Snapchat removed their Juneteenth filter after users criticized it and called it “tone-deaf”. What We Know: Juneteenth is an annual celebration for the ending of […]
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Destiny Derry is a Digital Intern at Unmutedco. I have a passion for storytelling and getting to the truth. I graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Information..Go Vols! I am an advocate for the Code of Ethics and diversity in the world of media. My motto is to live life to the fullest, dream boldly, and create daily.
President Donald Trump Supports Colin Kaepernick Returning to the NFL
Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that Colin Kaepernick should be given an opportunity to return to the NFL if he still knows how to play. […]
After 88 Years of Business, Bloch Ballet Brand is Adding Darker Shades of Pointe Shoes
After a petition to produce ballet pointe shoes in darker shades for black-African American dancers went viral, Bloch announced Tuesday that they will be adding […]
‘No Criminality’ Found After Three Cops Sickened at Shake Shack
Monday night, three cops were hospitalized after they reportedly drank milkshakes with an “unknown substance” inside their Shake Shack milkshakes in Manhattan. What We Know: […]
Several MLB Players and Staff Test Positive for Covid-19
On Monday, Major League Baseball released to its players that several players and coaches have tested positive for Covid-19. What We Know: At the moment, […]
COVID-19 Second Wave is in the Midst as China Reports Having the Highest Daily Number of Cases in Two Months
Beijing, China’s capital city, has locked down 10 or more residential communities because they reported to have had 36 new infections in a single day. […]
Starbucks Bans Employees from Wearing Anything that Supports Black Lives Matter
Last week, Starbucks sent out a message to its managers warning them not to wear clothing, accessories, stickers, or anything in support of the Black […]
Three Months After Breonna Taylor’s Killing Louisville Has Banned “No-Knock” Raids
Resulting from the killing of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor, it is now illegal in Louisville to conduct “no-knock” raids as of Thursday, June 11th. What We […]
Walmart Repeals Policy of Locking Up Black Beauty Products
On Wednesday, Walmart announced that they are doing away with black hair care products under lock and key for about a dozen of its 4,700 […]
EMT Suspended for Supporting Protestors While in Uniform
24-year-old EMT Taylor Valera used her ambulance radio to broadcast against police brutality during a protest in downtown Brooklyn, New York. What We Know: Valera […]