Florida lawmakers passed a controversial bill in the House which will require ex-felons to repay fines before having their voting rights restored. The Associated Press reports the Republican-led House voted 71-45 Wednesday for the legislation that piggybacks off of a constitutional amendment voted on in November which restores voting rights of former felons with the exception of murderers and felony sex offenders be restored.Amendment 4 will restore felons voting rights "upon completion of all terms of sentence including parole or probation." However, the new bill will require former offenders to pay fines and restitution to the state first. “Today’s partisan vote in the House represented a failure to live up to the bipartisan commitment Florida voters showed with the passage of Amendment 4,” Neil Volz, the political director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, the group that spearheaded passage of the constitutional amendment, said in a statement to HuffPost. A similar bill is currently being decided upon in the Florida Senate. Critics of both bills believe the repayment of fines will only continue to disenfranchise the newly released.As HuffPost notes, the repayment of fines and restitution by order of a judge is part of a sentence. The issue for supporters of the amendment is that it does not allow the state to require fines and fees before ex-offenders can vote. The bill was sponsored by Tampa Republican Rep. James Grant who claims the proposal will not take away the rights of 1.4 million former offenders. He insisted the bill upholds the state's constitution. The Tallahassee Democrat reports Grant believes the former offenders disenfranchised themselves when they committed a crime.  “It absolutely includes fines, fees and court costs,” Grant told media. "This bill does not disenfranchise anyone."Rep. Ramon Alexander, D-Tallahassee, disagrees."If we're going to silence them from voting then why do we expect them to pay ad valorem taxes," said Alexander. "If we think they are not fit to participate in society then why do we let them out of prison."Social justice groups such as the NAACP, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Southern Poverty Law Center want the state's legislature to drop the financial requirements altogether, citing ex-offenders’ ability to pay them. The new measure may become law, but it is dependent on what happens in the Senate. Now, check these out:  Teenage Girl Tragically Dies After Being Jumped On Her Way Home From School Black Residents Of South Bend Say ‘Ain’t S**t Changed’ Since Pete Buttigieg Has Been Mayor White Man Who Ran Over Interracial Couple With His Car Said He Has 'Disdain' For Mixed Couples...

Metro Boomin rarely has time for haters, but he gave one troll more than he bargained for when he responded to a tweet questioning his community work.Complex reports the "10 Freaky Girls" producer usually keeps a mellow and reserved demeanor online but took time out of his day to set one attention-seeking critic straight.On Monday, Twitter page @HotFreestyle reposted a clip shared by the 25-year-old that showed off his "Boominati" chain designed by Elliot Avianne. The piece, notably in the shape of the popular Illuminati pyramid, was also reposted by Avianne who goes by Eliantte online.The diamond-encrusted necklace oozes opulence, appears to weigh a ton and likely cost more than most Americans will make over the span of their lifetimes. View this post on Instagram On a whole nother level with this one.. The Boominati way! #shouldawenttoelliotA post shared by Eliantte (@eliantteandco) on Apr 24, 2019 at 11:27am PDTOn Twitter, one fan responded to the repost writing, "Nobody cares about this anymore lmao Go do something for the kids/community [sic]."Nobody cares about this anymore lmao Go do something for the kids / community https://t.co/MkLn1Znleq— triple🅱️lack 🏁 (@_Rock718) April 23, 2019 The tweet, posted on Tuesday, quickly went viral and sparked over 33,000 retweets as of Wednesday.Metro noticed the tweet the next day and didn't take the criticism well. But instead of ridiculing him for his comment, he offered him some advice."U could have easily used yo twitter fingers to see that I do plenty for the kids and the people but u n****as be so thirsty for clout so imma give u sum [sic]," he wrote. "I don’t seek validation and feel the need to post every time I give back or donate because I don’t do it for that."U could have easily used yo twitter fingers to see that I do plenty for the kids and the people but u niggas be so thirsty for clout so imma give u sum. I don’t seek validation and feel the need to post every time I give back or donate because I don’t do it for that. https://t.co/8aUSfebjvS— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) April 24, 2019 The St. Louis native, born Leland Wayne, didn't expand on the topic online but certainly didn't mislead the public. The artist who made the Forbes 2016 30 Under 30 in Music list has taken much of his monetary gains back to his Missouri hometown.Three years ago, the Morehouse College graduate made a promise to annually commit to paying the tuition of a St. Louis high school senior accepted into his alma mater, as HotNewHipHop reported. Additionally, this past December, STL American reported he continued his Christmas giveaway for the second time by offering 100 single mothers $200 gift certificates to provide their children with holiday gifts.Metro might flaunt his jewelry, but he's not boasting about his good deeds. Kudos to him.Now, check these out:Jesus Take The Wheel: Rep. Steve King Compares Blacklash For White Supremacist Comments To That Of ChristTexas Middle School Forces Black Student To Fill In Shaved Haircut With MarkerNBA Player Damian Lillard's Reaction After His Game-Winning Shot Is The Meme For All Your...

