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(The Slice): The Lifetime Television Network has severed ties with Dance Moms star Abbey Lee Miller over allegations of racism. Miller's new show, the Virtual Dance Off has been cancelled and she will no longer be affiliated with Dance Moms. On Thursday, Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller issued an apology after being accused of racist behavior the previous day by Adriana Smith, the mom of dancer Kamryn Smith from season 8 of the show. "To Kamryn, Adriana and anyone else I have hurt, I am truly sorry," tweeted Miller. "I realize that racism can not only come from hate, but also form ignorance.,"she continued. It started when Miller posted a black square on social media in protest of the death of George Floyd. Smith called her out for her past racist behavior commenting with the word "NOPE" in bold read letters on Instagram. She recounted several racial incidents she has experienced with Miller including one in which Miller stere...

Pres. Donald Trump is leaving leadership during a crisis to others., practicing a trickle down method of tackling a national crisis. Despite pressure to address the nation, Pres. Trump will not speak or participate in any public events today, avoiding taking a direct approach in confronting the worsening social fractures in America. Press. Sec. Kayleigh McEnany is subtly taking on a leadership role as Trump's spokesperson. On the state and local level, governors and mayors are making efforts to keep their constituents calm and safe. In a recent phone call with governors Trump passed the responsibility keeping the peace to governors. McKenany said it is the duty of governor's to police their streets. Trump told governors to jail protestors, who he has also referred to as jailers and thugs. At the same time he is considering putting Chairman of Joint Chiefs "in charge" he said, while calling governors "weak." "You’re going...

(T he Slice): On Monday evening Pres. Donald Trump delivered an unannounced statement from the White House Rose Garden following days of both peaceful and violent rioting around the nation in retaliation to the officer-involved death of George Floyd.   "For George and his family, justice will be served.  He will not have died in vain."  Trump had been criticized for not formally addressing the incident  involving yet another white policeman using excessive force against a cooperative black person. Many people see the death of George Floyd as a turning point for racial inequality in America and are protesting to see the end to racial injustices come to fruition.  The nation had been waiting to hear from Trump who described himself as a president of law and order for days before he took to the podium to state his position on the matter.  While he said taking an innocent life was an offense to God, he did not speak of A person of ill repute w...