Earlier this month, an assistant principal at a public school in Corsicana, Texas, whose eye was knocked out of its socket while she tried to defuse a situation involving a student, is not only calling on the school district to do better in protecting students and staff, but she’s calling on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to stop under-funding her district.
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KWTX reported that Candra Rogers, the assistant principal a Collins Intermediate School, was airlifted to a hospital on Aug. 15 after sustaining a serious eye injury as a result of the violent confrontation with an unidentified student in an incident that has been referred to the Navarro County District Attorney’s Office and the Juvenile Probation Department, according to Corsicana ISD.
Rogers explained her recollection of what happened in a statement published by the Corsicana Daily Sun:
On Thursday, August 15th, during lunch, I heard our behavioral teacher call on the radio to administrators for assistance. When I arrived, the teacher and students were outside the classroom. One student was holding his head, having been assaulted by the student remaining in the classroom. I entered, where the student was still irate, and found the room ransacked with overturned furniture. I knew I had to be as calm as possible, and I spoke lowly and slowly so as not to enrage him any further.
He picked up a chair and acted as if he would throw it. He finally did throw it at me, but I caught it mid-air. He picked up another chair to throw at me when another assistant principal entered the room. I used the first chair to block the second. He picked up a third and threw it at the other assistant principal. I used the initial chair to block the one he threw at her.
After blocking the chair thrown at the other assistant principal, he threw a wooden hanger at me, but I could not stop it fast enough. The hanger hit me in my right eye and knocked it out of the socket. I grabbed my face while blood was pouring out of my head and stumbled out the classroom door.
The nurse and 911 were called. I asked for my cell phone to call my husband to come get me, not realizing the extent of the damage. When paramedics arrived, they determined I would need to be airlifted to Parkland Medical Center in Dallas.
I underwent surgery as soon as possible, and doctors were able to reinsert my eye; however, they determined I had been blinded and currently believe that damage to be permanent.
Rogers went on to note that the ” tragedy affected not just my husband, my children and grandchild, my family, and my friends, but it has also negatively affected my school, my district, and my community,” but she didn’t treat the student who attacked her like he’s not a human being. In her lengthy statement, she advocated for the student to be disciplined, but she also included that “overly aggressive students need services to meet their needs.”
“Chapter 37 of our Texas Education Code, which was originally created in 1995 to help protect our marginalized students, with regard to how students are disciplined may need to be reevaluated so that no paraprofessional, teacher, or principal, simply put, no educator should ever be put in this situation,” Rogers said. “I fully understand education laws and the need for students to be educated with their peers. Chapter 37 may need to incorporate changes to address the mental, social, and emotional well-being of these students. As educators, we care about our students and their safety, but we must also care about the safety of our educational staff; our safety is important too. We should never have to fear being in a classroom with an aggressive student. Everyone’s protection is paramount!”
But the real kicker came when Rogers took the time to call out Abbott, who, along with the rest of the Republican party, has proven time and time against that he is no friend to the public school system, particularly, in the state of Texas.
“Lastly, Gov. Greg Abbott holds some accountability in the safety of our students and our staff,” Rogers said. “For years, our schools have suffered unfunded mandates, which have included pay raises. Our basic allotment which funds our day-to-day expenses have not been increased since 2019, even though we have had rising costs on absolutely everything, including new unfunded mandates. This is 2024.
“I’d like to quote a friend who gave me permission to use their words: ‘If our students don’t have what they need to be successful in Texas, this is not simply problematic, I hold that it is immoral,” she continued.
Rogers used the violent attack on her, not to condemn her juvenile attacker, but to address a larger issue. That’s how you do it!
Our schools need to be safe and our children need to be cared for even when they misbehave.
Candra’s daughter-in-law has started a GoFundMe for the principal’s medical bills. Click HERE to donate.
