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Honoring the Fallen: Obama Reflects on the Sacrifices Remembered on Memorial Day

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2024-05-28

Honoring the Fallen: Obama Reflects on the Sacrifices Remembered on Memorial Day

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in service to our nation. The origins of this day trace back to the post-Civil War era, initially known as Decoration Day, when citizens would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. Over time, this day evolved into Memorial Day, a national day of remembrance for all who have died in military service.

This past Monday, former President Barack Obama commemorated Memorial Day by placing flags at the gravesites of soldiers who have perished in the line of duty. Reflecting on the significance of the day, Obama shared his heartfelt thoughts: “One of the greatest honors of my life was the privilege of serving as commander-in-chief, and with pride also came sometimes heartbreak and loss. And the sober recognition of the sacrifices that so many Americans and their families have made to preserve our freedom.”

Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend; it is a time for Americans to pause and reflect on the profound cost of freedom. It is a day to honor the courage, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice of the servicemen and women who have laid down their lives for the country. Obama eloquently captured this sentiment, stating,

“On Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We owe them so much, and their memories will never be forgotten.”

Their sacrifices remind us of the true price of liberty and the enduring strength of our nation.

DOES ANYONE CARE ANYMORE?

Fernando Rover Jr.

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Hypnagogia: The Impact of Contention

Hypnagogia is described as the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep. According to a 2020 Healthline article, “During hypnagogia, it’s common to experience involuntary and imagined experiences…. up to 70 percent of people experience these hallucinations, which can appear in the form of sights, sounds, or even feelings of movement.”

Hypnagogia can be used as the perfect metaphor for understanding the transitional state between knowledge and ignorance and the transitional state between empathy and apathy.

The state of the world is in a deep state of hypnagogia right now as the involuntary experiences of politics, violence, and discrimination begin to appear. Occurrences of school shootings, waging poverty, epic war sagas, and the revolution of artificial intelligence have impacted one’s ability to discern and understand perspectives from one’s own.

Writer Andy Hopkins, in his 2022 article for Ball State Daily News, “Calling Apathy to Action”, writes, “one of the biggest issues facing today’s world is the lack of people who care…when asked about an issue, many may have an opinion about the topic, but how many people are out there taking action? Would we rather sit back and watch “Thursday Night Football” or “Grey’s Anatomy” than spend our time trying to make the world more sustainable?”

This begs the question of to what extent are people caring or not caring? Take the issue of school shootings. According to data provided by Education Weekly, “there have been 24 school shootings this year that resulted in injuries or deaths and 168 such shootings since 2018.”

One of the biggest points of contention has been to focus more on collective action and less on thoughts and prayers. Specifically, much scrutiny has been on those in local and state government positions and their reluctance to take real action regarding laws on gun control.

Through the lens of hypnagogia, the discussion around school shootings is going through a transitional state between knowledge and ignorance and empathy and apathy. It is impossible to ignore the harrowing school shooting incidents as they have happened at record speed. Due to the individual effects of privilege, everyone has a different opinion on what the best plan of action is. Some believe bans on guns are too drastic and imagine that their unalienable rights would be taken away. Some believe gun bans would only alleviate a symptom of a bigger problem. As a result, there is a delay in applying a plan of action.

Using hypnagogia as a metaphor is simply a mechanism to help explain the impact of contention that is going on today. Certainly, this metaphor can be another form of the popular euphemism “woke”. Nonetheless, what it also demonstrates is that knowledge and ignorance or empathy and apathy aren’t just a sudden occurrence.

It is something that transitions back and forth over time.

Unity Was on Full Display at the SANPHC 2024 Cookout

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2024-05-28

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Unity Was on Full Display at the SANPHC 2024 Cookout

The south Texas heat did not deter the over five hundred people who attended the San Antonio National Panhellenic Council (SANPHC) 2024 Cookout held at Pickrell Park last weekend.

Established in 1930, the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s primary mission is best described on its website and reads, “The purpose of the NPHC shall be to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. To this end, the NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC, and provides leadership training for its constituents.” In following the NPHC’s lead, SANPHC makes it a point to organize and engage with its members to strengthen organizational and communal relationships.