The Houston community is in mourning after it was announced on Wednesday morning that 13-year-old Kashala Francis had died at Texas Children’s Hospital.Three girls attacked the middle school student after leaving Attucks Middle School Thursday. She came home to her mother with bruises on her face, but she told her mother she was fine. Days later, she fell unconscious and was taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital found a large tumor in the back of her head.Fluid had built up on her brain, and doctors still do not know whether it was the fight or the tumor that caused her death."All I know is, my daughter was perfect and fine before this fight, and now, I'm losing my baby," Kashala's distraught mother, Mamie Jackson, said to local news outlet KTRK. “I can see these girls kicking her in her head while other children are laughing at her.”Blavitize your inbox! Join our daily newsletter for fresh stories and breaking news.Video of the attack has circulated on Facebook, and two girls are seen kicking and punching Kashala before a third girl joins in to kick her in the head. Kashala began to act strange on Saturday when relatives reported that she seemed delusional. By Sunday, Kashala complained of being weak and having pain in her head."We found out she has a large tumor in the back of her head, and she had fluid buildup in her brain," Jackson told KTRK.Both the city of Houston and Houston Independent School District's police departments are investigating Kashala's death as a homicide until an autopsy is done to determine the cause of death.This incident comes only weeks after another middle school girl in South Carolina died days after suffering head injuries during a school fight.In a statement, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) said it was "deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our students.""We extend our sincere condolences to the student's family, friends, teachers and classmates. Off-campus events that preceded the student's death are being investigated by the Houston Police Department, and HISD is cooperating," they told KTRK after Kashala's death was announced by her family.Her family has started a fundraiser on Facebook to pay for the funeral.Now, check these out:Mother of RaNiya Wright Stunned By Police Claims That Wright Died From 'Natural Causes'Burundi Schoolgirls Released After Being Jailed For Silly PrankA Second Parkland Survivor Has Been Found Dead In Apparent...

A pilot program in the state of New York will allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase groceries online. The two-year program will allow the government to learn about the rollout before potentially expanding across the nation."People who receive SNAP benefits should have the opportunity to shop for food the same way more and more Americans shop for food, by ordering and paying for groceries online," said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in a statement. "As technology advances, it is important for SNAP to advance too."Amazon and Walmart will participate in the initial pilot launch with ShopRite joining early next week. ShopRite and Amazon are providing the service to the New York City area, and Walmart will be providing online service for upstate New York locations. While beginning in New York,  the program is slated to expand to other areas such as Alabama, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington the USDA announced in a press release.The pilot phase is intended to ensure online transactions are processed safely and securely. USDA anticipates all eligible and interested retailers who can meet the requirements to process online SNAP transactions will eventually be able to take part, though the timeline is dependent on the progress of the pilot and any regulations which may need to be issued.“We are excited to be part of the USDA’s pilot program and to be able to make our grocery pickup and delivery service available to more and more people, regardless of their payment method,” Walmart spokesperson Molly Blakeman said in an email statement to CNBC. “Access to convenience and to quality, fresh groceries shouldn’t be dictated by how you pay. This pilot program is a great step forward, and we are eager to expand this to customers in other states where we already have a great online grocery business.”SNAP participants will be able to use their benefits to purchase eligible food items but will not be able to use SNAP benefits to pay for service or delivery charges. However, Amazon is allowing SNAP participants to receive free shipping on orders of $50 or more.Now check these out:'Did I Consent To This?' Twitter User Ask For Reason Behind JetBlue Facial Recognition SoftwareJesus Take The Wheel: Rep. Steve King Compares Blacklash For White Supremacist Comments To That Of ChristVictims Of The Flint Water Crisis Can Now Sue The Federal Government For The Environmental...

