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Iranian Hip-Hop Artist Faces Death Penalty for Speaking Out: A Terrifying Reality in the Islamic Republic

Washington, DC – Demonstrations were held in Washington, DC on February 10, 2024, marking the 45th anniversary of the Iranian revolution. During the march, a demonstrator was seen wearing face paint and a faux noose to protest recent executions carried out by the Islamic regime in Iran. The individual was making a bold statement against the oppressive actions of the Iranian government. The incident is just one example of the lengths to which the Tehran …

Minnesota Artist and Activist, Tou Ger Xiong, Tragically Killed in Colombia due to Dating App Violence and Robberies

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The State Department has issued a warning to American travelers, advising them against using dating apps while visiting Colombia due to multiple “suspicious deaths” of U.S. citizens in the country. Since January, Colombia has been labeled as a country that Americans should “reconsider travel” to because of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping risks. Certain areas of the country, including its border regions, are labeled “Do not travel.” The advisory about …

Minnesota Artist Tou Ger Xiong Tragically Killed in Colombia After Meeting Online Contact

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – The State Department has issued a warning to American travelers, advising them not to use dating apps while traveling to Colombia after multiple “suspicious deaths” of U.S. citizens in the South American country. Since January, Colombia has been designated as a country that Americans should “reconsider travel” to due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping risks. Some areas of the country, including its border regions, are labeled “Do not travel.” According …

Spoken Word Artist Marc Marcel Unveils New Set of Work Following Near Fatal Plane Crash

LOS ANGELES, CA — Acclaimed spoken word artist Marc Marcel is set to unveil powerful new sets of work that nearly cost him his life. While on his way to Honolulu and aboard United Flight 328, his life changed forever when the engine exploded, leaving his life and legacy in the balance as the plane was in a race against time, headed for an emergency landing with the engine in flames. “I actually made my …