Kai Cenat, Kamala Harris, Secret Service
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Kai Cenat Claims Kamala Harris And The Secret Service Keep Ringing His Line

Cenat doesn't get the alleged interest from the Harris campaign.


Kai Canat thinks that Vice President Kamala Harris and the Secret Service keep calling his phone. He announced his suspicions during a recent episode of his livestream.

Given the boldness of the claim, clips of his words went viral on Aug. 6. In the video, he laments about the Secret Service calling him multiple times. He doesn’t get their alleged interest in speaking with him, considering that he doesn’t “know goddamn sh*t about politics.” An X user, whose account name is Feared Buck, reposted the footage.

“I’ve got the f**king Secret Service calling me five times, ni**a! I don’t know goddamn sh*t about politics my ni**a, I don’t know nothing,” he exclaimed in the footage.

He detailed another alleged instance of Harris and the Secret Service plotting for a collaboration, this time through a girl he’s been trying to get with.

“I had a bad bi**h that I’ve been trying to get on for, like, the last three, the last…Two years that I haven’t spoken to in, like, a year,” he shared. “I haven’t spoken to this girl in so goddamn long who had the audacity to text me, ‘We need you a part of the campaign.’”

It’s unconfirmed if Harris is really seeking out Cenat’s endorsement. However, his huge following would surely boost advocacy for her campaign. Currently, he boasts 12.1 million followers on the livestreaming app Twitch.

Anyways, Cenat doesn’t think his platform would align with a political conversation.

He added, “If, someway, somehow, something was to go into where I do a stream [for] politics, I’m going to be 100% honest. I’m going to sit on my stream and say, ‘Why did you guys call me?’ You know, I don’t know! I’ve never done anything with politics, and these blogs are like, ‘Yo, you’ve got to do this sh*t, Kai.’ And it’s all the top blogs.“

Moreover, Cenat is more known for his hijinks than his political insight. More recently, he made headlines for nearly getting banned from Twitch for pretending to light indoor fireworks. Despite this, his place on the major social media platform remains impactful across industries.

Solange Knowles, Saint Heron, black lit
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Solange Knowles Brings Back Popular Saint Heron Glassware

While her latest collection is exclusive to Moma, Saint Heron has released its glassware to various stores.


Solange Knowles is back with her popular collection of Saint Heron Glassware, but this edition boasts new colors.

Knowles’ first dip into glassware earned much acclaim, given the first drop sold out in two hours. Since debuting in June 2023, fans have begged for another release. Fortunately, Knowles obliged their request, restocking the collection, deemed a Small Matter.

The glassware comes in three shapes, with the latest colors being topaz and onyx. Sold through the MoMA Design Store, buyers can purchase the goblet, wine glass, and cordial from $41 to $45. Members of the New York-based museum can take off an extra 20%, making the collection more affordable.

In its description of the products, the items are crafted from “lightweight borosilicate glass” to create their feel and shape. It further details their artistic inspiration, stating the design “draws inspiration from Brutalist architecture and geometric motifs for visual statements that foster interpretation and engagement.”

The website added, “Saint Heron strives to deepen and expand artistic interest in the contributions of Blackness to objects, arts and design. The collection continues Saint Heron’s response to our own meticulous interrogations—of space, and of self—as aesthetic-forward incarnations of intuition-led processes in small-scale object creation.”

According to Domino, Knowles first discovered her knack for the art while taking a glassblowing class in Florida. In her initial release, the handmade four-piece collection ranged from $37 to $45.

While her latest collection is exclusive to MoMa, Saint Heron has released its glassware to various stores. Another set, hosting amber shades, is available at Blackman Cruz, with individual pieces starting at $129.

Most glassware is sold out on the multidisciplinary artist’s direct website. However, those curious can learn more about Knowles’ process on the platform.

“Propelled by Saint Heron’s own musings on the voices and futures objects contain, the five-item handblown glassware line demonstrates the synthesis and tension of sentiment and physicality in our environments,” her website states. “Each piece transmutes aesthetically sensitive-yet-bold sculptural qualities and geometric motifs into visual statements that foster natural interpretation, perception and engagement. To sit with and hold their form, weight, beauty and force is to witness dynamic stillness in uniquely varied textures, silhouettes, color palettes, and transparency and opacity ranges.”

MyKayla Skinner, Simone Biles
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MyKayla Skinner’s Mouth Got Her In Trouble, Now She Wants Simone Biles To Call Off Her Fans

Later in the video, Skinner directly appealed to Biles to help her by directing her followers to stop making death threats she says have been aimed at her and her family, shortly after appearing to gaslight Biles’ interpretation of her comments about the rest of the team.


