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It was called the Green Book. It helped people in the Black community find safe places to eat and stay overnight when they had to travel during the Jim Crow Era. Now, 55 years later, an online space is vastly emerging into what one researcher is calling its modern-day version.“It’s an open secret,” said Shamika Klassen, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Colorado Boulder.Here in the space known as Black Twitter, its users share tips, history, places, common experiences and everything in between. Black Twitter is not a separate social media platform, but part of Twitter, where users participate through hashtags like #BlackOwnedBusinesses, #BlackTech and even #CovidWhileBlack.“Sometimes a good search is not enough, an artifact or archive search is not enough, so I have to jump on Black Twitter,” said historian Erica Buddington.When she’s not searching Black Twitter for work-related resources, she’s tweeting long threads about Black History.Klassen says Black Twitter has played a critical role in recent years during the pandemic and racial unrest. Hashtags like #WhileBlack and #BlackLivesMatter have helped expose more encounters of racism and provide a virtual connection to the community that didn’t exist before the social media age.To prove just how resourceful Black Twitter…

Logan Paul has once again upset the internet with his latest antics. A long-time Pokémon fan, Paul has often taken to social media to share his love for the trading card game whether it is through box break reveals or showing off his $1 million USD gem mint 10-graded Pokémon Charizard. Now, the older of the Paul brothers finds himself in hot water from Pokémon fans after posting a video to his Twitter that showed him completing his “first epoxy resin project.” The DIY project sees the YouTuber douse 15 Game Boy Colors in resin just to make a tabletop. Being that these devices are now considered collectible gaming consoles, his video sparked outrage from the vintage collector community. Amongst those who criticized Paul was Bob Wulff, a fellow YouTuber. Many others were quick to point out that Paul has deliberately ruined historical pieces and that some were considered to be limited editions. While it is likely that Paul spent thousands procuring some of these Game Boys, the community does not appear to be outraged by the cost but rather how he has chosen to use them as opposed to preserving them for value. Take a look at his DIY…

The Athletic College Football StaffDecember 27, 2021 at 12:05 PM ESTThe transfer portal has become college football's own free agency. Who can follow Mel Tucker's lead at Michigan State and turn around a program? Who are the top transfers to watch? What are the players saying about their decisions? What are the best features in the portal? Check back throughout the year as The Athletic keeps you up to date on the transfer portal.(Photo of Jahmyr Gibbs: Rich von Biberstein / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)December 27, 2021 at 12:05 PM ESTNorth Carolina signs Noah TaylorNorth Carolina has signed Virginia transfer linebacker Noah Taylor. The outside linebacker brings a ton of ACC experience to the Tar Heels’ defense with 31 career starts and close to 2,000 career snaps on defense, according to PFF.Max Olson·Senior Writer, CFBDecember 27, 2021 at 11:18 AM ESTMcKade Mettauer commits to OklahomaOklahoma has picked up a commitment from Cal transfer lineman McKade Mettauer. He went into the portal one week ago after starting 28 consecutive games at right guard for the Bears. The Texas native has two more seasons of eligibility.Max Olson·Senior Writer, CFBDecember 27, 2021 at 7:58 AM ESTOhio State transfer portal wish listThere appears…

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Take a look at the number of Nebraska students enrolled in home-school for the 2021-22 school year and how it compares to previous years. OMAHA -- Twitter has reversed the suspension of newly appointed State Board of Education member Kirk Penner’s account, saying it made the suspension in error.In an email, the social media company told the World-Herald it had reversed the suspension and informed Penner of the error. Twitter did not immediately provide additional information on what led to the suspension. Penner, a businessman and former member of the Aurora Public Schools board, indicated in a tweet that the suspension stemmed from a photo taken after a goose hunt.At 10:22 p.m. Friday, Penner tweeted a screenshot appearing to show Twitter instructing him to delete his previous profile picture. The picture showed three people, dressed in camouflage, kneeling behind a row of dead geese. In the screenshot, Twitter said the picture violated its rules against graphic violence or adult content in profile images.“Goose hunting pics are not welcome on Twitter," Penner wrote in a tweet sharing the screenshot. "Been on my profile for 2 years. Had to change that goose hunting picture because evidently goose hunting is offensive. Interesting timing.”Gov. Pete…