President Donald Trump met with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who has faced criticism from both sides of the aisle about how the President's tweets are handled.Hours before his meeting with Dorsey, the president accused his social media platform of playing “political games” with his follower count, which currently sits at just under 60 million, which Trump believes should be higher.“The best thing ever to happen to Twitter is Donald Trump.” @MariaBartiromo So true, but they don’t treat me well as a Republican. Very discriminatory, hard for people to sign on. Constantly taking people off list. Big complaints from many people. Different names-over 100 M.....— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 23, 2019.....But should be much higher than that if Twitter wasn’t playing their political games. No wonder Congress wants to get involved - and they should. Must be more, and fairer, companies to get out the WORD!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 23, 2019 According to what an anonymous source with knowledge of the meeting told The Washington Post, Dorsey stressed that changes to the platform's policy would cause follower numbers to fluctuate, even citing his own as an example.On the other side of the aisle, those on the left who have pointed out how Trump’s tweets occasionally break Twitter’s rules have called for the president to be banned from the platform.“Blocking a world leader from Twitter or removing their controversial Tweets would hide important information people should be able to see and debate,” the company wrote in a blog post responding to calls to punish Trump's account. “It would also not silence that leader, but it would certainly hamper necessary discussion around their words and actions.”Great meeting this afternoon at the @WhiteHouse with @Jack from @Twitter. Lots of subjects discussed regarding their platform, and the world of social media in general. Look forward to keeping an open dialogue! pic.twitter.com/QnZi579eFb— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 23, 2019Trump is not the only conservative with complaints about his treatment on Twitter, as Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) is suing the social media platform for $250 million due to parody accounts for “defamation” and “insulting words.”A Twitter internal email first acquired by Motherboard regarding the meeting did not state what the meeting would be about but did give further reasoning surrounding Dorsey's thought process around accepting the invitation.“As you know, I believe that conversation, not silence, bridges gaps and drives towards solutions,” Dorsey wrote. “I have met with every world leader who has extended an invitation to me, and I believe the discussions have been productive, and the outcomes meaningful.”Now check these out:The Need To Impeach Is Bigger Than TrumpPresidential Candidate Wayne Messam’s Message For MillennialsSenate Democrats Form Caucus To Fight For Environmental...

Republican Representative Steve King of Iowa compared his recent work and treatment in Congress to that of the suffering of Jesus Christ at an event. His understanding and comparison came following Easter weekend and months of receiving criticism for racist remarks he made to The New York Times."For all that I've been through -- and it seems even strange for me to say it -- but I am at a certain peace, and it is because of a lot of prayers for me," King said at a town hall in Cherokee, Iowa, as reported by CNN. “And, when I have to step down to the floor of the House of Representatives and look up at those 400-and-some accusers, you know we just passed through Easter and Christ's passion, and I have better insight into what He went through for us partly because of that experience."King was stripped of his committee assignments after questioning when did “White nationalist, White supremacist” become offensive language, though he maintains his statements were taken out of context.The congressman has had a long history of racist statements and often when questioned about it, he doubles down on the meaning of his statements. In March 2017, King sent an endorsement of Dutch politician Geert Wilder, who he says “understands culture and demographics are our destiny,” even receiving the backing of former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke.Just in case you were thinking about moving -> sanity reigns supreme in Iowa's 4th congressional district.#MakeAmericaGreatAgain https://t.co/RRjTzAzlKw— David Duke (@DrDavidDuke) March 12, 2017In an interview with Iowa Press, a show on Iowa public television, the congressman announced his plans to run for reelection despite his numerous controversies regarding his racist remarks.“I have nothing to apologize for,” King said.Now check these out:Sen. Tim Scott Calls Out Rep. Steve King And Explains Why People Think Republicans Are Racist In New Op-EdBlack Former Fox News Anchor Sounds Off On 'Racist' NetworkBlack Residents Of South Bend Say ‘Ain’t S**t Changed’ Since Pete Buttigieg Has Been...