MyKayla Skinner, an ex-member of Team USA’s gymnastics squad during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, is pleading for Simone Biles to help her after she and her family have allegedly received death threats over her comments about the current Olympic team. 

In June, Skinner criticized everyone on the current Olympic gymnastics team except for Biles, stating in a since-deleted YouTube video, “Besides Simone, I feel like the talent and the depth just isn’t what it used to be. I mean, obviously, a lot of girls don’t work as hard. The girls just don’t have the work ethic.”

According to On3.com, Skinner practically begged Biles to step in, posting a video to her Instagram account, which she captioned, “I love our country and don’t want to take anything away from our athletes. Let’s use this time to build each other up, not tear others down.”

In the video, Skinner described people “cheering on” the bullying she says she has received as people have responded to Skinner’s comments anew following Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team winning the gold medal. Biles’ post referencing Skinner’s comments after their win.

“I sincerely hoped that this topic wouldn’t need to be revisited, but unfortunately, things have really gotten out of hand lately. And it’s one thing to disagree with me regarding something I have said or a point I was trying to make. But it’s something else entirely when that turns into cyberbullying or even worse,” Skinner said.

Skinner continued, “Watching people cheer on the bullying — which has led to threats of physical harm to me, my husband and our daughter — is disgusting. So please, at this point, I’m just asking for it to stop for the sake of my family because enough is enough.”

Later in the video, Skinner directly appealed to Biles to help her by directing her followers to stop making death threats she says have been aimed at her and her family, shortly after appearing to gaslight Biles’ interpretation of her comments about the rest of the team.

“If Simone truly believes that I called our team lazy and lacking talent. And if that’s really how she feels, I am really heartbroken over it. But not just heartbroken because it isn’t what I feel or even how I previously said. But because Simone’s latest post and others that followed it fueled another wave of hateful comments, DMs, articles and emails. Hate that includes death threats to me, my family, and even my agent. My family and my friends don’t deserve to be caught in the crossfire here. They’ve done nothing.”

Skinner continued, “To Simone, I am asking you directly and publicly to please put a stop to this,” Skinner said. “Please ask your followers to stop. You have been an incredible champion for mental health awareness; many people need your help now. We’ve been attacked in ways that I’m certain you never intended. Your performance, the team’s performance and the Olympics in general should be a time that we support one another.”

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Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr., Quinton Ross, Alabama State University, NCAA
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Alabama State University President To Join NCAA D1 Finance Committee

The committee will assist the Division I Board of Directors in the oversight and approval of the annual budget and the allocation of Division I members revenue distribution


Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr., the President of Alabama State University, has been selected to serve on the NCAA’s Division 1 Finance Committee. The committee will assist the Division I Board of Directors in the oversight and approval of the annual budget and the allocation of Division I members revenue distribution.

According to a press release issued by the university, Ross begins his term on August 7 and in addition to the Division I Finance Committee, he also serves on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors and the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics.

Following the shakeup to college athletics via the $2.8 billion antitrust settlement the NCAA agreed to in May, most conferences are moving towards a revenue-sharing model, which necessitates a committee that allocates said resources to the conferences. 

Ross’ résumé is impressive, in addition to serving on numerous boards and councils such as the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Board of Advisors, the HBCU Capital Financing Advisory Board, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Board of Directors, and serving as Chairman of the Southwestern Athletic Conference commission; Ross was also named the Thurgood Marshall Fund’s Educator of the Year in 2023. 

According to the Montgomery Advertiser, Ross left his position as the Senate minority leader of the Alabama State Senate in 2017 to accept a position as the President of Alabama State University.

Ross stated in a press conference announcing his decision, “This community, which I love, wrapped its arms around me for those 15 years. Running four times for elections and three of them unopposed, I truly have been blessed with the opportunity to serve such a wonderful community, and I’m hopeful that, in some small way, my services have made a difference to the citizens in my district and throughout the state of Alabama.”

Ross continued, “Today, I’m choosing to travel the road less traveled to become the 15th president of Alabama State University, my prestigious alma mater who stands at 150 years old.” 

According to HBCU Gameday, since his acceptance of the position, Ross has guided the university admirably, producing a $20 million investment into infrastructure enhancements, including security upgrades and various modernization projects. As a result of Ross’s efforts, ASU’s national standing among HBCUs has been elevated and their accreditation with the SACSCOC has been extended through 2030.