Seen On The Sanctified Scene: Ashley Graham, Yvonne Orji, Fonzworth Bentley, Tina Campbell & More Bless The Carpet At ‘The Forge’ Premiere In Atlanta
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The doors of the church were open at Affirm Films’ star-studded The Forge premiere that brought out Ashley Graham, Yvonne Orji, Fonzworth Bentley, Tina Campbell, DeVon Franklin, Trina Braxton, John and Aventer Gray, and more to the famed Atlanta Symphony Hall for good vibes, fellowship, and
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Other notable attendees included the film’s cast, director Alex Kendrick, and producers who were all smiles ahead of the faith-based film’s impressive Top 5 debut at the weekend box office.
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In The Forge, Isaiah Wright is a year out of high school with no plans for his future. Challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life, Isaiah begins to discover God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine.
Check out the trailer below:
Produced and directed by the Kendrick brothers, The Forge stars Priscilla Shirer, Cameron Arnett, Karen Abercrombie, T.C. Stallings, BJ Arnett, Ken Bevel, former NFL star Benjamin Watson, Jonathan Evans, Jerry Shirer, Tommy Woodard, and newcomer Aspen Kennedy.
Currently inspiring audiences with a rare A+ CinemaScore and perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Forge is the latest hit film from Affirm and Provident Films.
The Forge is now playing at an ever-growing list of theaters across the country.
Muni Long Announces Split From Longtime Husband Raysean Hairston, ‘It Just Didn’t Work Out’
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Muni Long and her husband of over nine years, Raysean Hairston, have called it quits. The R&B songstress opened up about her split from the record label exec during an interview on the Real. 92.3’s The Cruz Show on Aug. 29.
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“Ruined Me,” a song from Long’s new album Revenge, is drenched in heartbreak as it chronicles a painful breakup and her struggle to reclaim her confidence and determination. When The Cruz Show hosts asked the R&B star about the inspiration behind the emotionally charged track, Long shared that her split from Hairston deeply influenced the breakup anthem.
Without revealing too many details about the separation, Long mentioned that the split was largely due to her unwillingness to tolerate “drama.”
The 35-year-old singer added;
When did Muni Long and Raysean Hairston get married?
According to People, Long and Hairston jumped the broom in 2014 shortly after meeting one another in Los Angeles. It’s unclear when they began dating. Hairston is one of the co-founders of Long’s label, Supergiant Records, a partnership she secured in 2022 with Def Jam Recordings. He has also co-written and produced several of the hitmaker’s songs.
Long is known for keeping her personal life private, so fans were surprised earlier this month when the veteran singer-songwriter introduced her adorable son on stage for the first time during her performance of the hit single “Made for Me” while opening for Chris Brown’s 11:11 tour.
When The Cruz Show hosts asked if she was nervous about putting her “business” about the separation out there to the public, Long said she had nothing to hide.
“Anything that I told you, I’m gon stand on it. I have no shame. And I feel like if there’s anything that you’re asking that’s out of pocket then I’m gonna be like ‘that’s not your business.’”
Well said, Muni!
What do you think about Muni Long’s split from her husband Raysean Hairston?
Artem Chigvintsev’s 911 Call, Claims Nikki Bella Threw Shoes at Him
SLIDERThe radio dispatch from the Artem Chigvintsev domestic violence case reveals … he did indeed call 911 to request medical assistance, but then added his wife, Nikki Bella, had thrown shoes at him.
TMZ has obtained the dispatch call, in which the dispatcher says, “Initially came in as requesting medical, but now he is stating he got into an argument with his wife and his wife threw shoes at rp [reporting party].”
The dispatcher notes, “There is a child on scene. Medical en route,” adding, “There’s an active 415 [disturbing the peace] in the background responsible.”
As TMZ reported, Artem then called the paramedics off, which is reflected by the dispatcher who says, “RP is stating no medical is needed now.”
The dispatcher notes a child was at the home, and the wife has the child. At the time of the call, the dispatcher noted Artem and Nikki were physically separated from each other.
Cops still showed up an hour later, and saw visible injuries on the alleged victim and arrested Artem for felony corporal injury to a spouse.
As we reported, Nikki’s rep said her client was asking for privacy for her family.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
‘Love After Lockup’ Exclusive: Christine Takes Julian To The Scene Of The Crime
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Our favorite guilty pleasure reality show Love After Lockup is back with a brand new episode tonight.
