Why is Bobby Knight still a thing? We've known for several decades already what kind of horrible human being he is. During his 76 years on this planet he's racked up an infamous resume of deplorable actions that should have long disqualified him from relevance and being worthy of our attention. Yet here we are again, talking about another disgusting thing Bobby Knight did. … [Read more...] about Bobby Knight Really Sucks as a Human Being, Now Let’s Move on From Him
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Paul Pogba on Manchester Arena Terrorist Attack: “this is not Islam”
Paul Pogba gave a very detailed, interesting, thought-provoking and in-depth interview with Esquire. While the Q&A appears in the July/August edition of the magazine, which hits news stands today, it was actually conducted about 72 hours after Islamic terrorist Salman Ramadan Abedi detonated a suicide bomb at Manchester Arena. The blast, at an Ariana Grande concert, … [Read more...] about Paul Pogba on Manchester Arena Terrorist Attack: “this is not Islam”
All Eyez On Me Gives Younger Gen-Xers, Older Millenials Chance to Relive Youth
All Eyez on Me, the much hyped Tupac Amaru Shakur biopic that opened on what would have been Shakur's 46th birthday, had a mixed bag opening weekend. It did well at the box office, finishing as the third highest grossing film ($27m) behind only Cars 3 ($53m) and Wonder Woman ($40m). However, it's been ABSOLUTELY EVISCERATED by critics. The only real explanation for this is … [Read more...] about All Eyez On Me Gives Younger Gen-Xers, Older Millenials Chance to Relive Youth
Ana Navarro Calls Out Paul Ryan and GOP Cohorts; Hilariously Mocks “The Wall”
Ana Navarro, conservative strategist and political commentator, slayed the room with this joke about Donald Trump's supposed wall on the United States-Mexican border- “I think he will get a half mile wall of Legos, and his supporters will enjoy that." It was just one of the many lines that stole the show at her Tuesday morning session, "Multiculturalism and Today’s Media: The … [Read more...] about Ana Navarro Calls Out Paul Ryan and GOP Cohorts; Hilariously Mocks “The Wall”
Hamilton Chicago Star Miguel Cervantes Raps 26,000 Words a Night With a Message
Ask most people who have attended a Hamilton Chicago performance what the biggest applause line of the musical was, and they'll likely tell you it was "immigrants, we get the job done!" The same often holds true in New York, as sanctuary cities have been a dominant and relevant news topic for much of 2017. … [Read more...] about Hamilton Chicago Star Miguel Cervantes Raps 26,000 Words a Night With a Message
Addison Russell Being Investigated for Domestic Abuse By Major League Baseball
As of now, there are no official charges of domestic violence against Chicago Cubs Shortstop Addison Russell. He is however, being formally investigated by Major League Baseball. Russell, via the Cubs Media Relations Department, issued the following statement today: "Any allegation I have abused my wife is false and hurtful. For the well-being of my family, I’ll have no … [Read more...] about Addison Russell Being Investigated for Domestic Abuse By Major League Baseball
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Bill Maher Shouldn’t Be Fired for Using N-Word
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pens a column for The Hollywood Reporter these days, and in his latest offering, he weighed in on the firestorm surrounding HBO talk show host Bill Maher. The polarizing comedian was the #1 trending term on Twitter for much of Friday night due to his using the N-word while interviewing Nebraska Republican Senator Ben Sasse. Abdul-Jabbar, yes the very same … [Read more...] about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Bill Maher Shouldn’t Be Fired for Using N-Word
Ogden Raptors Sexist, Objectifying Promotion Only Symptom of Industry’s Bigger Problem
“As long as it’s legal, and in good taste, we’re going to do it,” proclaimed Shawn Hunter, co-owner of the not yet named minor league Rosemont baseball team. Another minor league baseball team, the Ogden Raptors went the opposite route. They came up with something called “Hourglass Appreciation Night,” which was as sexist, objectifying and socially regressive as a sports … [Read more...] about Ogden Raptors Sexist, Objectifying Promotion Only Symptom of Industry’s Bigger Problem
Dodgers Affiliate, Ogden Raptors Deservedly Criticized For Sexist, Objectifying Promotion
The Ogden Raptors, a Rookie League affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, realize that when you’re a minor league baseball franchise, you have to get creative with your promotions. With over 200 minor league baseball franchises in the United States, you’ve got to be original in order to get attention from the media and publicity industries. For some bizarre reason, the Ogden … [Read more...] about Dodgers Affiliate, Ogden Raptors Deservedly Criticized For Sexist, Objectifying Promotion
The Best March for Truth Signs (Photos, Instagrams, TweetPics)
The most exciting and entertaining part of any activist march are for the protest signs, so thus we present you a great collection of some of the best March For Truth signs. March for Truth is a national coalition of activist groups and grassroots, local organizers demanding that leaders in government defend the rule of law and fully investigate the Trump administration’s … [Read more...] about The Best March for Truth Signs (Photos, Instagrams, TweetPics)