As Ross stated in the press release, “I look forward to serving the membership on the NCAA Division I Finance Committee,” Dr. Ross said. “This committee is a vital component of the overall NCAA financial structure and I’m extremely honored to serve the NCAA membership in this capacity.”  

Ross also told The New Pittsburgh Courier that he looks forward to enhancing the experience of NCAA student-athletes through his work on the board. 

“I’m extremely honored to serve on this board. The NCAA Division I Board of Directors is an essential and critical component of the NCAA governance structure, and its positive impact on the world of intercollegiate athletics can be seen daily. I look forward to working with the members of this board to implement programs and initiatives that will enhance the overall student-athlete experience in all facets.”    

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Hill Harper Opens Up About The Pros, Cons Of AI Technology During U.S. Senate Campaign 
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Hill Harper Opens Up About The Pros, Cons Of AI Technology During U.S. Senate Campaign 

Beware of the dangers of AI....


Actor Hill Harper opened up about how using artificial intelligence (AI) technology is both helping and hurting his campaign efforts for the U.S. Senate, AfroTech reports. 

Harper’s campaign has pushed advocacy on heavy issues affecting the state of Michigan, including ensuring affordable and universal healthcare, protecting reproductive rights, addressing the climate crisis, providing affordable housing, and increasing public safety with reasonable gun laws. 

However, he is concerned with how social media’s algorithm and AI can hinder his reach, especially regarding certain policies. “I’ve attempted to use social media to engage with voters and the community to let them know and have an insight into what my platform is, who I’m engaging with, and what I’m actually learning from the voters,” Harper said. 

“It’s been incredible, and I’ve been so happy to have that input level. The biggest challenge for me, quite frankly, has been that since I called for a ceasefire [in the Gaza war], the algorithm has participated in shadow banning, and that is shameful.”

In November 2023, Harper admitted that he rejected a $20 million donation offer from businessman Linden Nelson, who has ties to the influential pro-Israel lobbying organization American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). He was asked to mount a primary challenge against Rep. Rashida Tlaib and end his Senate bid. Instead, the former CSI: NY actor changed his slogan to state he will not be “bossed, bullied, or bought” to raise campaign funds. 

Harper used AI and technology to appeal to the state’s younger voters and expound on his policy insight. He even collaborated with rapper GMAC CASH with a catchy campaign anthem featuring supporters and listing some of the things he will do for the state. However, he remains cautious of how technological advancements will impact voters’ points of view within campaigns. “There’s a true danger to misinformation, but we’ve seen it in many ways before with bots and dark money. I believe the best way to solve the problem is to end Citizens United and stop allowing dark money in politics,” he said. 

“Just like any technology, it [AI] has the potential to be beneficial in terms of access to information, efficiency, and the ability to create. There are dangers of manipulation, which is why I believe education must always take priority.”

Hopefully, Harper will be able to continue educating others on the pros and cons of AI, as according to The Hill, Harper lost his primary election race to replace retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow to Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D). After receiving the support of former Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.) and comedian Dave Chappelle and hoping to be the first Black state senator in Michigan and the first Black American Democratic U.S. Senate candidate on a ballot in close to 30 years, he lost by 23.7% to Slotkin’s 76.3%

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Young Thug’s Attorney Files Motion Against Prosecution Lawyers In RICO Case

In addition to filing the motion, Steel also spoke at length to the court about his difficulty working with the lawyers representing the prosecution.


In yet another attempt to have state prosecution lawyers removed from the sprawling RICO case against Jeffrey Williams, professionally known as recording artist Young Thug, his attorney, Brian Steel, filed an additional motion describing the “horror” of working with Chief Deputy District Attorney Adriane Love and Deputy District Attorney Symone Hylton on Aug. 6. 

According to Fox 5, Steel requested the court to review a 2013 case involving the Ford Motor Co. that the pair also prosecuted. Steel claims that in that case, Love and Hylton allegedly made numerous frivolous motions, false statements, and other serious violations. In addition to filing the motion, Steel also spoke at length to the court about his difficulty working with the lawyers representing the prosecution.

According to the motion, which repeatedly attempts to establish the innocence of Williams, “The honorable court denied Mr. Williams’ original Motion to Disqualify Lawyers Love and Hylton on August 1, 2024, based on Mr. Williams’ assertion that he intends to call lawyers Love and Hylton as witnesses at trial.”

