More than 200 gym-goers are being told to quarantine after a Planet Fitness client tested positive for the coronavirus, according to CNN. What We Know: […]
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Mississippi to Remove Confederate Emblem from State Flag
The Mississippi state legislature voted Sunday to remove the Confederate battle emblem from its state flag, ABC News reports. What We Know: In early June, […]
Primary Election Results from Kentucky, North Carolina and New York
Tuesday’s primary elections saw the victory of a beloved progressive, the defeat of a Trump supported GOP candidate, and a “to close to call” result […]
Protesters Attempt to Bring Down Andrew Jackson Statue Near White House
Protesters in Lafayette Square Park, just one block from the White House, sought to bring down the park’s statue of former President Andrew Jackson Monday, […]
Charles Booker Picks up Steam in Kentucky Democratic Senate Primary
Charles Booker, an unapologetic progressive running for the Democratic senate nomination in Kentucky, has garnered more support as the country confronts long-standing racial issues. In […]
Nearly Half of U.S. Sees Rise in COVID-19 Cases
After reopening plans have been instituted around the country, nearly half of U.S. states are reporting a rise in positive coronavirus cases. Young Americans have […]
Uncle Ben’s and Mrs. Butterworth’s to Phase out Racial Stereotypes in Logos
Mars, Incorporated and Conagra Brands, the companies who produce Uncle Ben’s rice and Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup, respectively, have announced their efforts to rebrand their logo’s […]
Biden to Accept Democratic Nomination in Milwaukee
Joe Biden, the soon-to-be official Presidential nominee of the Democratic Party, announced that he will be accepting the nomination in Milwaukee as concerns regarding COVID-19 […]
Senate GOP Proposes “Justice Act” on Policing Changes
GOP Senator’s unveiled their 106-page bill Wednesday in response to public outcry and protest following the killing of George Floyd. The plan comes a week […]
Black Americans Statistically More Likely to Know a COVID-19 Victim
African Americans are disproportionately more likely to say a family member or close friend has died from the coronavirus or respiratory illness since March, the […]