THURSDAY SNAPSHOT 5/25/23

BIPOC DAILY NEWS

Tina Turner, Queen of Rock and Roll, Dies at 83

Tina Turner, the legendary rock and roll singer, has died at the age of 83. Turner's publicist, Bernard Doherty, confirmed the death in a statement, saying that she died peacefully at her home in Switzerland.

Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939. She began her career as a backup singer for Ike Turner, her husband and musical partner. The couple had a successful career together, but they also had a tumultuous relationship. In 1976, Turner left Ike Turner and began a successful solo career.

Turner went on to release a string of hit albums, including "Private Dancer" (1984), "Break Every Rule" (1986), and "Foreign Affair" (1989). She also starred in the successful film "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" (1985).

Turner was a powerful and charismatic performer, and she was known for her energetic live shows. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, and she received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.

Turner's death is a loss for the music world. She was a groundbreaking artist who broke down barriers for women in rock and roll. She was also an inspiration to millions of people around the world.

Amanda Gorman Biden inauguration Banned From Florida School

A poem written by Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, has been banned from elementary schools in Florida. The poem, "The Hill We Climb," was read by Gorman at President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021.

The ban was reportedly the result of a complaint from a parent who objected to the poem's content. The parent reportedly felt that the poem was "too political" and "inappropriate" for elementary school students.

Gorman has condemned the ban, calling it "a violation of students' right to free thought and free speech." She has also vowed to fight back against the ban, saying that she will "not let anyone silence my voice or the voices of young people."

The ban on Gorman's poem is part of a larger trend of book bannings in the United States. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of books being challenged and banned from schools and libraries. Many of the books that are being banned deal with issues of race, gender, and sexuality.

The book banning trend has been condemned by many educators and librarians, who argue that it is a form of censorship. They argue that banning books from schools and libraries denies students access to important information and ideas.

Krieg Butler to Face Charges in Shooting Death of 13-Year-Old Boy

A grand jury in Ohio has indicted Krieg Butler, 37, on charges of tampering with evidence and improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle in connection with the shooting death of 13-year-old Sinzae Reed.