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A lot of kids are going to see 'Black Panther' thanks to this GoFundMe

A crowdfunding campaign to help children in Harlem see Black Panther in February has more than doubled its goal and now includes celebrity donors as well.

The fundraiser is currently at over $24,000 of its $10,000 goal, with all extra proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem.

“The release of Marvel’s film the Black Panther is a rare opportunity for young students (primarily of color) to see a black major cinematic and comic book character come to life,” campaign organizer Frederick Joseph wrote in the GoFundMe description.

“This representation is truly fundamental for young people, especially those who are often underserved, unprivileged, and marginalized both nationally and globally.”.

The campaign will send approximately 300 kids to see Black Panther in theaters and covers the cost of a Manhattan movie ticket, snacks, and adult chaperones.

Joseph received criticism about the pricing on Twitter, but for the most part feedback for his campaign has been positive.

Just contributed to support @FredTJoseph’s effort to bring Harlem kids to see #BlackPanther. »

Pastor admits to "sexual incident" with teen 20 years ago, gets standing ovation

Authored by cbsnews.com

His request for forgiveness got a standing ovation from the congregation.

Jules Woodson was 17 years old when she says she was sexually assaulted by Savage during a ride home from church.

Chris Conlee, the lead pastor of the Memphis church where Savage now ministers, prayed for Savage and Woodson. »

Trump Administration Waives Punishment For Convicted Banks, Including Deutsche — Which Trump Owes Millions

Authored by ibtimes.com

The Trump administration has waived part of the punishment for five megabanks whose affiliates were convicted and fined for manipulating global interest rates.

In late 2016, the Obama administration extended temporary one-year waivers to five banks — Citigroup, JPMorgan, Barclays, UBS and Deutsche Bank.

Sources have told the Financial Times the total amount of money Trump owes Deutsche is likely around $300 million. »

Huawei’s CEO going off-script to rage at US carriers was the best speech of CES

Authored by theverge.com

This was supposed to be Huawei’s big moment in the American spotlight, and AT&T pulled the rug out from under the Chinese company.

“It’s a big loss for us, and also for carriers, but the more big loss is for consumers, because consumers don’t have the best choice.”.

And now I’m starting to think every tech keynote should be led by a mildly simmering CEO. »

GOP senator says she’ll vote to restore net neutrality rules

Authored by arstechnica.com

A Democratic effort to reinstate net neutrality rules has won support from a Republican senator and could pass in the Senate if just one more Republican breaks with the GOP.

"Senator Collins does not support the FCC's recent decision to repeal net neutrality rules, and she will support Senator Markey's legislation that would overturn the FCC's vote," a spokesperson for Collins told The Hill and other news outlets today.

But Democrats want a vote in the Senate to force Republicans to go on the record for or against net neutrality rules. »