Posts by Blackmansstreet.Today
Earthquake kills more than 33,000 in Turkey and Syria
More than 34,179 people have been killed so far by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. The quake also rocked parts of Lebanon. The death toll in Turkey has climbed to 29,605, the Turkish Emergency Coordination Center said Sunday. The total number of deaths in Syria stands at 4,574, including…
Read MoreThis Super Bowl was really Super
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in an exciting Super Bowl game in which two Black quarterbacks played against each other. No one was disappointed, especially up to the last second when the Chiefs sealed the win. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38 to 35. Their win constituted the Chiefs’ second consecutive Super…
Read MorePowerful earthquakes destroy Turkey and Syria
Powerful earthquakes destroyed parts of Turkey and Syria, killing more than 5,000 people in both countries amid the snow and freezing temperatures. The first quake had a 7.8 magnitude and destroyed large parts of Syria and Turkey Monday, trapping people in the rubble. There also was a 7.5 magnitude second earthquake separate from the first,…
Read MoreMcCarthy pushes Rep. Omar out the door
Kevin McCarthy, speaker of the House of Representatives, and House Republicans have gotten rid of Rep. Ilhan Omar on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Still, Omar didn’t leave without a fight. McCarthy and Republicans voted 218 to 211 to remove Omar from the committee, leading Democrats to accuse Republicans of racism. House members voted along…
Read MoreJob growth could help Black men find work
January’s jobs rose by 517,000, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last Friday. The number of jobs created was higher than economists predicted, constituting a 53-year high. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care. Employment…
Read MorePolice killed a double amputee by shooting him in the back
Police shot and killed a double amputee by shooting him in the back after he stabbed someone with a butcher knife he was holding. Police shot and killed Anthony Lowe after he stabbed a man, Ramiro, who didn’t want his last name used, crossing the street. Lowe jumped out of his wheelchair and stabbed him. …
Read MoreKyrie Irving traded to Dallas Mavericks
The Nets-Mavericks made a blockbuster trade involving Kyrie Irving. The trade was reported on Sunday but did not become official until early on Monday evening. The Brooklyn Nets agreed to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets reportedly will receive Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and future Draft picks in the deal.
Read MoreThree rappers are found dead
The bodies of three men presumed to be rappers who missed a scheduled concert that later was canceled were discovered in a rat-infested apartment building, making it difficult for authorities to move their bodies. The men are Armani Kelly, 28, Montoya Givens, 31, and Dante Wicker, 31. They were slated to perform at Lounge 31 on…
Read MoreTwo Black quarterbacks will lead their teams to the Super Bowl
Two Black quarterbacks will lead their teams to the Super Bowl in a dramatic changing of the guard, a far cry from an unbroken history of White guys only leading teams to the biggest game in football. Quarterback Jalen Hurts will lead the Philadelphia Eagles against Patrick Mahomes, III, quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs,…
Read MoreMemphis Fire Department fires three firefighters in the ongoing death probe of Tyre Nichols
The Memphis fire department fired three of its fighters on January 30 as part of its ongoing investigation into the murder of Tyre Nichols after concluding they violated several policies and protocols. Fire department officials said they fired Robert Long, JaMicheal Sandridge, and Lieutenant Michelle Walker, driver of the Engine 55 fire truck. Long is…
Read More