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Baby Storme calls Target employee 'racist' for breaking up flash mob dance in store
Baby Storme calls Target employee 'racist' for breaking up flash mob dance in store
A Target employee has been labelled “racist” after refusing to allow a flash mob dance to be filmed inside a store. The incident occurred when musician Baby Storme attempted to film a dance video inside the store for her single 'This City Is A Graveyard.' In the video of the attempted filming, Baby Storme could be seen standing in the middle of a Target store flanked on both sides by several backup dancers all dressed in similar gothic attire. As the clip began, the dance troop began walking towards the camera in time to the music, before the employee of the store stood in front of the camera that was filming them as the group continued with the routine. A person could be heard telling the large group, “We’re going to have to call the cops on your guys,” adding: “It’s becoming a safety hazard”. Someone in the group said: “Hey! If we all just start and multiple people record they can’t block everyone.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Baby Storme uploaded a video of the incident on the platform X. In the caption, she accused the Target employee of being “racist”. She wrote: “This racist Target employee called the police on us for dancing in Target... So we danced anyway.” But, Baby Storme’s strong accusation has received backlash after other X users added context to her tweet, writing that it is down to Target’s store policy that the dance video was stopped, not because of the race of the artist. A comminunity noted stated, “Target has a clear policy prohibiting this kind of behavior. It's not right to assume that a Target employee is racist because they are following the store's policy,” and provided a link to the company’s policy. One person argued: “Not gonna lie it’s August and y’all in the middle of Target acting like zombies. I don’t think race has anything to do with it.” Another mocked: “Is the racist in the room with us? Y’all came 80 deep doing the Thriller in Target.” “Flabbergasted by the mental gymnastics people will take to justify their self-entitled actions,” said another. It’s not the first time singer Baby Storme has faced backlash. She responded after she was criticised for filming the music video for the same single in a real graveyard. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-15 20:25
US charitable giving falls for first time in decades in 2022 amid high inflation, slumping stocks
US charitable giving falls for first time in decades in 2022 amid high inflation, slumping stocks
Americans got less generous in 2022, as soaring inflation and the slumping stock market took a significant toll on charitable giving.
2023-06-21 04:18
Matthew Perry's 'too real' scene from 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' leaves Internet in tatters
Matthew Perry's 'too real' scene from 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' leaves Internet in tatters
Matthew Perry starred as Matt Albie in NBC's 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip', which aired from 1994 to 2004
2023-10-29 21:05
GM, Ford slip after UAW warns of more walkouts, analysts say deal is close
GM, Ford slip after UAW warns of more walkouts, analysts say deal is close
Shares of U.S. automakers Ford Motor and General Motors slipped about 1% each in morning trade on Monday
2023-10-23 22:10
Wells Fargo hires Credit Suisse veteran as head of financial sponsors
Wells Fargo hires Credit Suisse veteran as head of financial sponsors
U.S. bank Wells Fargo said on Monday Malcolm Price has joined its corporate and investment bank (CIB) as
2023-08-07 22:13
‘Today’ host Craig Melvin warns Al Roker to ‘stop’ after co-host playfully attacks him with scissors
‘Today’ host Craig Melvin warns Al Roker to ‘stop’ after co-host playfully attacks him with scissors
Craig Melvin snapped at Al Roker as he attempted to cut his co-host's pants while the guest taught the hosts how to upcycle their clothes
2023-08-18 12:57
Collision with wall sends Cardinals OF Lars Nootbar to 10-day injured list, prospect Walker recalled
Collision with wall sends Cardinals OF Lars Nootbar to 10-day injured list, prospect Walker recalled
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Lars Nootbaar on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back contusion
2023-06-03 07:05
When will 'Extraction 2' air? Release date, time and how to watch Chris Hemsworth's action flick
When will 'Extraction 2' air? Release date, time and how to watch Chris Hemsworth's action flick
Is Tyler Rake dead or alive? The answer to that burning question will be given when 'Extraction 2' arrives on Netflix
2023-05-29 15:55
Christian Pulisic scores a worldie in his Serie A debut with AC Milan
Christian Pulisic scores a worldie in his Serie A debut with AC Milan
American winger Christian Pulisic was brilliant in his AC Milan debut, scoring a world-class goal in a 2-0 win for his new club.
