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Experience a historical retrospective as we present a visual journey through time with the Blackest Stories Of The Week. Witness a mosaic of moments that occurred this past week, offering a glimpse into the news that made headlines. Take a weekly dive into a collection of events that range from awe-inspiring to disturbingly shocking, delivered straight to you.
Sunday, April 30
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After being recognized as a person of interest in the shooting death of transgender Black woman Rasheeda Williams, popularly known as Koko Da Doll. Who starred in the Sundance Film Festival documentary Kokomo City. A 17-year-old has surrendered to Atlanta police. The teen is charged with homicide, aggravated assault, and having a firearm while committing a felony. He admitted to being the man in the police-released photograph. However, he denied shooting Williams. The authorities are looking into whether the deaths of Koko Da Doll and two other transgender people should be classified as hate crimes.
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Monday, May 1
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Tuesday, May 2
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Janai Norman, the weekend co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” has announced on the show that she is pregnant with her third child. However, Norman revealed that some viewers had noticed she was pregnant before she did. Adding, that she is excited to confirm the news. The journalist is about 10 weeks along and is the mother of a five-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter. Norman has also hosted ABC’s educational animal program Oh Baby.
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Wednesday, May 3
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Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx has been hospitalized for over three weeks due to a mysterious “medical complication,” as reported by his daughter Corinne on Instagram last April 12. Foxx’s hospitalization has caused him to step down from hosting his popular show “Beat Shazam,” with Nick Cannon taking over as host and Kelly Osbourne as guest DJ. Foxx has expressed gratitude towards his fans for their love and support through social media, and insiders say that he needs it as he continues to recover in an Atlanta hospital. Nonetheless, Foxx’s health struggle has caused concern among his fans, with many sending get-well wishes and prayers for his recovery.Read more here.
Thursday, May 4
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Friday, May 5
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The Economist/YouGov.com poll conducted between April 29 and May 2, found that Vice President Kamala Harris has overwhelming support from Generation Z voters. These voters express extreme faith in her ability to be president, with 60% of voters aged 18-29 either somewhat approve or strongly approve of Harris as Vice President. 52% of them indicate that she is qualified to be President, which is second only to Black voters. In addition, Gen Z voters’ electoral presence is expected to be pivotal in the 2024 election, and their support for the Democratic party can be attributed to their values and stance on issues such as gun control, abortion rights, climate change and LGBTQ rights.
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Saturday, May 6
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The name of the person responsible for Jordan Neely’s death has been identified as Daniel Penny, a Marine from Long Island. Penny employed a lethal chokehold on Neely, 30, whose death was determined to be a homicide from the chokehold. Many social media sites have posted old photos and screenshots of Penny. In addition, some of his former classmates claim to be able to identify him. It is unclear whether Penny will ever face criminal charges. However, protests have continued to erupt in Brooklyn and on the subway.
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The Blackest News Stories Of The Week: Jordan Neely, Harry Belafonte, Jamie Foxx And More was originally published on newsone.com
