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Starbucks Apologizes After Video Of A Baffling Arrest Of Two Black Men At A Philly Location Goes Viral

Starbucks Apologizes After Video Of A Baffling Arrest Of Two Black Men At A Philly Location Goes Viral Coffeehouse giant Starbucks  is issuing an apology following a baffling arrest that occurred in Philadelphia which achieved viral status once the footage was shared online. On Thursday, video emerged of two black men that were arrested for seemingly just being inside the business. Witnesses say the men were met by police for not purchasing something as they waited for their friend to show up. The men calmly explained they hadn’t done anything wrong. “The police were called because these men hadn’t ordered anything.”  shared Melissa DePino  who posted video of the incident. “They were waiting for a friend to show up, who did as they were taken out in handcuffs for doing nothing. All the other white ppl are wondering why it’s never happened to us when we do the same thing.”

Cops Arrest 2 Black Men Sitting In Starbucks For 'Trespassing': Video

Cops Arrest 2 Black Men Sitting In Starbucks For 'Trespassing': Video The Philadelphia DA's Office said there was a "lack of evidence" that the men committed any crime. By Hilary Hanson Philadelphia police are conducting an internal investigation into a viral video that shows officers handcuffing and removing two black men from the premises of a Starbucks store. “The police were called because these men hadn’t ordered anything,” tweeted author Melissa DePino, who posted a video of the arrest on Thursday . “They were waiting for a friend to show up, who did as they were taken out in handcuffs for doing nothing. All the other white ppl are wondering why it’s never happened to us when we do the same thing.”

Joy Reid Shuts Down Killer Mike After Rapper Attempts To Drag Her On Instagram

Joy Reid Shuts Down Killer Mike After Rapper Attempts To Drag Her On Instagram  Joy-Ann Reid and Killer Mike might have beef after the rapper stepped out of line over the weekend. Over the weekend, Reid shared a photo of herself all glammed up and thanked her hair and makeup team, writing, "And not to be outdone... @glamluxxe and @savvychicz, who rocked the  H&M  for our Elgin Baylor shoot!"

‘Cosby Show’ Actress Details Why She Went Topless for Bill Cosby Protest

‘Cosby Show’ Actress Details Why She Went Topless for Bill Cosby Protest Former Cosby Show actress Nicolle Rochelle was recently arrested after protesting topless outside of the courthouse where Bill Cosby is currently being re-tried for sexual assault. In a new interview, she breaks down her line of thinking, saying she very purposefully wanted to make Cosby “uncomfortable.” “He’s a man who’s dis-empowered women’s bodies for decades. It doesn’t seem to be recognized,” Rochelle, 39, told PEOPLE . “The case is being publicized with this narrative of race. He’s being painted as the victim. I wanted to emphasize that this is about rape. I wanted to make him uncomfortable and to make people think about women’s bodies.”

Nicki Micheaux Talks New Film, “LOWLIFE”, Hollywood & Business {VIDEO}

Nicki Micheaux Talks New Film, “LOWLIFE”, Hollywood & Business {VIDEO}      

Ava DuVernay hosts screening of “A Wrinkle in Time” for Compton youth titled, “A Wrinkle in Compton” {VIDEO}

Ava DuVernay hosts screening of “A Wrinkle in Time” for Compton youth titled, “A Wrinkle in Compton” {VIDEO}   #wrinkle in time,  

PCF Draws Attention to Prostate Cancer Disparity among African American Men

PCF Draws Attention to Prostate Cancer Disparity among African American Men      One out of nine American men are likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. However, 74 percent of African American men are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than White men and are twice as likely to die from the disease. In honor of National Minority Health month, the  Los Angeles Sentinel  spoke with Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) CEO and President, Dr. Johnathan Simon about the disparity of the disease and how men of African descent can better their chances of prevention.