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Love After Lockup follows seven couples, including two fan favorites, from Love During Lockup as they discover more love, new doubts, and encounter unforeseen obstacles in their relationships. The couples are as vulnerable and raw as ever as they share their emotional journeys and continue to find true love beyond prison walls.
We’ve got an exclusive sneak preview clip for your viewing pleasure! In the clip below, Christine isn’t at all upset about leaving West Virginia in her rear view to move to Maryland with Julian, but on their way out of town she takes him by the scene of the crime — her first bank robbery!
Julian seems excited by his girlfriend’s gritty past. Would you be as curious if you were in his position?
An all-new episode of Love After Lockup airs Friday, August 30 at 8pm EST
Delta Worker Killed In Tire Explosion Was Nearing Retirement
SLIDERMirko Marweg, the Delta Air Lines worker who was among the casualties in a deadly tire explosion at the Atlanta airport this week, was oh so close to retiring before his tragic death.
Mirko’s widow, Scottie Ann Marweg, says her late husband was planning on retiring next June … after working his paint shop job with Delta for two decades.
His wife of 28 years also told WANF News in Georgia she was still having a hard time processing Mirko’s death … explaining she is still in “disbelief.”
Mirko’s wife remembers her late husband for his big heart and big smile … and she says he would help anyone, loved his family, was smart, and was a planner.
Based on her description, it sounds like Mirko was planning his retirement and looking forward to hanging it up … but he never got the chance.
As we reported … Mirko and Luis Aldarondo died Tuesday when a tire blew up while being removed from a Delta plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport.
Mirko’s son says his father’s body was so badly burned he was hardly recognizable … and he was only able to be identified by his tattoos and the lanyard around his neck.
Unclear what caused the explosion, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating.
Footage Shows Lil Baby Warning Las Vegas Police During Arrest– ‘Check Me Good, Got A Gun In My Nuts’
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Footage uploaded to social media shows Lil Baby telling police a gun was in his “nuts” during his recent Las Vegas gun arrest.
Lil Baby found himself in a bewitching predicament last weekend when a Las Vegas nightclub allegedly spotted someone passing him a gun. If you’re not aware guns in clubs are not allowed and unfortunately celebrity treatment can break a lot of rules but not this one. Eventually, Mr. 4PF found himself behind bars charged with illegal gun possession.
Vegas Clubs aren’t an undersized operation they keep an eye on everything, take safety seriously, and can’t bend the rules for anyone. Furthermore, their security is hardcore and trained to handle any situation so guests don’t have to worry.
According to TMZ, footage has surfaced of Lil Baby’s arrest, unlike what we would imagine. Baby is seen loudly telling the police “Check me good, I got a gun in my nuts”.
What’s left up in the air is if police eventually found a gun or searched him further. The Atlanta Rapper seemed to think his concealed carry permit from Georgia was valid in Las Vegas. Spoiler Alert it isn’t valid outside of Georgia so police booked him on gun charges.
He was held on $5,000 bail which he eventually posted.
You can watch the footage of Lil Baby’s Arrest below.
Allison Holker Holds Hands With Mystery Man A Year And A Half After Husband Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Devastating Death
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About a year and a half after her husband’s tragic death, it looks like Allison Holker has found love again.
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The world is still mourning the passing of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who died by suicide in 2022. At just 40 years old, the longtime DJ on Ellen Degeneres’ talk show and So You Think You Can Dance alum left behind his wife, Allison, and their three children, Weslie, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 4.
Holker paid tribute to her late husband in a now-deleted Instagram post a few weeks after his passing, telling Boss she will always love him.
Now, it looks like Allison has found love again, teasing the new romance with an Instagram post.
The Dancing With the Stars alum took to social media on Wednesday to post a photo of the shadows of her and a man holding hands. She didn’t provide fans with much else, but she did caption the flick with a red heart emoji, which seems to signify the man she’s holding hands with is her love interest.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
‘Killer Relationship With Faith Jenkins’ Exclusive Clip: Police Collect Clues To Find A Firefighter’s Murderer, But There’s THIS Twist
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A Faith Jenkins-hosted true crime show that delves into complicated friendships and romantic bonds that take tragic turns, is premiering a new episode, and BOSSIP’s got an exclusive clip.
