Bring That Week Back: Krispy Kreme Apologizes for "KKK Wednesday"
Plus, lucky mom wins Powerball jackpot.
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Krispy Kreme Apologizes for "KKK Wednesday" - Detroit man whose story inspired donations fears for his life, plus more national news. — Natelege Whaley (@Natelege_)The Ku Klux Klan is the one of the most widely known racist hate groups in the U.S. Unfortunately, a Krispy Kreme in the UK rubbed some the wrong way by naming an event "KKK Wednesday," which stood for Krispy Kreme Klub. The company has removed the materials from shops and has apologized. "We are truly sorry for any inconvenience or offense this misstep may have caused our fans," a rep told the Huffington Post. (Photo: Krispy Kreme)
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Talib Kweli Donates to Ferguson Fund - The Action Support Committee piloted by rapper Talib Kweli and in collaboration with musicians Tef Poe and Donna Dragotta, to name a few, has donated $100,000 in grants to community programs for grassroots organizations in Ferguson, Missouri. Some of the programs receiving money include a jail and bail fund, a revolutionary reading program and a tech impact initiative, according to Kweli's Tumblr. (Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
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Man Whose Story Inspired Donations Fears for Life - James Robertson's life changed quickly when word got out that he had been walking 21 miles to work every day, according to the Detroit Free Press. He received more than $350,000 in donations from a fundraising campaign and a new car. But with more money comes more problems for Robertson, who quickly moved to another location and is reportedly parking his vehicle at a police precinct. He is looking to move closer to his job and into the suburbs to be safer. (Photo: AP Photo/Detroit Free Press, Ryan Garza)
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Get Money! Marie Holmes Wins Millions in Jackpot - Marie Holmes, 26, was all smiles last Tuesday when she found out she was one of three winners of the $564.1 million Powerball jackpot. Holmes, of North Carolina, is unemployed and has four children. The new millionaire is already planning a better life for her family. "They can go to college; they don't have to worry about nothing. And I'm glad that I can do that for them," she said, according to CNN Money. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Black-Owned Bank in Atlanta Gets Taken Over - Many African-American banks around the country are doing their best to stay open and continue their legacy, but many have shuttered. Capitol City Bank & Trust Co., based in Atlanta, is one that is being taken over by the FDIC, according to the Associated Press. The bank had been a staple in underserved areas of Atlanta. (Photo: Spaces Images / Getty Images)
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