The San Antonio Pan-Hellenic Council (SA-NPHC) was chartered 52 years ago on March 30, 1972. Due to their collective dedicated, zealous efforts, the San Antonio National Pan-Hellenic Council was chartered and serving the Alamo City as a collective ever since.

SANPHC 2024 Cookout, Photos Courtesy of Bro. Earle Scott

The success of the SANPHC 2024 Cookout, even on a blistering Texas day, is yet another example that SANPHC members are willing to support overall initiatives aiming toward communal wellness.

Unity was on full display during the cookout and the event’s chairman, Brother Scott Earle, Vice President of the SANPHC, took notice. “Different colors coming together for a common goal was on full display,” said Earle. “The different generations coming together allowing children and young adults to witness Black Greek culture was a positive planting of seeds for the future.”

“As a father, I was proud that my teenage daughter was able to see the undergraduate representation which was a bit closer to her age than the members of graduate chapters she usually experiences. Up until the cookout, she mostly watched TikTok Greek shows, but now she was immersed in a live and living color version of the Greek Life experience. We in this area are not the ‘blackest’ of cities, but yesterday we witnessed black excellence in the Alamo City.”

Just as excited was the SANPHC Corresponding Secretary, Sis. Natania “Tiny” Mathis, Alpha Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. When asked about her overall feelings about the cookout, Mathis shared her in-depth thoughts. “I think it was what our culture needed,” said Mathis. “We haven’t hosted a Divine Nine (D9) gathering on this scale since 2019, so D9 members, our family, and friends were ready!”

“We had over 500 attendees come together for fellowship, to eat, and for the service of providing meals to those in need at @SAMMinistries. Honestly, I could not have asked for a better time, and I am proud of the event’s success and look forward to next year where this Annual event will be held on May 24th, 2025.”

For more information on the SANPHC, please visit their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/SanAntonioNPHC

Article By: Bro. Edward S Jones, New Braunfels (TX) Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Southwestern Province

5,000 CRAZED LUNATICS

Mario Salas

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2024-05-28

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The Horrible Racist History of Texas

The horrible history of Texas includes some of the most barbaric acts in the history of the United States. The crime of rape was one of the weapons that white supremacists used to murder Black men with lynch mobs that eerily remind us of the Capitol riot in the century. Mobs of crazed white supremacist often marched on the jail and courthouse in order to kidnap suspects accused of raping a white woman. The system of white supremacy was strictly enforced in Texas and when Blacks were accused of violating segregation laws they were beaten, jailed, hanged, or tortured. Nothing was worse than being charged with raping a white woman—most often it would mean an automatic death sentence.

In 1930, a Black man named George Hughes was charged with rape in Sherman, Texas. A mob assembled at the courthouse and removed Mr. Hughes The judge had the suspect removed to a steel vault to keep the mob at bay, but they set the courthouse on fire and M. Hughes was burned inside the vault. The white racist mob cut fire hoses top prevent the fire from being extinguished. His corpse was removed and taken to the Black side of town and hung upside down and burned again. The mob also set fire to Black people’s homes in the area. In Fannin County, named after a Texas slave owner, George Johnson was killed when officers fired some two thousand rounds into his house. His body was removed and taken to the Black section and hung upside down and set on fire. In Beaumont, Texas, Curtis Thomas was accused of rape and was shot multiple times and died before a mob could kidnap him from the hospital. When another white woman claimed to be raped some 5,000 crazed lunatics marched to down town Beaumont burning and looting stores. They later went into the Black community and beat any Black person they could find, and burnt down black businesses and homes. Thousand of Blacks were chased from their homes while many of them were afraid to go to a hospital for fear of being lynched there.

There were many horrors in Texas including the burning alive or hanging of one Black person every year, sometimes more than one, for thirty years mostly in East Texas from 1895 until 1930 and beyond. Black people in Texas faced deep-seated hatred by white supremacists and those Whites not actively involved in overt racist act sat by and approved of segregation or went along with the hatred. Whites who refused to hate people because of skin color also faced violence or threats. Blacks had to go to separate venues ranging from restrooms, parks (Comanche Park in San Antonio refused Blacks in the 1950s), theatres, drinking foundations, schools, libraries, restaurants, and even graveyards and swimming pools. Whites fought hard to keep from sharing any facility that serviced them only. Blacks could not serve on juries and were denied the right to vote. No one can honestly claim that segregation was better for Black people.