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Oxygen is continuing to explore gripping stories of smoldering heat turned tragic in season three of Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins.
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This time, the former criminal prosecutor at the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, explores the heart-stopping details of murders traced back to romantic liaisons and close friendships that seemed perfect on the surface. A press release reports that stories investigated this season include a beloved second-grade teacher who goes missing just as she’s embarking on a new chapter in her life; a former DEA agent found dead after living a quiet life in the Florida Keys; a Korean War veteran whose murder unveils a tangled web of secrets and betrayal and a mother who vanishes on her way home from a prenatal yoga class.
Killer Relationships With Faith Jenkins Exclusive Clip
In an exclusive clip from episode 3 premiering Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 pm ET/PT, we see the story of Firefighter Ben Amato who is callously murdered, but the case goes cold. A jailhouse snitch, a critical clue, and a seemingly unrelated homicide expose a sinister plot as investigators stay on the trail of a heartless killer.
And in an unexpected twist, police discover that pepper spray played a part in the crime.
See more details on the episode titled “Unlucky in Love” below:
Will the police get their man?
Take an exclusive look below.
A new episode of Killer Relationship With Faith Jenkins premieres this Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 pm ET/PT
Texas Asst. Principal Left Blinded After Attack By Student, Calls On Gov. Greg Abbott To Stop Under-Funding Her School
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Earlier this month, an assistant principal at a public school in Corsicana, Texas, whose eye was knocked out of its socket while she tried to defuse a situation involving a student, is not only calling on the school district to do better in protecting students and staff, but she’s calling on Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to stop under-funding her district.
Source: GoFundMe
KWTX reported that Candra Rogers, the assistant principal a Collins Intermediate School, was airlifted to a hospital on Aug. 15 after sustaining a serious eye injury as a result of the violent confrontation with an unidentified student in an incident that has been referred to the Navarro County District Attorney’s Office and the Juvenile Probation Department, according to Corsicana ISD.
Rogers explained her recollection of what happened in a statement published by the Corsicana Daily Sun:
But the real kicker came when Rogers took the time to call out Abbott, who, along with the rest of the Republican party, has proven time and time against that he is no friend to the public school system, particularly, in the state of Texas.
Rogers used the violent attack on her, not to condemn her juvenile attacker, but to address a larger issue. That’s how you do it!
Our schools need to be safe and our children need to be cared for even when they misbehave.
Candra’s daughter-in-law has started a GoFundMe for the principal’s medical bills. Click HERE to donate.
CURLS Founder Mahisha Dellinger Sets The Record Straight On ‘Below Deck Med’ Appearance Amid Backlash & Threats Of Violence [Exclusive]
CELEBRITY NEWS, NEWSMahisha Dellinger, the creator of the CURLS hair care brand, is setting the record straight about her appearance on Bravo’s Below Deck Med that’s led to insanely unnecessary threats of violence against her and her children.
In a statement shared exclusively with BOSSIP, she acknowledged that while some moments on the show might have portrayed her as “rude,” “demanding,” and “difficult,” they did not provide an “accurate representation” of her true character and instead perpetuated stereotypes “in ways that disparage Black women.”
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What Happened On Below Deck Med?
Bravo fans poured onto social media with complaints about Mahisha’s seemingly “bossy” and “sassy” demeanor after she appeared as a guest on Below Deck Med on Aug. 12.
Upset fans slammed several questionable moments Mahisha had on the show, including one notable instance where she seemingly asked the yacht’s female crew members, Aesha Scott, and Bri Muller, to move an “eyesore” couch from the deck. In another scene, Mahisha appeared to demand that Aesha fetch her cocktail, which was just a short distance away.
In another scene, she was seen stating that caviar served to “taste like a washcloth” and in another moment, Neysla Paltsev, a friend of Dellinger’s was seen alleging that she was given a butter knife for her fish dinner when in actuality it was a fish knife.
