Did Theodore Roosevelt ‘Punish’ a Mississippi City for Forcing Out a Black Postmaster?
The president retaliated when Minnie Cox was pushed out of her position by white residents of Indianola.
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Did a Sign for Starbucks Racial Bias Training Single Out White People?
A sign informing Starbucks customers that stores would be closed in order to "educate white people about their racism" was not created by the coffee chain.
Did ‘Muslim Immigrants’ Commit the Most Knife Crimes in London in 2017?
A right-wing Facebook page published a meme that was heavy on Islam-blaming but light on evidence.
Did Obama’s Portraitist Paint an Image of a Black Woman Holding the Severed Head of a White Person?
Artist Kehinde Wiley is best known for reimagining classical heroic paintings using black men and women as his subjects.
Did an American Teenager Who Killed a ‘Muslim Refugee’ for Raping His Sister Get 30 Years in Prison?
A anti-Islam, anti-refugee video widely shared on Facebook was blatant fake news.
Is Mohammed the Most Popular Name for Newborn Boys in the Netherlands?
No, it's not.
What Happens When You Cross the United States Border Illegally?
A viral Facebook post comparing U.S. immigration policy to that of North Korea and Afghanistan gets most of the facts wrong.
Were DACA Recipients Photographed Burning an American Flag?
A photograph of a protest was shared with unfounded claims and an inaccurate and misleading description.
Were Hate Crime Charges Against ‘BLM Kidnappers’ Dropped?
Hate crime charges were not dropped, and there is no evidence any of the suspects are associated with Black Lives Matter.
The Killer in the Backseat
A crazed killer is discovered hiding in the back seat of woman's car at a gas station.
Was a Detroit Firefighter Fired for Bringing a Watermelon to His Station?
Detroit's fire commissioner confirmed that a probationary firefighter was terminated for work behavior deemed "offensive and racially insensitive."
Are ‘Liberals’ Getting Offended over Hobby Lobby’s Cotton Decor?
Blogs claimed "liberals" were offended over Hobby Lobby cotton decor products because a single Facebook user commented on the craft store's Facebook wall.
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Did Fox News Change Its Accreditation from ‘News’ to ‘Entertainment’?
There's a lot to unfold in this meme, including the fact that Fox News (and CNN and MSNBC) are not "accredited news stations" to begin with.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.