The actress came forward to clarify her IG post to the surface of reports that she had bought the house as a birthday gift for herself. A festive birthday present for herself caused Viola Davis to clarify a few of her words. A story ran yesterday (August 11) rampant that …
Read More »Viola Davis proudly shares photo of plantation where she was born: “I own my story”
Viola Davis celebrated her birthday by proudly taking ownership of her early life story. The Academy Award-winning actress, who turned 55 on Tuesday, shared a photo of her birthplace, which is located on a former plantation in South Carolina. “The above is the house where I was born August 11, …
Read More »South Florida gym owner bails out after being arrested for violating coronavirus rules
PLANTATION, Fla. – The owner of a South Florida gym was released from jail Tuesday morning, hours after he was arrested for allowing members of his gym to choose whether or not to wear a face mask during workouts. “Right now, I am trusting that everything is happening for a …
Read More »Officers arrest gym owner for refusing to force members to wear face masks during workouts
PLANTATION, Fla. – Michael Carnevale was contesting the authorities’ decision to close his gym on Monday when he was arrested. He said he was allowing his members to choose whether or not they should wear a face mask during workouts. The officers closed their business. Carnevale, owner of Fitness 1440, …
Read More »Rhode Island moves toward changing its official name on the connotations of slavery
Rhode Island is moving to change its official name – “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations” – due to its connotations of slavery. Governor Gina Raimondo (D) signed a executive order Monday stating that his office would not use the word “Plantations” in future executive orders, appointments, or …
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