Approximately, 200 Blacks were murdered by Whites between 1883 and 1905, and another 200 between 1904 and 1930. Sometimes, after Blacks were hanged the crowd would use the body for target practice, shooting at the dangling body until it fell apart. Texas was a savage place to live if one were Black, Brown, or Native American. White supremacy ruled Texas with an iron fist. Man hunts for Black men accused often by rumor only were attacked or chased by lawmen or racist lunatics.

“ACT YOUR AGE” NOW STREAMING

Connor Wiley

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2024-05-28

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Netflix Lands Bounce TV Original Show “Act Your Age,” Now Streaming

Kym Whitley. Tisha Campbell. Yvette Nicole Brown. The three of these women have been superstars in the comedy/sitcom scene since the 90s and early 2000s. If you don’t know their names, then you’ll surely recognize them from their respective supporting roles on shows like “Martin,” “That’s So Raven,” and “Community,” and in movies like “Next Friday” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” If you’re a fan of comedy or sitcoms, then you’re definitely familiar with these three. The trio recently teamed up in the series “Act Your Age,” which premiered on Netflix last week and is currently in the top five trending shows on the platform.

“Act Your Age” is a sitcom molded from and inspired by the likes of “The Golden Girls” and “Living Single,” focusing on the lives of three women in their 50s living together in a lush apartment in the D.C./Northern Virginia area. Whitley, Campbell and Brown star as the hilarious trio with wildly contrasting personalities who are bound together by a lifelong bond. Though a bit cheesy at times (like most sitcoms), “Act Your Age” is ultimately a wholesome and feel-good comedy great for binging on a lazy evening. When the show debuted on Bounce TV in 2023, it became the most-watched series launch in the network’s history.

Unfortunately, it was revealed last year by creator Alyson Fouse that “Act Your Age” had been canceled after its first season, despite its massive success. It was a surprise when the show was initially canceled, considering its commercial triumph. In a recent interview for “What’s on Netflix,” Fouse admitted that,

“during the [Hollywood writers and actors] strike, I was informed that Bounce would not be picking up the show [for a second season]… It felt like a punch in the gut. I was shocked.” However, with the newfound praise and acclaim that the series is currently receiving, it’s a significant possibility that the show’s rights will be sold and picked up by an outside production company for a second season. According to Fouse, “there were a few inquiries right after the strike, so we’ll see what happens. Fingers crossed.”
– Alyson Fouse, Creator “Act Your Age”

You can watch the 16-episode series on Netflix now, and with all the recent buzz and sensation surrounding the show, more episodes can hopefully be expected to come in the future.

Bexar County Voter Eligibility, Are You Still Registered After The Texas Purge?

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2024-05-28

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Bexar County Voter Eligibility, Are You Still Registered After The Texas Purge?

Verify Your Bexar County Voter Eligibility, Are You Still Registered?

As the last of the Primary Runoff elections have concluded, concerned voters must remain vigilant as to whether one is eligible and registered to vote. Verifying your Bexar County voter eligibility is crucial.

Accessing Bexar County Elections website, allows a voter to enter one’s street address and confirm if they are currently registered. The state of Texas’ verification site is www.votetexas.gov.

There have been recent efforts, in some states, to “purge” voters from the voter rolls, for various reasons. The two most common ones have been not voting within a certain timeframe or a voter being “unresponsive” to a state’s attempts to verify their status by mail.

Texas has seen legislation, in 2021, which focused on “unresponsive voters could be on a suspend list”, if voters had not cast a ballot within two years. If no response was received, to a notice for another two years, they would be kicked off the voter rolls.

To many observers, it appears that what government seems to be concerned about is “the perception of potential voter fraud, even if it doesn’t occur, and the possibility that it might occur in the future, even if it hasn’t occurred in the past, which leads to this type of reform”, per a Rice University professor.

Texas has had its own “purge” in 2019, that removed “tens of thousands of naturalized citizens from the voter rolls”, using outdated citizenship data, from the states Department of Public Safety. The Campaign Legislative Center sued Texas, resulting in a settlement that required the state to revise its program and stop cancelling naturalized citizens voter registrations, based on outdated records.

