Some employees for the city of Atlanta will no longer be required to perform pre-employment drug tests. What We Know: On Friday, Mayor Keisha Lance […]
Author: Estefania De La Torre
HBCU Alumna, Roz Brewer, Named Next Walgreens CEO, Becoming The First Black Woman to Lead The Fortune 500 Company
As the next chief executive of Walgreens, Rosalind “Roz” Brewer is set to become the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company. What We […]
U.S. is in a ‘Race Against Time’ with New Coronavirus Variants, Scientists Warn
Scientists warn of rapidly spreading mutations of COVID-19 that may prompt a spike in cases across the U.S. What We Know: So far, there have […]
Facebook will Stop Recommending Political Groups Permanently
On Wednesday, Facebook announced that their algorithm would no longer suggest users join civic or political groups. What We Know: According to NBC News, the permanent […]
Detroit to Dismiss Most Misdemeanor Citations Given During BLM Protests
Peaceful protestors can rejoice after Detroit officials dismiss citations issued during Black Lives Matter Protests. What We Know: On Tuesday, the Detroit Corporation Counsel, Lawrence Garcia, announced that […]
Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage Bill
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill to increase the minimum wage by 2025. What We Know: On Tuesday, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, alongside […]
NBA Reporter Sekou Smith Dead at 48 From COVID-19 Complications
NBA Reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith has lost his battle with COVID-19. What We Know: According to ESPN, Smith was born and raised in […]
Indianapolis Police Arrest Juvenile Suspect in Mass Murder
Indianapolis Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a mass shooting that left 5 people and one unborn child dead. What We Know: The […]
Arizona Law Enforcement Agents are Searching for Two Escaped Inmates Facing Dozens of Years in Prison
A manhunt is underway after two inmates from an Arizona prison escaped. What We Know: On Saturday night, John Charpiot, 49, and David Harmon, 61, […]
Threatening Email Sent to 5,000 Parents, Students through Massachusetts School’s Account
Massachusetts Police are investigating after two threatening emails were sent from Gardner Public School’s email account. What We Know: According to NBC News, an email […]