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made history in his team’s Christmas Day win against the Cleveland Browns, but the NFL icon’s post-game actions with a Fox TV presenter left some fans scratching their heads. Veteran star Rodgers broke Green Bay legend Brett Favre’s franchise record for touchdown passes as his toss to Allen Lazard in the first quarter moved his remarkable career tally to 443 in Packers colors.Rodgers, 38, would add two more TDs to that total as he went 24 of 34 for 202 yards in a 24-22 victory for Green Bay at Lambeau Field.The impressive Packers have already sealed the NFC North title and are pushing for the conference’s top playoff seed as they pursue a first Super Bowl title since the 2010 season.  After the game though, Rodgers drew scrutiny for his actions when he was being interviewed by Fox presenter Erin Andrews.Apparently sticking to Covid protocols, the pair lined up around 6 feet apart as Andrews asked Rodgers about his record-breaking performance and issues including a recent toe injury.After wishing each other a Merry Christmas, Rodgers and Andrews ended the interview and perhaps thought they were off camera as they approached each other for a…

The Cleveland Browns face-off with the Green Bay Packers today on Christmas Day clinging to hopes of the AFC North crown and a playoff appearance. Hope seems dim given the opponent but the team is getting a few players back from the reserve/COVID-19 list for the game. That includes QB Baker Mayfield who just landed in Green Bay Saturday morning and hopes to join a walkthrough by the team before the game. While the odds are not in the Browns favor today, that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. This NFL season has been full of chaos and unexpected results throughout. Just last week, the New Orleans Saints shut out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vaunted offense. So, the question had to be asked to Cleveland fans: Alright Browns fans, finish this sentence: "If the Browns beat the Packers on Christmas Day…" — Jared Mueller (@JaredKMueller) December 21, 2021 Twitter did not disappoint with some funny, some serious and some very practical responses: My wife might get her wish of a third child. — Troy Baumgartner (@TroyBaumgartner) December 21, 2021 I will later wake up and be very angry with my very optimistic, yet evil, subconscience. — Brian Holbrook (@hobes1991) December…

Who should be the two starting All-Star guards from the West?Stephen Curry seems a rightful lock with his popularity and MVP-level play to start the season, but who is the other starting guard? Donovan Mitchell from Utah? Devin Booker from Phoenix? Or, maybe Booker’s teammate Chris Paul? Do you factor in only play through the first part of this season, or does wanting to see the best players and historical context figure in? Is Damian Lillard deserving of that starting spot? Luka Doncic of Dallas?You get to start making your voice heard on that today — and on who else should be an All-Star starter.NBA All-Star Game voting opens on Christmas and runs through Jan. 22 at midnight eastern. Fans will vote for two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference and they can vote for any active NBA player. Even Kyrie Irving.Once voting is complete, the player with the most votes from each conference will be named team captains, and those captains will pick their All-Star teams playground-style from a pool of players (first from the pool of starters, followed by from the pool of reserve All-Stars, of which there seven for each conference, as voted on by…

By: Sports Desk | December 24, 2021 4:56:24 pm Harbhajan was an integral member of the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup winning team.(Twitter/KKRiders) Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement on Friday from all forms of competitive cricket. In 2016, Harbhajan Singh donned the Indian jersey for the last time but he was active in the IPL and was a regular voice in the commentary panel. Harbhajan Singh has been a prolific off-spinner for the Indian team. After making an entry into the international arena, he went on to take 417 Test wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs, and 25 wickets in 28 T20Is. In the IPL across 13 seasons for Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders, he has bagged 150 wickets in 163 matches. On Friday, the Turbanator took to social media and was grateful to everyone who supported him throughout his 23-year long career. All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable. My heartfelt thank you 🙏 Grateful .https://t.co/iD6WHU46MU —…

CES, the world’s largest technology show, appears to be in jeopardy due to rising COVID-19 cases in the United States. On Wednesday evening, exhibitor Lenovo announced that it would “suspend all on-site activity in Las Vegas,” following announcements from T-Mobile, Amazon, Meta, and others that they’d be ditching as well and despite CES organizers’ statements today that the show would go on. T-Mobile was the most prominent exhibitor to bail early in the week. CEO Mike Sievert, one of the Consumer Electronics Show’s featured speakers, publicly announced on Tuesday that he would no longer be doing a keynote and would “significantly limit our in-person participation.” Amazon decided not to attend the show in-person entirely, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, and AT&T also dropped out on Wednesday, according to Axios’ Ina Fried. Hisense typically has a large press conference and significant presence in the LVCC’s central hall, but on Thursday morning, Hisense announced it has decided to make its January 4th press conference fully virtual “to ensure the health and safety of our team.” The company still plans to have a booth at the show, with in-person walkthroughs for those attending and virtual ones for those covering it from home. It…