Twitter spent most of its time Wednesday morning reveling in Damian Lillard's game-winning shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, users also took a little time to roast Gary Owen for a tweet he probably wishes he could take back. If Portland’s coach could say the N word that was the perfect time. This N word just hit that shit. WOW— Gary Owen (@garyowencomedy) April 24, 2019Owen sent the tweet to his 230,000 followers and was instantly roasted for his weak comedy and crude jokes about a community of which he isn't a part.pic.twitter.com/y7jidGfruk— Slim SZN 1️⃣ (@KCnoles17) April 24, 2019pic.twitter.com/6x1ZSAyZjJ— Evan™ (@evanmilkntaters) April 24, 2019pic.twitter.com/xw7ndF2lBZ— Toju (@Kufe___) April 24, 2019pic.twitter.com/Pf9xwqzEhj— Alex Davis (@HiiEndLoLife) April 24, 2019pic.twitter.com/p01UX68geW— 💛 (@AmourDaay) April 24, 2019pic.twitter.com/pmEAeum87i— TV (@sotaboy24) April 24, 2019Gary nooooooooooo pic.twitter.com/NZz89QtFss— Kazeem Famuyide 🏁 (@RealLifeKaz) April 24, 2019Who is we? pic.twitter.com/GIKznJLY0R— Fluer di Rose (@taranaTrex) April 24, 2019 This instance is far from his first time he's made a terrible joke about the use of the N-word. Many of his followers reminded him of an uncomfortable video he made with his Black wife last April. In the video, he used her to respond to comedian Michael Blackson.  Dozens of Twitter users bashed him for feeling too comfortable around Black people and joked of revoking his "invite to the cookout." Hopefully, the roasting reminded Owen to stay away from the N-word entirely.Now, check these out:Texas Police Officer Fired For Giving A Sandwich Full Of Feces To A Homeless Man Wins His Job BackDaniel Caesar Is Like, Super Duper Sorry For 'Talking Down To You Guys'Death Toll For Cyclone Idai, Which Struck Mozambique, Zimbabwe And Malawi, Reaches...

Jessica and Kevin Hollinger were arrested in Springfield, Oregon, on Easter. The two were seen on video yelling and screaming slurs at a Black family enjoying the holiday in their yard.Rashonda Matthews said her family was enjoying the holiday in their yard when Jessica Hollinger and her husband approached them out of nowhere. Jessica bumped one of Matthews' family members and began screaming the N-word at Matthews and her children."She approached me in my face and started saying it multiple times," Matthews said in an interview with KEZI. "We laughed cause like, 'Wow,' like, 'OK, something's not right with you."On Facebook, Matthews wrote that Kevin pulled out a knife as he and his wife yelled slurs at them. Jessica Hollinger even pulled down her pants at one point in the video, exposing herself to the children playing in the yard.“I said ‘there’s kids around, this is totally inappropriate,’” Matthews told local news outlet WWSB. "So be it, you're racist, that's fine. Just take it away from us. We don't want to hear it. We don't want to feel it. I don't want my kids to ever experience it."    The Springfield Police Department has charged Kevin with disorderly conduct and unlawful possession of a restricted weapon by a felon. Jessica Hollinger was charged with harassment, disorderly conduct and trespassing."It's a sad world we live in y'all...on Easter with our kids out playing we were called the N-word, just for being Black and outside I guess," Matthews wrote on Facebook. "Before the video started she had pushed my brother, and her man pulled a knife and threatened my brother!  Let's make this video viral, and publicly shame this b****. They were arrested and children taken to CPS! Sad for those babies but also think it's a blessing for them!"Rashonda said her family often had to deal with racism in Springfield and added people needed to do better, especially on a holiday like Easter."You know, we bleed the same color. We are no different. I work every day, put in a good 9 to 5, take care of my kids. I don't feel like I should be treated different because of my skin color," she said to KEZI. Now, check these out: Jay-Z Clarifies References To Kanye West In New Meek Mill SongIn Historic First, Three Black Women Have Been Elected Circuit Court Judges In Hinds County, MississippiTrailblazing Politician Shirley Chisholm Is Getting A Statue In...