The motion continued, “Mr. Williams respectfully requests this honorable court to consider the ethical violations made by lawyers Love and Hylton in support of the motion to disqualify. See Ford Motor Co. v. Young.”

In that case, Steel argues that the states’ attorneys engaged in “constant misconduct,” including Love repeatedly filing a motion stating that the defense was obligated to provide work product despite knowing that this alleged requirement was untrue.

According to Steel, Love was allegedly involved in several ethical violations, including violating court orders, making false statements to the court, misrepresenting evidence, making false accusations of witness tampering against the defense, and at least one instance of a Brady violation during that trial. 

Steel concluded the motion, stating, “The above does not truly encapsulate the horror of working with lawyer Love and lawyer Hylton. Not to be able to trust the prosecution to provide the simplest and most basic fundamental fairness such as honesty to the tribunal and honesty to all in the Courtroom must mandate that both lawyers Love and Hylton be disqualified from the case.“

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Georgia Aquarium’s Influential CEO And President, Dr. Brian Davis Dies

'He was a dynamic thinker and always pushed the boundaries of what we could achieve, making Georgia Aquarium an extraordinary place.'


Georgia Aquarium, a fixture in downtown Atlanta, will have limited operations as it mourns the loss of its president and CEO, Dr. Brian Davis.

Davis started with the aquarium as the director of education in 2003 and one of its first employees. He became executive vice president in 2018 before taking over as president two years later.

“It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our leader, friend, and mentor, president and CEO, Dr. Brian Davis,” the museum said in a statement. “Brian was an exceptionally talented and intelligent individual who left a tremendous imprint on the education and zoological fields. Furthermore, he was a beautifully compassionate human being who lifted others up and dedicated himself to creating a caring and diverse space at the Aquarium.

“He was a dynamic thinker and always pushed the boundaries of what we could achieve, making Georgia Aquarium an extraordinary place. He was one of the first employees at the aquarium prior to opening in 2005 and led us through years of innovation and growth. Brian’s indelible imprint made all those he knew better—we are better because of Brian.”

The cause of death was not immediately known, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Davis earned a bachelor’s of science in environmental science from Rutgers University in 1992. He then earned his master’s degree in secondary science education and a Ph.D. in secondary education and teaching, both at Georgia State University.  

Davis’ career blended a passion for education and marine life. Moreover, his status as a Black CEO made him a beacon for diversity. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 5.9% of all chief executives in the U.S. identified as Black in 2023.

Before his long, influential stay at the world renowned Georgia Aquarium, Davis held leadership roles at other marine research centers, as well as Zoo Atlanta.

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Ahmaud Arbery, Run, Run With Maud
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Ahmaud Arbery 5K Goes Virtual For All To Celebrate And ‘Run With Maud’

Runners in Atlanta can meet with Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, and a special guest after the 5K.


The “Run with Maud” 5K will go virtual this August so all can celebrate the life of Ahmaud Arbery, the Black man killed while jogging through a Georgia neighborhood in 2020.

The event began last year as a fundraising effort for the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation. In partnership with the Atlanta Track Club, 1,200 participants joined in the 5k across the city. Additionally, 2,000 runners from nine countries joined virtually.

The foundation raised over $200,000 from the run.

“Nothing will ever make up for losing Maud, who lost his life while running to ease his mind,” said Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, who founded the organization, in the press release. “But if his death can help us find ways to create safe spaces where Black boys can run freely without fear to improve their mental and physical well-being, his legacy will live on.”

Arbery’s death made national headlines as the 25-year-old was murdered in a racially motivated hate crime. While jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, he was chased by a white father-and-son duo alongside their neighbor. The son fatally shot Arbery, but all three men received prison sentences for their involvement in the killing.

While his death contributed to Black Lives Matter protests that year, the foundation still aims to advance racial justice.

“Atlanta Track Club is proud to have organized the first Run with Maud 5K last year, and the city of Atlanta was proud to host it,” said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club. “But going fully virtual is the best way we know to allow runners and walkers from around the world to join hands to show their commitment to make running safe for everyone.”

Runners in Atlanta can meet with Cooper-Jones and a special guest after the 5K. Registration costs $20 with a commemorative “Run With Maud” t-shirt for additional purchase. All proceeds will support the foundation’s programming, which includes academic scholarships for Brunswick High School students and its Youth Experience event.

