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A Nashville police officer filed a federal discrimination lawsuit Friday against the Metro Nashville government and one of the police department’s commanders.
In the lawsuit, Officer Monica Blake alleged that the Metro government and Metro Nashville Police Department Commander Janet Pardue retaliated against Blake for accusing another officer of sexually assaulting her in 2016, and for filing complaints that alleged Pardue was discriminating against Blake for her race and gender.
According to Blake’s lawsuit, earlier this year the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office dropped the rape charge against the other officer in Blake’s sexual assault case, and the defendant entered a plea deal for judicial diversion on an aggravated assault charge.
While the USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee generally does not name victims of sexual assault, Blake agreed to be named for this story.
Blake, an African-American officer who has worked for the department since 2005, also alleges in the lawsuit that Nashville police policies infringe on her right to free speech. Read More Here
LeBron James erupted for a season-high 51 points Sunday night in Miami, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-97 win against the Heat.
Teammate Kyle Kuzma says James—who shot 19 for 31 from the field, and also grabbed eight rebounds—“could probably average 40 if he wanted to.”
Air Jordan 4 “Singles Day”
James unveiled a never-before-seen Nike LeBron 15 styled after Jordan's "Black Metallic" Air Jordan 5 PE from 1990. Not only does the shoe feature a black base, '23' embroidery, 'teeth' detailing and reflective elements, but the white laces and red lace lock mimic Jordan's personal pair.
The kicks may have surfaced a while back, but now we finally have more concrete info on Nike's upcoming 'Bred' SB Dunk and Foamposite-inspired SB Air Force 2 Low.
Over 20 artists from around the globe collaborated with Official to give us a look at what it means to follow God as a people on mission to reflect His love to the world. featuring Lecrae, Flame, Sho Baraka, JR, Tedashii, Trip Lee, R-Swift, Thi’sl, Jahaziel, and more!
Label: Reach Records
Release Date: December 26, 2009
DJ Official is one of Holy Hip Hop’s most notable producers. Widely known for being The Cross Movements DJ in the late 90″s, he has been wracking up production credits for well over a decade. After the disbanding of CM, he gained new found recognition for producing songs such as “100” and “Eyes Open,” in addition to being the tour DJ for the 116 Clique. With his debut album DJ Official chooses to stay behind the boards while putting a pressing message on center stage with the help of a few friends.
Tracklisting:
1. Enter The Mission – Dr. Eric Mason, DJ Official, R-Swift
2. Show Off – Lecrae & Flame
3. Use Me – Tedashii
4. Streets of New York – J.A.Z. & Magellen
5. Get Busy – Trip Lee
6. Go – H.G.A. & Tedashii
7. Not My Own – Stephen The Levite, Phanatik, Evangel
8. Love Fallen – Gems, Jahaziel, Benjah, Dillavou
9. Nothing Without You – JR & Lecrae
10. Chaos – Sho Baraka
11. Chisel Me – Thi’sl, Json, K-Drama, Tedashii
12. On My 116 – Lecrae, Tedashii, Sho Baraka, Trip Lee
13. Streets of Philadelphia – Mac The Doulos, Young Joshua, Ackdavis, R-Swift
14. Missio Dei – God’s Servant
15. Forward Me – Cam
16. Outro (Thank You)
Le’Veon Bell has officially left $14.5 million on the table.
The All-Pro running back failed to report to Pittsburgh Steelers headquarters Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, the deadline for him to play this season on the franchise tag.
“I want to confirm that Le’Veon Bell did not sign his Franchise Tender today and, as a result, he will not be eligible to play football during the 2018 season,” Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said in a statement.
Bell, who’s currently in Pittsburgh, is missing the season to preserve his long-term viability for a 2019 contract despite telling ESPN on Oct. 1 that he would play in 2018.
“I’ll be fully committed and give you everything I have,” Bell said then. “I still want to go out there and win a Super Bowl with the Steelers.”
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – AUGUST 22: Stan Lee attends Extraordinary: Stan Lee at Saban Theatre on August 22, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images)
In 1968, Lee used Stan’s Soapbox, a monthly column which ran from 1965-2001 to publicly condemn racism.
“Racism and bigotry are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today,” Lee wrote. “But, unlike a team of costumed super villains, they can’t be halted with a punch in the snoot or a zap from a ray gun. The only way to destroy them, is to expose them — to reveal from the insidious evil they really are.”
He re-shared the message in 2017 when a demonstrator was killed and several others were injured after counter protesting a white supremacist rally.
Because of Marvel millions of Black girls around the world were written into the stories of the superheroes they idolized.
Storm, “X-Men” & “Avengers”
Christon Gray - Clear The Heir
Best Song On The Record:"Gray" has so much depth lyrically, it touches on recent social issues and calls the church to more action. It is an Ohio all-star show featuring Gray's brother Taelor and Tragic Hero. It isn't a song that can be listened to once. It is a song to sit with. The chorus is an exhortation to the listener, "There's a Heaven and we all wanna go/Does anybody wanna fall on the sword/Take my hand, I just want you to know/Healing begins when you call on the Lord."
Christon Gray is a rule breaker. He does not fit neatly within one genre. Rather, he blends them together, making something that can only be his own. His journey over the years has been the tale of the underdog. This is an artist that should not be counted out or brushed aside. Clear The Heir is an album that will be revisited years from and considered groundbreaking in its own right.
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