Last efforts to ascertain Texas’s compliance with the National Voter Registration Act came in 2022, after questions arose regarding Texas’s “stonewalling public monitoring” intended to ensure that all citizens have equal access to the ballot. Again the Campaign Legislative Center filed a federal complaint, challenging Texas’ flouting of its obligations under Federal Election law. U. S. citizens have the right to vote and “states cannot impose additional registration requirements, dependent upon a citizen’s nation of origin.”

Moving forward, it appears that public monitoring is necessary to enforce the constitutional guarantees and to protect against state programs that might otherwise deny certain U.S. citizens right to vote, in a discriminatory fashion. Under the NVEA, states are required to maintain accurate and current voter rolls, to ensure that all eligible applicants are properly registered.

In 2022, records reflected a massive disenfranchisement and racial disparities, in the primaries, as a result of the passage of Texas’s SB 1, which has come under close scrutiny, in federal lawsuits, which have found a part of that Legislative measure to be unconstitutional, in violation of the “materiality provision”, of Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Diligence and persistent actions, by citizens and community based organizations, will prove valuable in holding our governing bodies accountable in citizens having unfettered access to the ballot box and the power that it affords us.

Voting is necessary to be influential and to be recognized in this society.

Make A Difference: Register and Vote!

Texas Boys & Girls State Honors JROTC Cadets

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2024-05-28

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Fred Brock Post 828, Auxiliary sponsor 17 for Texas Boys & Girls State, honors JROTC Cadets

The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and ROTC programs across the country.

Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 annually presents Military Excellence and Scholastic Excellence Award Medals to outstanding cadets from Sam Houston, Breckenridge, and Highlands High Schools, all within the San Antonio Independent School District (ISD).

On May 1, Post Commander Burrell Parmer attended Sam Houston High School’s JROTC Awards Ceremony presenting the Military Excellence Medal to Cadet Capt. Davina Carreno and the Scholastic Excellence Medal to Cadet Lt. Col. Zariah Ford.

Additional JROTC awards were presented at Brackenridge High School on May 17 to Cadets 1st Lt. Jackelyn Hernandez-Rangel (Scholastic Excellence Medal) and Capt. Daniel Perdomo (Military Leadership Excellence Medal). The awards ceremony for Highlands High School was held May 22 with medals presented to Cadets Pfc. Mariana Carranco (Scholastic Excellence Medal) and Cpl. Noah Martinez (Military Leadership Excellence Medal).

In support of Texas Boys State and Texas Bluebonnet Girls State, the Post and Auxiliary Unit 828 is sponsoring eight boys and nine girls for the weeklong programs. The boys will be traveling to the University of Texas-Austin and the girls will be at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas, in June.

To prepare statesmen for Boys State, the “Mighty” 20th District held its Boys State Orientation at Alamo Post No. 2, May 8.

More than 100 statesmen, joined by their parents, attended the orientation hearing remarks from District Americanism Chair Eric Mayer of Business and Professional Post No. 10, and for the first time, the orientation was conducted by Texas Boys State Alums. On May 19, District Orientation for Bluebonnet Girls State was held at William M. Randolph Post No. 593 in Converse, Texas.

American Legion Boys State and Girls State are among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.

They are participatory programs where students become a part of the operation of their local, county, and state government.

At American Legion Boys State and Girls State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges along with duties and responsibilities of a franchised citizen.

The Switch Up: George Floyd’s Death Rocked the World Until It Didn’t

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2024-05-28

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The Switch Up: George Floyd’s Death Rocked the World Until It Didn’t

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, a global awakening seemed to spark an unprecedented commitment to racial justice and police reform. Across the United States, citizens and lawmakers alike appeared poised to address systemic issues head-on. Fast forward to today, and the situation paints a grim reality. The initial flurry of support for Black Lives Matter and its demands for equality and justice has waned significantly, replaced by a resurgence of policies that threaten to undo the progress made.

Recent legislative actions across several states, including Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Maryland, Oregon, and Florida, reflect a disturbing trend toward reintroducing and enforcing tougher laws that disproportionately impact Black communities. In Georgia, the rollback of criminal justice reforms and the imposition of cash bail for new crimes mark a significant regression from the progress made just a few years ago. Tennessee’s decision to block reforms that could have improved how police handle routine traffic stops directly contradicts the lessons we should have learned from the tragic death of Tyre Nichols.

