Former Vice President Joe Biden responded to a question regarding the legacy of racism and he is blaming Black parents for the racial achievement gap. […]
Author: Alldon Thompson, Staff Writer
Alldon Thompson is a Digital Intern at Black News Alerts.
Comme Des Garçons Apologizes for Having White Models in Ugly Cornrow Wigs
Comme des Garçons issued an apology after receiving backlash for incorporating horrid cornrow wigs into their menswear line. What We Know: Firstly, the Japanese label […]
Botham Jean’s Family Expanding Federal Lawsuit to include Apartment Complex where Jean was Murdered
Botham Jean’s family has planned to expand the civil lawsuit to include South Side Flats in the killing of Jean. What We Know: Firstly, Amber […]
Colorado Antique Store Selling ‘Whites Only’ Signs Sparks Outrage
Colorado antique store owner, Cheryl Dean, received backlash for selling “Whites Only” signs. What We Know: According to CNN, Nicola Shanks was browsing an antique […]
Ralph Lauren apologizes for using black fraternity symbol
Ralph Lauren issued a public apology for their use of black fraternity symbols on chino pants; the pants retailed for 299.99 euros (estimated $334 U.S. […]
Recap: Final Debate before Iowa Caucuses
Six Democratic presidential candidates battled it out on stage in Iowa during the Des Moines Register Democratic presidential debate. Here is the full recap: Joe […]
Regina King Wins Best Actress in a Drama Series at 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards
Sunday, Regina King won her first Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series; she won for her role in the hit HBO […]
Oprah Cancels Russell Simmons Accuser #MeToo Documentary
Oprah Winfrey has dropped executive producer title from her planned Russell Simmons #MeToo documentary. What We Know: According to a report from People, the documentary […]
Mom Seeks Justice After 8-Year Old Daughter Beat to Death by Father’s Girlfriend
Anntionetta Rountree is fighting for justice for her daughter’s death; the mother is calling out the father, girlfriend, and teenage daughter for torturing her child, […]
Lil Nas X shares 2 identical (and inspiring) videos of him one year apart
Lil Nas X posted two identical videos of himself, relishing his 2019 accomplishments and progress. What We Know: In recent videos posted on January 8, […]