Congressmen Hank Johnson (GA) and Jamaal Bowman (NY) reintroduced the RAP Act bill to the House floor last week The post Congressmen Johnson, Bowman Reintroduce RAP Act Bill appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Bootleg politician and regular spewer of dumb conspiracy theories Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has many nicknames. Still, this new one, given to her by Dulcé Sloan, is perfect and instantly sticks.
Disagreements form amongst some armed forces.
A new bill that would prevent prosecutors from using rap lyrics as evidence in trials in New York has been introduced to that state's assembly. According to reports, the hope is that it gains approval from both chambers by June 8th to be signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul.
On Wednesday, Democratic Congressmen Hank Johnson and Jamaal Bowman introduced the Restoring Artistic Protection Act to the House of Representatives for review. The proposed bill seeks to prohibit the usage of an artist's lyrics against them in civil and criminal cases. It comes as a number of these cases have been brought against Hip-Hop artists in recent years.
Artists, industry leaders, and legal experts have joined together in a call to “Protect Black Art."
Apparently everything Dwayne Johnson touches does not turn to gold. Black Adam was a bust and will be a major loss to Warner Bros. The post ‘Black Adam’ Was A Bust That May Cost Warner Bros. $100M In Losses appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
A bill introduced earlier this year by South Los Angeles Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer may soon be signed into law in California. The bill would restrict the use of rap lyrics and other creative works as evidence in criminal proceedings. The bill has already passed both the State Senate and State Assembly. It will soon progress […] The post California May Be First State to Ban Use of Rap Lyrics in Court appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
It’s 2023, and the NAACP Board of Directors has issued a travel advisory for Florida, citing that the state is “hostile toward African Americans.” Considering MAGA-friendly Governor Ron Desantis’ blatantly racist legislation aimed at the “woke,” often a replacement for the n-word in far-right circles, where is the lie? On Saturday, May 2020, the NAACP […] The post Ya Think?: NAACP Issues Travel Advisory For Florida, “Hostile Toward African Americans” appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
The new class of mayors included North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown, the first Black mayor in Nevada's history. The post Black Mayors Talk Federal Support For Local Issues At White House Gathering appeared first on NewsOne.
Dexter Reed was shot and killed by Chicago police last month, after they allegedly pulled him over for failing to wear a seatbelt. The post 96 Gunshots: Dexter Reed Police Shooting Video Spotlights Danger For Black Men During Traffic Stops appeared first on NewsOne.
Until the CROWN Act is adopted federally, the fight against hair discrimination will continue. The post Here Are All Of The States That Have Successfully Passed The CROWN Act appeared first on NewsOne.