Florida, under Governor Ron DeSantis, has become the epicenter of this reactionary wave. The so-called “anti-rioting” law and other measures that limit the powers of civilian review boards and restrict the ability of bystanders to film police actions represent a clear threat to the very principles of transparency and accountability that activists have fought to uphold. The rationale given—that these laws are meant to ensure safety and order—rings hollow when viewed against the backdrop of their implications.

These legislative changes are not just political maneuvers; they are direct responses to the heightened scrutiny police departments faced in the aftermath of Floyd’s murder. They aim to curtail the power of the public and independent bodies to hold law enforcement accountable. This pushback against reform efforts is not about enhancing safety but about consolidating power and shielding police from oversight.

The narrative being constructed by some lawmakers, that these laws are for the protection of all, blatantly ignores the disproportionate impact they have on Black communities. It’s a narrative that seeks to pacify with promises of order at the expense of justice.

Moreover, the real-life consequences of these policies are already visible. The shooting of Donald Armstrong by Miami police, cited as a response to a mental health crisis, exemplifies the urgent need for the kind of reform these new laws aim to dismantle. The continued reliance on lethal force and the lack of de-escalation tactics are issues that laws like those in Florida only serve to exacerbate.

It is vital that we recognize these steps backward for what they are: a concerted effort to weaken the momentum towards genuine equality and justice. We must challenge these regressive policies and continue to demand accountability and reform. As the community and families of those affected by police violence persist in their fight, so too must our collective resolve to oppose any actions that undermine our pursuit of a fair and just society.

Our commitment must not waver, for the stakes are too high and the cost too great. The battle for justice and equality demands our unwavering attention and action, lest we find ourselves repeating the very cycles of violence and injustice we seek to end.

Big Medicaid Health Plan Changes Coming Soon for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities. Are You Ready?

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2024-05-28

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Big Medicaid Health Plan Changes Coming Soon for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities. Are You Ready?

STAR+PLUS program changes happening this summer.

By Community First Health Plans — This fall, Bexar County will see a big shift in health plan providers for seniors and adults with disabilities. Here is what you need to know.

Many seniors and adults with disabilities enrolled in Medicaid’s STAR+PLUS program will need to select a new health plan. STAR+PLUS is a Medicaid managed care program for health care and long-term care services for adults who have disabilities or are age 65 or older. STAR+PLUS is one of Medicaid’s largest programs for this population, who usually require specialized medical care and support services. A critical transition in STAR+PLUS coverage is underway as some health plans are leaving the Bexar County area. STAR+PLUS members will be notified if they need to choose a new plan. The deadline to choose a new plan is July 1st.

The health plan you choose matters. Each health plan has a different network of doctors and specialists, home and community-based support providers, and value-added services (extra benefits). Community First Health Plans is the only local health plan option for residents of Bexar County and the seven surrounding counties and offers members the following extra benefits: in-home respite care, gift card rewards, diabetes prevention and weight loss programs with complimentary YMCA memberships, foot care and insulated cooler bag for members with diabetes, a mask with aerosol chamber and more products for members with asthma, an allowance for seat attachment that fits on a walker, extra vision services, low-cost dental services to include no-cost dental exams, x-rays, and up to 50% off orthodontic services for members and their uninsured family members, home-delivered prepared meals after a hospital stay, gift card rewards and baby items for pregnant members, a prescription savings card for uninsured family members, Zumba classes for members and their families with fitness giveaways, and more. (*Effective September 1, 2024. Eligibility requirements apply.)

“After nearly 30 years of providing fellow citizens of South Texas with much-needed health coverage, we are eager to expand our footprint once again and offer our services to STAR+PLUS Members,” says Theresa Rodriguez Scepanski, Community First President & CEO. “We hope to close gaps in health care for these Members by anticipating their unique health needs and meeting those needs through experience and compassion, and by putting the Members first, helping them to meet their health goals and maintain their independence.”

Only some people who have STAR+PLUS will need to change their health plans. This is because several large health plans that currently offer STAR+PLUS to residents of Bexar County and surrounding areas will no longer provide coverage beginning September 1.You will be notified if you need to select a new plan.