A Texas middle school official is under fire for requesting a student to fill in their shaved haircut with a marker.The Houston Chronicle reports an assistant principal at Berry Miller Junior High School has been dismissed on administrative leave following an incident with a male student that resulted in the child filling in his shaved head with a marker.The publication reports the adolescent was in violation of Pearland Independent School District's dress code which prohibits “extreme hairstyles such as carvings, mohawks, spikes, etc.” According to Yahoo, the child's mother or guardian, Angela Washington, posted her disapproval about the decision on Facebook on Friday. The note states that the student described as "Juelz" had his hair cut on Tuesday and arrived for class on Wednesday with his hair shaven with a carved "M" on the side.Blavitize your inbox! Join our daily newsletter for fresh stories and breaking news.The school official reportedly told Juelz that his designs were in defiance of the district's rules and offered him to either call his mother, complete his day in detention or fill in the shaved parts of his head with a permanent black marker. Juelz chose the latter."They did not call to inform me at all," wrote Washington before uploading photos of the coloration on her child's head, noting that it remained visible days afterward.Washington's post sparked local interest and outrage, with over 2,500 shares and 1,700 comments as of Wednesday afternoon."That's child abuse, please report this!!" urged one."That’s disrespectful," another replied. "I’ve seen people with all the colors of the rainbow in their heads when I was in school and they want to do this. Go to the superintendent or a board meeting. At least your patient if that were my son I’d be in jail right now.""I’m calling and emailing because they are [known] for mistreating little Black boys in that district!!!" a third wrote.The negative responses prompted the Pearland Independent School District to acknowledge the incident and issue an apology.The statement confirmed that the young boy, indeed, defied the rules, but the district also admitted that the Assistant Principal's response to color in his hair “is not condoned by the district and does not align with appropriate measures for dress code violations.” “District administration has contacted the student’s family to express our extreme disappointment in this situation, which does not fall in line with the values of Pearland ISD,” it continued.The school district's trustee Mike Floyd also shared Washington's post on Tuesday and advocated for the school administrator to be fired.“From what we’re seeing emerging right now in the public discourse, it’s just absolutely inappropriate what occurred,” Floyd wrote. “The real problem is there’s a clear and obvious display of a lack of judgment.”Now, check these out:3 Black Students Discuss What It's Really Like To Live With Mental Illness While In SchoolHBCU Grad Rodney Robinson Is The 2019 National Teacher Of The YearBlack Residents Of South Bend Say ‘Ain’t S**t Changed’ Since Pete Buttigieg Has Been...

YG dropped the visuals for the first single off of his upcoming album, 4Real 4Real.The video for "Stop Snitchin" depicts YG as the member of a slave family trying to run away from a plantation only to be sold out by another slave and killed.YG debuted the song two weeks ago at Coachella. Many suspect that the California native is using the song to take shots at rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. The two rappers have had issues since 2018. During an interview with The Breakfast Club, the feud escalated when Tekashi 6ix9ine referred to YG as "the dude that was hot mad long ago." In response, YG released a threatening video on Instagram. Since then, both sides have sent threatening messages back and forth. However, the beef has cooled down in recent months. Tekashi 6ix9ine's career has been put on hold as he faces federal racketeering and firearms charges. The New York Times reported that 6ix9ine recently agreed to a plea deal to reduce his sentence. As a result, YG had Tekashi 6ix9ine's mugshot projected on to the screen when he debuted the song at Coachella this month.That new @YG . Album dropping May 3rd 😤 pic.twitter.com/COHNBtD9o4— rudy [|] (@EpicGod24) April 15, 2019YG pushed back the April 12 release date for his surprise album after the death of Nipsey Hussle. It will be his first since his hit album Stay Dangerous came out last year.Now, check these stories out:Azealia Banks Cancels Album After Accusing Nick Cannon And 'Wild 'N Out' Of ColorismWhy Colorism Is Still Keeping Black Women DividedWale Suggests Colorism Is The Reason He Doesn’t Get The Hip-Hop Accolades He...

