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J.D. Vance's Distorted Vision of Appalachia Is Nothing New

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On Monday, Donald Trump announced his vice-presidential nominee: freshman Republican Senator J.D. Vance, who has made a name for himself over the past decade thanks to the success of his 2016 memoir, Hillbilly Elegy. That book catapulted Vance into the political spotlight with a superficial account of the plight of the white working class, especially in Appalachia. It spotlighted the myriad problems Appalachian families face as they attempt to distance themselves from decades of abuse, alcoholism, and poverty that Vance suggested were endemic to the mountainous sections of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, the Virginias, and the Carolinas. Read More...

Ladoja Sues Makinde, Olubadan Over Elevation Of New Kings

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The former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has dragged the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun and Governor Seyi Makinde over the chieftaincy review. Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, also dragged the ten newly elevated beaded crown-wearing Kings before the Oyo State High Court. Recall that Makinde, on June 22, approved the elevation following the recommendation of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who is the prescribed and consenting authority. Read More...

No Joke! Dbanj Joins NYPD

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He has been very quiet for a while but news reaching us indicates that he’s back and better! That’s the story of Nigerian award winning artiste and businessman Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D'banj. Well! D’banj has some news for you and it’s a big one. The DB records CEO took to his instagram page to officially announce that he has joined NYPD. READ ALSO: Why Don Jazzy Didn't Attend D’banj’s Anniversary -D'prince Read More...