Kanye West “slavery was a choice”

What happened?

This week has largely been hijacked by Kanye Wests controversial comments surrounding race on Twitter, ranging from outward support toward Communications Director of Turning point USA Candace Owens, who has openly mocked the Black Lives Matter movement calling it ‘victimhood’ mentality. West has also previously shown support for president Donald Trump, and took to Twitter to express his continued support, featuring his MAGA (Make America Great Again) hat. West’s most recent excavations were documented by TMZ after he revealed in an interview the reason for his initial support for Trump,  occurred as a result of being drugged on Opioids after his liposuction surgery. In the midst of his confrontational speech, he went on to say, “slavery was a choice”, to TMZ employees. The speech was interrupted by an eloquent fan of Wests who vehemently disagreed with his stance on slavery and black on black crime.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/989279164464119809

The U.S expels 60 Russian Officials

What happened?

President Trump ordered the expulsion of 60 Russian intelligence and diplomatic officials, due to the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK back in March. Germany, France, and Ukraine will also be expelling Russian diplomats as a result. Russia vehemently denies any involvement in the attack, The US will close the Russian Consulate in Seattle.

Who?

The man poisoned was ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter. A Soviet expert says, half a cup of the poison could kill a town. The Father and daughter were hit with 50-100 grams Novichok— a dose far too big to be used for scientific purposes. “Such a quantity would put down all of Salisbury,” Leonid Rink, a Soviet state chemist who has said he once worked in the Novichok programme, told Russian state TV.

Bill Cosby charged with sexual Assault & expelled from Oscars

What happened?

American stand up Comedian and TV star, Bill Cosby was convicted of sexual assault last month, Cosby’s wife, Camille,  deemed the conviction,  “mob justice, not real justice”…This tragedy must be undone not just for Bill Cosby, but for the country,” she said.

Consequentially the Oscars academy announced on Thursday to expel the comedian, two days after the board members voted. Only four people have been expelled from the Oscars academy in 91 years. The board said they, “voted to expel actor Bill Cosby and director Roman Polanski from its membership in accordance with the organisation’s Standards of Conduct.The Board continues to encourage ethical standards that require members to uphold the Academy’s values of respect for human dignity,” it added.

Mass Evacuations for Hawaii Volcano

What Happened?

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted on  Thursday, on Hawaii’s largest island. over 10,000 people were forced to evacuate immediately after the volcano began to spew lava following a magnitude 5 earthquake. Alerts from the US geological survey said the eruption, started before 5 pm.  Hawaii’s Civil Defense Agency issued an alert saying the residents of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens must evacuate. Shelters and community centres were opened to all to take refuge.

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