If you have STAR+PLUS, you should check your mail for information from Health and Human Services and respond right away and report any changes to your phone number or address by calling 2-1-1 or online at YourTexasBenefits.com. The deadline to select a new STAR+PLUS health plan is July 1, 2024. If you do not choose a new plan, one will be chosen for you. Coverage under your new plan will begin September 1, 2024.

Community First Health Plans can answer questions and assist STAR+PLUS members during this transition. If you need help understanding your options, in-person support is available in English and Spanish at the Avenida Guadalupe Community Office located at 1410 Guadalupe Street, Suite 222, San Antonio, TX. Visit CommunityFirstSTARPLUS.com for updates or call 1-844-382-2347 for help in English or Spanish.

Diddy Suffers Another Setback As His Sean John Glasses Get Taken Off Shelves At America’s Best

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2024-05-28

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Diddy Suffers Another Setback As His Sean John Glasses Get Taken Off Shelves At America’s Best

Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ business empire keeps taking hits after the release of a brutal video where he was seen hitting his former girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura.

Sales of the rapper’s Sean John frames have been halted by a leading American eyewear retailer following the public condemnation of his actions in the assault video.

This comes after Peloton severed ties with Diddy by banning his music and his Bad Boy entertainment series from its program playlist.

Diddy’s Sean John Frames Get Pulled By America’s Best Contacts And Eyeglasses

The “Bad Boy For Life” crooner has suffered a significant business loss after sales of his Sean John frames were halted at a leading eyewear retailer amid his mounting legal troubles and the public outcry against him.

The company, America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, severed ties with Diddy by swiftly taking his frames off shelves at several stores.

According to TMZ, stores were notified on Tuesday to pause further sales of the Sean John frames and remove them from the rack while awaiting further instructions.

They were also instructed to replace Diddy’s glasses with other frames from understock at an appropriate price.

Although no reason was given for the company’s move, a source with inside information confirmed that the retail company “began pulling the frames online last month and did the same earlier this week in brick-and-mortar stores.”

Are Company’s Canceling The Music Executive?

Diddy’s business setbacks seem to be caused by the viral 2016 hotel surveillance footage that saw him stomping, kicking, and dragging his ex, Cassie.

Recently, fitness company Peloton temporarily banned Diddy’s music and Bad Boy entertainment series from its program.

The fitness company severed ties with the “Finna Get Loose” rapper in a statement shared on a private member’s Facebook page after a concerned user suggested that the company’s “next purge needs to be all Diddy classes.”

“We take this issue very seriously and can confirm Peloton has paused the use of Sean Combs’ music, as well as removed the Bad Boy Entertainment Artist Series, on our platform,” Peloton’s statement read, per RadarOnline.

They added, “This means our instructors are no longer using his music in any newly produced classes. Again, thank you for sharing your concerns, and thank you for being a member of our Peloton community.”

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Might Take Back Diddy’s Key To The City

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who gave Diddy the key to the city back in September 2023, has also shared that the committee may consider rescinding the honor, something that has never happened before.

The honor is reserved for “individuals whose service to the public and the common good rises to the highest level of achievement.”

However, following the assault clip on Cassie, Mayor Adams, in a recent interview with PIX11, said that the video was “deeply disturbing” and that they may consider withdrawing the honor from Diddy.

Diddy Apologized For The Gruesome Video

Diddy has since apologized for his actions in the assault video, but that hasn’t helped to stop the backlash.

The “We Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere” rapper took to his Instagram page to share a video in which he labeled his actions “inexcusable” and said that he takes “full responsibility” for them.

“It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you got to do that,” Diddy says in the video. “I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now, I went and I sought out professional help. I got into going to therapy going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry.”

He added that he’s “committed to [being] a better man each and every day” and that he’s “truly sorry” for his actions.

Is The Rapper Truly Sorry?

Although he has apologized for assaulting Cassie, the music mogul is reportedly enraged about the leaked video as it seemingly doesn’t account for all that happened.

A source told the New York Post that Diddy is angry that the video surfaced as it only tells one part of what happened between him and the “Long Way 2 Go” singer, who filed a now-settled $30 million sexual assault lawsuit against him in November, last year.

“He’s incensed,” a close source shared. “Especially about the video. He insists it doesn’t tell the full story about what happened. Not that he’s excusing it, but he says that it’s a selected video.”

Disgusting.