Comedian Dave Chapelle will receive the Kennedy Center’s 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. What We Know: The renowned jokester will join the ranks […]
Author: Ariyanna Smith, DI
Digital News Intern, UnmutedCo.
Black News Alerts
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.A. Communication Studies/Journalism 2021
Lawsuit Against Mississippi School Claims Salutatorian Spot Stolen from Black Student
Olecia James filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi Cleveland School District after a white student with a lower GPA was recognized as salutatorian of her […]
Game of Thrones has a Scene Goof and Black Twitter swept in per usual
The latest episode of Game of Thrones was filled with the usual: blood, scheming, and dragons… and a side of Starbucks. What We Know: The […]
Hoschton, Georgia Mayor Under Fire for Racist Remarks
Mayor Theresa Kenerly is facing backlash after her racist remarks were exposed. What We Know: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Mayor Theresa Kenerly excluded an […]
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a healthy Baby Boy
Update 5/8/19: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have given the first glimpse of the new addition this morning. The new royal’s name was also […]
Drake Breaks Taylor Swift’s Record at Billboard Music Awards
Drake dominated the 2019 Billboard Music Awards What We Know: Last night, Drake added 12 more Billboard Music Awards to his collection, bringing him to […]
Almost all Abortions Outlawed by Alabama House
Another restrictive abortion bill has been introduced – this time in Alabama. What We Know: The Alabama House passed a bill that makes performing an […]
Bobby Brown slams Chris Rock for sick Whitney Houston joke
Comedian Chris Rock is facing backlash after making an offensive joke about the late Whitney Houston. What We Know: Chris Rock posted a meme on […]
Joe Biden is Running for President
Former Vice President Joe Biden has announced his 2020 presidential bid. What We Know: In a video released on Thursday, Joe Biden announced his run […]
Body Camera not Activated before Officer Fatally Shot Atlanta Activist
Atlanta police officer who fatally shot community activist, Oscar Cain Jr., did not have his body camera turned on. What We Know: Cain was fatally […]