The preliminary Harriet Tubman $20 bill design has been released. What We Know: The $20 bill was supposed to be released in 2020 but Steven […]
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders is Headed out of the White House
Trump has just announced the coming departure of Sarah Huckabee Sanders. What We Know: The daughter of Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is said to […]
Rihanna is the World’s Richest Female Musician
With A $600 Million Fortune, Rihanna Is The World’s Richest Female Musician. What We Know: According to Forbes, musician, fashion designer and beauty mogul Rihanna […]
At Least 7 Injured in Colorado Shooting, Suspects in Custody
Update 5/8/19: One student has died from the shooting just days away from graduation. Eight other students confirmed injured but survived the shooting. Two suspects […]
Texas Bill would BAN Food Stamp use on Soda, Candy and other ‘Junk Food’
A new bill in Texas would ban food stamp recipients from using their benefits to buy soda, candy and other junk foods. What We Know: […]
Houston High School Enforces Parent Dress Code, Bans Satin Bonnets
James Madison High School located in the Hiram Clarke area of Houston announced a new dress policy for parents and guests beginning this month. What […]
Church pays $120K to bail out first-time offenders
An Atlanta church made sure some people who were in jail could spend Easter with their families. What We Know: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church […]
Morehouse College to admit transgender men in 2020
Morehouse College, the uniquely black, male alma mater of Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson, announced Saturday that it will begin […]
Wendy Williams files for divorce against husband
Wendy Williams finally served Kevin Hunter with divorce papers on Thursday. What We Know: According to our sources, Wendy served Kevin by disguising the divorce […]
Florida Republicans move to limit felon voting rights despite amendment
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the measure, which would place conditions on the re-enfranchisement of millions, a “poll tax.” What We Know: Florida legislators advanced a […]