A recently resurfaced episode of In the House shows RuPaul teaching LL Cool J all about drag in the '90s.   HuffPost reports writer and YouTube host Matt Baume brought the old-school episode from the vaults in a new segment of his "Culture Cruise" series. Throughout the web series, he analyzes important milestones in entertainment over the past few decades.The successful comedy show featured LL Cool J in the character of Marion Hill. In the House ran from 1995 to 1999.If you're too young to recall this hit show, it made waves alongside shows like Moesha and Malcolm and Eddie after moving from NBC to UPN. Smith played Marion Hill, a retired NFL player of the Oakland Raiders. Due to financial struggles, the NFL star rents two of the rooms in his home to a recently divorced mother, Jackie Warren (played by Debbie Allen), and her children, Tiffany (Maia Campbell) and Austin (Jeffery Wood).The flashback moment aired in the show's outstanding debut season.In the “Boyz II Men II Women" episode which aired on December 4, 1995, Baume explains that the prime-time show mirrored what was also occurring within everyday conversation around drag and gay culture. While other writers often mocked the lifestyle, the writers on this show took a different approach.By this time, RuPaul Andre Charles had already become a household name following his Supermodel of the World album two years earlier. The album gained widespread notoriety thanks to the hit single, “Supermodel (You Better Work).” At the time, drag was transitioning from being a hidden, shunned activity to being thrust front-and-center into popular culture.In the clip, RuPaul acts as Marion's friend, Kevin. Baum suggests that many of his fans' were seeing him for the first time without hair and makeup. Most may not have realized it was the superstar singing model and actress until the big reveal.Kevin is visiting his friend from Europe and shares that he's "been considering a new career," but Marion remains largely oblivious. Finally, the 6'4" star gets caught looking fabulous down and dragged up by one of Marion's new roommates, Jackie. The reaction is shockingly positive.Once the news gets back to his newly unemployed friend, a conversation ensues that is rare for even today's television. The theme of the show breaks down gender roles and norms associated with one's attire. It also encourages audiences to reconsider their understanding of drag culture, as Kevin admits to Marion that he is still attracted to women.Additionally, Marion doesn't react stereotypically averse to his friend's sexuality but challenges his decisions, openly admitting his discomfort with a man wearing commonplace female clothes."I consider wearing a dress just part of my job, just like a cop wears a uniform," Kevin explains. "It's fun. I'm my own boss, I get to travel and let's face it: I look damn good."Drag, in this instance, doesn't become the joke of the day. Instead, RuPaul's character is the one who sparks laughter based upon his real-life experiences and how he interprets those around him for the choices he's made.Marion gets called out as a hypocrite from Jackie and Tiffany, and the episode's two lead actors later hash out their issues when the "I Need Love" rapper's character shows up to his friend's drag show. Of course, the episode has its issues, as Baum points out, but it was one of the first steps toward greater representation and more humanized characterization of persons in the LGBTQ community. While we still have a long way to go, this episode deserves just flowers for paving the way, particularly within the Black and hip-hop community.Check out the episode and the discussion right here.Now, check these out:Cardi B Accuses The Shade Room Of Using Her Name For Clout In Explosive Video RantMathew Knowles Is Producing A Musical About Destiny's ChildCalifornia Senate Passes C.R.O.W.N. Act To Ban Race-Based Hair Discrimination In Schools And...

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2019, which allows the use of marijuana in federally assisted housing.“Individuals living in federally funded housing should not fear eviction simply for treating their medical conditions or for seeking a substance legal in their state,” Norton said.  “Increasingly, Americans are changing their views on marijuana, state by state, and it is time that Congress caught up with its own constituents. With so many states improving their laws, this issue should have broad bipartisan appeal because it protects states’ rights.”The legislation would allow individuals to use marijuana in federally assisted housing in compliance with the state’s marijuana laws and would require Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson to develop regulations that restrict smoking marijuana in federally assisted housing in the same manner and to the same locations as the secretary regulates smoking tobacco.Secretary Carson has had a mixed record with statements on marijuana policy, stating in 2015 that he would “intensify” the war on drugs in an interview with Glen Beck. More recently, however, Carson has come out against the war on drugs and its effects on minority communities around the nation.“The war on poverty sometimes conflicted with the war on drugs, which often dealt harshly with non-violent offenders, taking men away from their families, and disproportionately affecting minority communities,” Carson said in December 2017 during a keynote at the Manhattan Institute.Similar legislation has been introduced in the past by Rep. Holmes Norton, who last year put the bill up that did not make it out of the Republican-controlled committee. This time, the legislation has a better chance of being sent to the Democratic-controlled House Committee on Financial Services, where marijuana reform legislation has already passed overwhelmingly.Now check these out:Ben & Jerry's Uses 4/20 To Get Blunt About The Way Black Stoners Are Treated By Law EnforcementDallas Cowboys Player Smokes A Joint While Announcing He's Quitting The NFL To Protest Its Weed PolicyFlint Will Receive $77 Million In Loans To Help Resolve 5-Year Water...