BLM Chapters sue National organization claiming fraudulent use of funds
The honeymoon is over for Black Lives Matter and its sister chapters. 26 of the organization’s local chapters filed a lawsuit citing theft and financial fraud. The chapters claimed the leader of the group’s Black Lives Matter Global Network stole 10 million dollars in charitable contributions. The accusation includes information that the accused, Shalomyah Bowers, gave himself a 2-million-dollar payday in the form of fees charged to the organization by his consulting firm. Bowers denies the accusations and claims the lawsuit is due to systemic racism. BLM and its leaders have been accused of various fraudulent practices when it comes to the millions of dollars donated to the organization. Some leaders in the national organization have been accused of using donations for personal expenses. According to various reports some leaders have spent organization funds on homes in exclusive areas, including one 6-million-dollar home used to hold parties, and have added their relatives onto the organization’s payroll. These accusations of fraud and misuse of funds have been blamed on racism by the group’s leaders.
TV programs promote pagan and homosexual lifestyles
Two tv programs are gaining a growing number of protestors for their content. The first Peppa Pig, a popular preschool show for children recently introduced a same-sex couple to the show.
The program which caters to viewers ages 1 to 6 years of age recently introduced a character who tells the main character she has two mommies. The show had previously received a petition in 2019 demanding a same-sex couple be featured on the show. The creators of the petition claimed children in same-sex families needed to see representation. They further claimed not introducing this type of family to impressionable young children would cause bullying of children in same-sex families in the future. Critics call introducing homosexuality to young children a form of grooming. Peppa Pig is translated into 40 languages and airs in 180 countries and territories around the world.
‘Little Demon’
A new show has also gained protests for its content. The Disney owned FXX network debuted a show called ‘Little Demon’ in late August. The show features a female character who is a pagan and gets pregnant by Satan. The show follows the mother, Satan, and their 13-year-old daughter who is deemed the Anti-Christ. One of the show’s actresses even praised the show’s attempt to normalize paganism. She revealed in an interview that the mother character on the show is a witch. The group one million moms have started a petition against the show calling for Disney to remove it from its programming lineup. That petition so far has gained over 40-thousand signatures. The protests have already caused one company, T-Mobile to pull advertising from the show. The show is executive produced by several people, including actor Danny DeVito who is also cast as Satan on the show and his daughter Lucy DeVito who plays the 13-year-old Anti-Christ character.
New York State adoption agency wins case in court
A court has ruled in favor of a Christian adoption agency in New York State. The agency, New Hope Family services, has refused to service unmarried couples living together and same sex couples citing religious beliefs. The state’s office of Children and Family services was attempting to shut down the agency due to its denial of these couples, and for refusing to refer them to different agencies. The case started in 2018 when New York state officials charged the agency with these violations citing discrimination. The agency then sued saying their 1st and 14th amendment rights were violated. The case has since moved through the courts before returning to a district court in 2020. The agency was represented by Alliance Defending Freedom. Attorneys for the agency released a statement praising the court for its decision. New Hope Family Services has been in operation for 50 years and has placed one thousand children into permanent homes.
SNBC HEALTH Report, the health benefits of eating food during its harvest season
Some nutritionists encourage consumers to purchase foods during their peak season to receive full nutritional benefits. Autumn or fall is quickly approaching; here are some fruits and vegetables to consider adding to your health regimen during this upcoming season. Butternut squash is rich in beta-carotene which is beneficial to eye, skin, and bone health. Broccoli rabe is not as popular as other cruciferous vegetables here is the US, but it has several benefits including being high in zinc and is beneficial to the immune system. Cranberries promote bladder health and contains nutrients that protect vital organs. Pomegranates are beneficial to heart health, and eggplants are rich in nutrients beneficial to the brain. Harvest season for fall foods ranges from late September to December.