard saying on tape. “It’s not that they should not go to the school it’s that they can’t go to the school.” Grant also told WKYC that her daughters are model students, winning multiple awards and having good grades. And despite an incident on the bus last week, where one her daughters didn’t sit up front when the driver told her to, the children have no real history of disciplinary issues. She claims the Pastor even told her his decision to expel her daughters had nothing to do with that particular incident. “It’s not right. It’s not right,” Grant stressed, adding, “As Christian you are not supposed to judge. You shouldn’t have affected these kids education over that.” This isn’t the first time Pastor Wilson has confronted Grant about her personal life. She claims over the summer he asked why she had three children with three different men. He also had the audacity to give her a list of eight things she needs to do to improve her life. “It wasn’t about whether they had their scholarship in place,” Grant tearfully told the Akron Beacon Journal . “It was more or less about me just not living right. … It was an uncomfortable conversation, but I sat through it because I really wanted my children to go to the school.” Pastor Wilson declined to go on camera with WKYC, but in a statement, he explained  that parents were required to sign a written agreement to reflect a commitment to Christ and the Grant family acted in a manner “inconsistent” with the agreement. In his eyes, the “dismissal was necessary in order to protect the safety of our school children and their families.” In the meantime, Grant says her girls have no school to finish the year out right now. “They don’t have a school,” she said. They don’t have anywhere to go to school right now. I don’t know what to do.” When it comes to next year, she’s not sure if its worth fighting to have her kids back to Chapel Hill Christian School next fall where, “they’re honestly not welcome in.” Last week on Facebook, Grant thanked everyone who had sent her kind words and tried to help her find a new school for her girls. In the end, she just doesn’t want anyone to judge her daughters for her own life decisions. “I really want to thank everyone for any kind words shares messages calls or referrals! This situation has really put me in a bind mentally!!! I can say I’ve done some “not so ok things” in my life,” the mother wrote. Adding, Done some things I probably shouldn’t have but I don’t want to be judged as a bad person! N I especially don’t want my kids to be judged for my actions.” RELATED NEWS: Prosecutors Say South Carolina 5th Grader Died Of Natural Causes, Not From Fight Christian School Apologizes After Teacher Wore Blackface During African History Lesson [WATCH] Empowering Video Of Mother Singing Song To Bullied Son Goes Viral [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2848104″ overlay=”true”]

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