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The young black poet made internationally famous by her recital during the inauguration of Joe Biden says she was followed home by a security guard because she looked "suspicious". Amanda Gorman , who was the US's first National Youth Poet Laureate and was widely praised for her performance in January, says she was regarded as a "threat" because she is black. She told her 1.5 million Twitter followers: "A security guard tailed me on my walk home tonight. He demanded if I lived there because 'you look suspicious.' A security guard tailed me on my walk home tonight. He demanded if I lived there because “you look suspicious.” I showed my keys & buzzed myself into my building. He left, no apology. This is the reality of black girls: One day you’re called an icon, the next day, a threat. https://t.co/MmANtQqpBs — Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) March 6, 2021 "I showed my keys & buzzed myself into my building. He left, no apology. This is the reality of … [Read more...] about Amanda Gorman: Poet says she was tailed by suspicious security guard who thought she was a ‘threat’

The US Capitol Complex was put into lockdown with no entry or exit, due to an "external security threat". Capitol Police had issued a warning to people in all buildings within the complex to "stay away from exterior windows and doors" and for those outside to "seek cover". But shortly afterwards they confirmed there was "no threat to the public". The Secret Service said firefighters had responded to a "small fire" near the area and that "out of an abundance of caution" the complex was temporarily shutdown. The Capitol Complex on the National Mall in Washington DC, is a group of 20 buildings and offices surrounding the Capitol building itself, that are used by elected officials, the federal government and its departments. Advertisement Earlier this month, protesters stormed the Capitol building leaving five people dead - including a woman who was shot by police inside the building - and caused widespread shock and outrage in America. Since the … [Read more...] about US Capitol Complex lockdown: Police stand down security alert after ‘threat’ warning

Chrissy Teigen has celebrated her 'break-up' with Joe Biden after he unfollowed her on Twitter . Posting an expletive filled message, she wrote: "I am free!!!!!" But Chrissy's celebration wasn't without some regrets, as she wrote on Instagram : "A breakup story need some Ben and Jerry’s." While Chrissy is a huge admirer of the US President, the model turned cookbook author had reluctantly asked him to unfollow her on Twitter so she could tweet without restraint. Biden only followed 13 people on the social media platform, including Chrissy. He now follows 12. On Tuesday Chrissy explained that knowing the 78-year-old was watching limited her usually prolific tweeting. She wrote: “I have tweeted a handful of times since my treasured @POTUS following. In order for me to flourish as me, I must ask you to please lord unfollow me. "I love you!!! It’s not you it’s me!!!!” The 34-year-old, married to singer John Legend, has been a huge supporter of the new President … [Read more...] about Chrissy Teigen celebrates ‘break-up’ after Joe Biden unfollows her on Twitter