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WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from Russian prison following a prisoner swap according to Biden administration officials. Griner was nabbed in Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport back in February for cannabis possession. She was convicted and placed into a retched working camp prison in Russia since. One has to be happy for Brittney Griner, her…
Without a dope post to step to… It’s been about 10 months since I last published an article on Loud News Net. Getting back to it has certainly been top of mind, but life always happens. There are several reasons for my sabbatical. A combination of health, family, and employment hasn’t allowed me the time…
Thursday, February 24, 2022, may one day be marked as the start of World War III. It’s too early to say but the invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin and Russia will be an infamous event regardless. Europe hasn’t seen this kind of atrocity since, well, last time Putin was stroking his own ego and…
Brian Flores has taken a stand against the NFL. This is not something to be taken lightly. He has risked his whole career for the betterment of society and racism in the NFL. In a league run by entitled and uncontrollable owners, it is with an immense risk that Flores proceeds with this civil suit.…
Let’s be honest, every year that passes seems to bring new norms, new expectations, and new pressures. We really do live in a society. Even when nothing changes, the daily grind can begin to wear you down mentally. Corporations and governments will demand every ounce of attention you have and use it against you. Often…
As the global pandemic crisis paved the way for our new-normal way of living (and coping), a currency crisis is developing. Governments have long been trying to maintain their monopoly of power with citizens losing faith in the government’s money resulting in economic collapse. On the verge of these types of crises, throughout history, people…
From Anthony Fantano to your local record shop employee, it seems there’s plenty of opinions on any and every piece of music out there. Naturally, as people discuss the art they take in, there are disagreements on what projects are of the highest quality. People even debate whether someone is able to give a valid…
How many times have we failed to fight for our rights to freedom of speech? When is this battle going to end? ‘Freedom of Speech’ has been an ongoing battle of humanity for so many years. People have been deprived of their speech freedom as governments worldwide try to control information flowing in, out, and…
You don’t have to go all the way to the circus to watch a freakshow — just turn on the tv and take a look at the Met Gala 2021. Besides the thought-provoking Balenciaga ensemble that covered every inch of Kim K’s body (no Kanye West in sight though!), there was an even bigger shocker…
The death of Tupac Shakur still haunts many. 25 years later, there are still more questions than answers. This September 2021, we mark 25 years since Tupac Amaru Shakur’s murder in Las Vegas. The iconic rapper, cultural critic, poet, and actor was only 25 when he was shot four times — once in the thigh,…