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Kyrie Irving, Texas, HBCU, Paul Quinn College
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Kyrie Irving Immortalized On Basketball Court Mural In The Philippines

After some prodding by the artist, Irving promised to visit the court next year


Dallas Mavericks star player Kyrie Irving has been recognized in the Philippines with a basketball court mural, the first of 100 planned in the country.

According to Anthlon Sports, the mural was unveiled on Aug. 5 by Philippine artist Maya Carandang, who has been posting his artwork throughout the weeks leading up to the unveiling. Carandang titled the mural “Uncle Drew,” which was the title of the 2018 movie of the same name that Irving starred in. The court is located in Brgy. Pagdaraoan San Fernando La Union Philippines.

“Uncle Drew”

“1st of Maya100. Gifting the community with Mural Art and beautification.

“This bball court is located in Brgy. Pagdaraoan San Fernando La Union Philippines.”

“Very first Basketball Court with Mural Art in La Union Province.

“99 Basketball Courts to go and your court could be next.♥️ ᜋᜌ ᜁᜐᜅ᜔ ᜇᜀᜈ᜔ #Maya100 #DaviesPaints #TheFilipinoStory

 
 
 
 
 
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The drawing depicts Irving reacting to being “on fire” after hitting a game-winning shot on March 17 against the Denver Nuggets.

Carandang posted a headshot of the drawing to his social media account, saying, “Hi Uncle Drew, come visit Philippines.” The New Jersey native responded to the invitation by stating he would visit the country next year.

“All I needed was an invite.

“Next year for sure. Thank you for the LOVE. This is Legendary🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾♾♾♾♾🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶”

 
 
 
 
 
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This was the play that Carandang immortalized in his drawing of Irving.

Most basketball fans know Irving is a right-hand player, so making that shot with his left hand was a creative depiction. He brought attention to that after making the shot when he went to be congratulated by his teammates on the court. He stared at his left hand before jumping into his teammate’s arms and landing in a pile with them on the hardwood.

The shot gave the Mavericks a 107-105 victory over the Nuggets.

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Cash App, Lawsuit, Data Breach
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$15M Settlement Reached In Cash App Data Breach Case: How To Claim Your Payout

Cash App users may be eligible for compensation worth up to $2,500 thanks to a recent $15 million settlement agreed to by the company following data breaches that compromised users' personal information.


Cash App users may be subject to a payout of up to $2,500 thanks to a new $15 million settlement.

Block Inc., the parent company of the popular electronic money-transferring platform, has agreed to the settlement following claims of negligence after two data breaches occurred via Cash App, compromising users’ personal information. Per the class action lawsuit, Block and Cash App Investing were found guilty of being “negligent” and breaching other obligations to users after a former employee accessed account data without permission in 2022.

During a 2022 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Block revealed that roughly 8.2 million current and former users were being notified of the breach. Per the lawsuit, Block was also negligent in 2023 when “an unauthorized user” managed to access Cash App users’ accounts while using recycled phone numbers that were linked to previous accounts.

While Cash App, Cash App Investing, and Block have denied any liability or wrongdoing stated in the lawsuit, they have agreed to a settlement worth $15 million. At this time, eligible users either previously or currently use Cash App or Cash App Investing, have an account that was accessed without the proper permissions, or were on the opposite end of unauthorized bank withdrawals or transfers between Aug. 23, 2018, and Aug. 20, 2024.

Eligible users will be able to submit a claim of no more than $2,500 “for out-of-pocket losses” they may have experienced during the aforementioned timeframe. To accurately do so, consumers will have to provide “third-party documentation” that confirms the connection to “a data security incident, unauthorized account event, or deficiency in error resolution” as it pertains to a person’s Cash App or Cash App Investing account.

Additionally, eligible users can also submit a claim to be reimbursed for lost time and can receive up to $75 due to a cap of $25 an hour for three hours. They can also receive compensation for any documented transaction losses caused by “an unauthorized account event.” To qualify for the latter, individuals would have to submit at least one of the following options: “a copy of a notification of an unauthorized account event, a copy of a police report related to an unauthorized account event, or a document demonstrating your account was accessed without your permission.”

Only one claim can be filed per Cash App user, even if you have multiple accounts, and must be submitted by Nov. 18, 2024, via an online form or by mail. Those who wish to opt out of the settlement are required to mail in a written notice by Nov. 1; however, to qualify for the payout, users must still submit an official claim.

At this time, it has not yet been disclosed when the settlement payments will be dispersed, but the final approval hearing is set for Dec. 16, 2024, and is subject to rescheduling “without additional notice,” according to a website created for the settlement.

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