2023-08-22 06:41
Biden tells Florida's DeSantis he signed major disaster declaration over Idalia
Biden tells Florida's DeSantis he signed major disaster declaration over Idalia
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden called Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday to convey that he signed a
2023-08-31 22:53
Bayern Munich vs Manchester United player ratings: Kane scores and Musiala shines after Onana howler
Bayern Munich vs Manchester United player ratings: Kane scores and Musiala shines after Onana howler
Manchester United were made to suffer in Germany after a promising start to their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich. Christian Eriksen should have opened the scoring inside the first five minutes only to be denied by a sharp save from Sven Ulreich. United were quick to transition the ball up the pitch and looked comfortable in the game until a howler from Andre Onana gave the hosts the opening goal. Leroy Sane added a second before the break following a wonderful solo run from Jamal Musiala who took the ball through midfield before pulling it back to Sane for the finish. Rasmus Hojlund netted his first goal for United to give them hope of a comeback after the break but Harry Kane restored the host’s cushion with a beautifully taken penalty. The goals kept on coming with three being scored late. Casemiro bagged a brace either side of a Mathys Tel rocket but United couldn’t get the win. Here’s how all the players rated at the Allianz Arena: Bayern Munich Sven Ulreich - 6. Denied Christian Eriksen an opening goal in the fourth minute after his defenders lost the ball deep in their own half and kept out a wild shot from Marcus Rashford. Could do nothing about Rasmus Hojlund’s or Casemiro’s goals and unfortunate to conced three. Konrad Laimer - 6. Thought primarily about getting forward on the wing and linked up nicely with Leroy Sane to exploit the spaces in behind Sergio Reguilon. Dayot Upamecano - 7. Stayed switched on to cover Laimer’s forward runs, handled Rashford and Hojlund with composure and poise until United’s first goal. Minjae Kim - 6. A top partner for Upamecano against a United attack that lacked persistent bite. Drove the ball up the pitch a couple of times but went to sleep late in the game with the match won. Alphonso Davies - 7. Stuck a foot on the ball first when tackling Facundo Pellestri, stopping the Uruguayan youngster from scoring a simple tap-in early in the match. Joshua Kimmich - 6. Was a valuable link between defence and attack providing pressure high up the pitch towards the end of the game. Leon Goretzka - 6. Commanding in midfield though wasn’t put under enough pressure from United’s attacking personnel. Took umbrage with a tackle on Kane from Lisandro Martinez and got booked. Leroy Sane - 9. His movement off the ball caused real problems and he was Bayern’s biggest threat. Scored the opening goal and curled one past the post in the first half before hitting the post in the second. Jamal Musiala - 8. Developing a solid relationship with Harry Kane making several forward runs when the England captain dropped back. A wonderful solo run and cutback set up Bayern’s second goal. Serge Gnabry - 7. Drifted into space inside the box and slotted a clinical finish past Andre Onana to double his team’s lead in the first half. Harry Kane - 8. Went through several spells without touching the ball but proved his quality by setting up the first goal thanks to some top quality hold up play and slotted home a perfect penalty when called on. Subs: Kingsley Coman - 6, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting - 7, Mathys Tel - 8, Thomas Muller - n/a Manchester United Andre Onana – 5. Picked out a few good passes and made some nice saves but all that is overshadowed by a howler that allowed Sane’s shot to sneak under him and give Bayern the lead. Diogo Dalot – 6. Out-paced and out-classed by Musiala in the build-up to the second goal. Seemed to suffer from a lack of confidence like most of United’s defence but was willing to put his body on the line. Victor Lindelof - 6. Dealt well with the aerial balls into the box but got caught a couple of times out of position and didn’t have the legs to recover properly. Lisandro Martinez - 6. Grew frustrated as the night went on before getting into a scrap with Leon Goretzka and earning an unnecessary yellow card. Sergio Reguilon - 7. Wasn’t afraid to make sharp forward runs trying to force United into the final third whilst also relishing the battle against Sane. Looks to be settling into his role at left-back. Casemiro - 8. The more defensive of United’s two holding midfielders, sat deep to keep the shape compact and provide cover for the back line but played a couple of wonderful passes over the top for Bruno Fernandes before scoring two late goals with his first real forays up the pitch. Christian Eriksen - 5. Latched onto a loose ball early in the game but drilled a shot straight at the goalkeeper when he should have scored. Harshly judged to have handled the ball inside the box leading to the penalty. Facundo Pellestri - 5. Failed to toe United ahead early in the game and was denied any better chances for the rest of the match. Bruno Fernandes - 7. Was the playmaker for most of United’s attacks and led the press well off the ball. Misplaced a couple of difficult passes but was always looking to get the ball into the box even with his team chasing the game. Assisted Casemiro for the third goal. Marcus Rashford - 6. Pacey down the line, getting the better of Laimer on a few occasions. Set up Hojlund’s goal with a deft touch inside the penalty area but needs to be more creative in the wide areas. Rasmus Hojlund - 7. Made an impact at the top of the pitch with a well taken goal in the second half. His first for the club and signs are there that he’ll get plenty more. 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2023-09-21 05:39
Linguistic Siblings: 9 Pairs of Words With Surprisingly Shared Etymologies
Linguistic Siblings: 9 Pairs of Words With Surprisingly Shared Etymologies
The connections between words aren’t always as straightforward as the link between run and runner; often, figuring them out requires the subtle unraveling of linguistic evolution, the kind of detective work that makes etymology so fascinating.
2023-06-28 20:00