February is
Black History Month, it’s something that no American of any race, color, or creed should forget. African Americans, the decendants of slaves and slaves themselves fought for freedom that was only at best was in the
promissory note of the
Emancipation Proclamation.
Those men, and women in the case of Harriett Tubman and Sojourner Truth, paved the way for freedom for African Americans and all others who benefited from what they fought for: women, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and other Hispanics, Asian Americans, and LGBTQ Americans.
That promise being made then, must be kept today, to the descendents of this men, as well as all who benefited through their sacrifice: even the Southern Whites who at the time did not know then, or all too often today, that they too needed emancipation.
Jung Ilhoon: Marijuana use confirmed by Cube Entertainment! Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage
Jung Ilhoon, from Kpop boyband, BTOP, has been under investigation for habitual drug use after police found evidence suggesting his marijuana usage.
Cube Entertainment have confirmed Jung Ilhoon’s marijuana usage, and issued an apology on his behalf.
For more information on the situation, including the statement from Cube Entertainment and Channel A’s news broadcast, read on.
UPDATE: Bryce Hall faces YouTube strike
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Cube Entertainment confirms Jung Ilhoon’s marijuana use
On December 21st, Cube Entertainment released a statement addressing reports of Jung Ilhoon’s marijuana usage. They said:
The Kunts’ Boris Johnson song: Could it actually be a Christmas No.1? Photo by Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The Christmas No.1 is a coveted spot on the charts which has previously been occupied by artists like Pink Floyd, Mariah Carey, The Beatles and Queen.
This year, Kunt and the Gang have released a song which is climbing its way up the charts, and appears to have a strong chance of being this year’s Christmas number one.
The song, which is a critique of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has received support from Black Mirror writer Charlie Brooker, and Wildhearts frontman, Ginger.
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