She has since apologized for her actions.
Hit the flip to see what Mahisha told BOSSIP about her appearance on the Bravo show.
Mahisha Dellinger Speaks Out On ‘Below Deck Med’ Moments, Says It Was Edited To Perpetuate Negative Stereotypes
In her statement to BOSSIP, Mahisha affirmed that in real life, she’s far from what Bravo cameras depicted.
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The CURLS founder also revealed that she and her family were targeted online due to complaints from fans.
Mahisha suggested that heavy editing played a part in some of her less favorable moments on the reality TV show to paint her in a negative light as a Black woman, which she found “disheartening.”
Mahisha added;
Mahisha Dellinger Also Took To Instagram To Clear The Air
Mahisha went into further detail about the controversy surrounding her Below Deck Med appearance in an Instagram video posted on Aug.14. The entrepreneur acknowledged that while she had a few “regrettable” moments on camera, she and her friends generally had a fantastic time aboard the yacht. She revealed that during filming, she was struggling with alcohol but began a journey towards sobriety shortly after her appearance.
Mahisha expressed her gratitude to the staff for their hospitality and addressed several controversial moments from the show, reiterating that they were heavily edited and not as they appeared.
She clarified that while she did ask that the couches be moved so they could promo pictures for Bravo she expected the men onboard to move it.
As far as the cocktail situation, the mogul clarified that she was asking her friend Neysla to get her cocktail cheekily, not Aesha.
She then dug into the “caviar gate” and said that the Chef’s food was delicious and the taste of the caviar didn’t reflect poorly on him. She noted however that she could have kept the “washcloth” comment to herself.
Ultimately, the entrepreneur wants watches to be mindful that they taped three days of content that was sliced down to only 20 minutes.
Listen to her full statement below.
No matter how you feel about what was shown on Below Deck Med, threats of violence are never okay.
Despite the backlash, Mahisha has much to celebrate, including recently earning her doctorate.
What do YOU think about Mahisha Dellinger sharing her truth amid the Below Deck Med backlash?
Team USA Rugby Star Ilona Maher Does Bikini Photoshoot With Olympic Medal
SLIDERTeam USA rugby player Ilona Maher is continuing to ride the high of her 2024 Paris Olympic experience … as she just posed in front of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cameras with her medal!!
The publication announced the bronze winner was its September digital issue cover model on Wednesday … sharing the news with a ton of shots from a photoshoot in New York.
Maher joins names like Livvy Dunne, Angel Reese and Naomi Osaka who have shown off their athletic figures for the S.I. photogs in recent years.
“Ilona Maher gracing the cover of our September digital issue is more than just a celebration of her athletic achievements — it’s a powerful statement,” S.I. Swim editor MJ Day said.
The 28-year-old — who boasts 3.8 million followers on Instagram — became one of the most popular athletes at the 2024 Games. Her TikToks from the Olympic Village consistently collected over 100k likes — and at times, she compared the Village to the villa of the popular dating show “Love Island.”
While exploring the City of Lights, Maher also rubbed elbows with some big-time celebrities — chopping it up with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady.
Congrats, Ilona!!!
SPOIILED SURPRIISE: DNC Producers Reveal Even Their Staff Thought Beyoncé Was Secretly Scheduled To Perform
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Fans weren’t the only ones who thought Beyoncé was going to pop out for a surprise appearance at this year’s Democratic National Convention.
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Veteran producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss were in charge of this year’s Democratic National Convention, drawing a crowd of more than 26 million people on Thursday night to watch Vice President Kamala Harris accept the presidential nomination.
While the event was filled with memorable moments and celebrity appearances, there was one big appearance that didn’t pan out–but according to the producers, it was never supposed to.
Kirshner and Weiss spoke to The Hollywood Reporter after the convention about how they pulled it off and, of course, what really happened with that Beyoncé rumor. According to Kirshner, even his staff believe the rumors, but he insisted that Kamala was more than enough on her own.
The pair also spoke on how they managed to balance the celebrities that did appear onstage versus the politicians, always prioritizing the task at hand.
As for their favorite political moment at the convention?