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White Man Kills Wife Over Medical Bills

I recently interviewed a white guy in prison for killing his whole family. I asked him, “Why,” he said, “Cause, they were home.” but then I asked, “how could this have been prevented?” And he was brutally honest, I’ll have to admit, it made perfect sense. He said, “His wife should have checked the mailbox.” 

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The Killing of Sonya Massey

Sonya Massey the 36-year-old Black woman in her Illinois home this month was shot and killed by a responding officer after she called 911 because she thought there was an intruder in her home, according to officials. The deputy involved in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson, did not follow police protocol. According to reports, Grayson was fired from the force because he ‘did not act as trained or in accordance with police standards’. Additionally, he has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct. It’s a tragic situation, and the case is still under investigation. Sean Grayson, the deputy involved in the fatal shooting had a history of breaches of police protocol and other misconduct. His record includes two DUI charges, one while he was enlisted in the U.S. Army. He worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. During his tenure with various departments, he faced complaints and disciplinary actions, including a vehicle chase that violated department policy and allegations of inappropriate behavior and abuse of power. Lastly, the family of Sonya Massey is calling for a probe into the hiring of a sheriff’s deputy charged with the fatally shooting. ~ Balance Due 

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HBCU Cancels United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Xavier University of Louisiana, an HBCU in New Orleans cancelled United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s address amid student protests related to the Gaza conflict. The decision to cancel Thomas-Greenfield’s commencement speech was influenced by pressure from students and the community. Concerns were raised about her voting record at the United Nations, particularly regarding a ceasefire in Gaza. Students pointed out that she had repeatedly voted against a ceasefire, which contributed to the decimation of universities in Gaza and the loss of thousands and thousands of lives. The petition against her as the commencement speaker emphasized the impact on Palestinians in Gaza, drawing parallels with the experiences of African Americans during the segregation era in the United States and the holocaust in Germany. The Nearly 1,800 people signed a petition demanding a new commencement speaker who better aligned with the university’s mission statement and would not politicize the ceremony. The students wanted someone who represented their values and would contribute to an uninterrupted graduation celebration. The University of Vermont (UVM) had previously canceled Thomas-Greenfield’s address amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus. These protests reflect broader discontent with the handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinians in Gaza. It’s important to recognize that universities are navigating complex issues related to free speech, political stances, and student voices and furthermore don’t want to upset their benefactors. The cancellation of Thomas-Greenfield’s address highlights the impact of global events on college campuses and the need for thoughtful decisions in honoring graduates while respecting diverse perspectives. These college student’s Pro-Humanity Protesting is showing the so-called adult political leaders the playbook they should be following, speaking the truth. I watched a republican press conference which…

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Opposites Attract

This is a song about togetherness, compromise and support these are essential elements that help in maintaining balance. It’s good to have relationships with people that are complete opposites in their age, background and experience, you learn so much and in regards to your future prospects you have a completely different perspectives to consider and parlay, makes for a great prosperous relationship. 

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