A police investigation is underway after a local CVS drugstore in Queens, New York was trashed during a rampage involving students who planned to meet […]
Author: Jessica D. Bullock, DI
Jessica D. Bullock is a Digital Intern at Black News Alerts.
Issa Rae Invests in Black Women-Led Tech Startup
Described as a streaming media data startup, Issa Rae has acquired stake in Streamlytics. What We Know: Coined for her red-carpet response “I’m rooting for […]
British Travel Operator Thomas Cook Declares Bankruptcy
On September 23, 2019, the world’s oldest holiday travel company and British tour operator, Thomas Cook, declared bankruptcy, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded […]
Largest Nonprofit Hospital System in Memphis Frees Thousands of Patients From Debt
Methodist Le Bonheur, a nonprofit healthcare system in Memphis, Tennessee received major flak due to their almost aggressive debt collection process regarding unpaid medical balances. […]
Former St. Paul Teacher Settles Lawsuit for $525,000
Aaron Benner, a black educator, has accused the district of failing black students by not holding them accountable for disruptive behavior. What We Know: Back […]
‘When They See Us’ Actor Jharrel Jerome Wins First Emmy
Jharrel Jerome immersed himself in the duty of portraying Korey Wise-the eldest of the Central Park 5. From the speech to the mannerisms, he gave […]
Dorian Hunter Becomes First Black Woman To Win ‘MasterChef’
Though it may not have been a surprise to some on social media, the cat is out of the bag. Dorian Hunter (45), originally from […]
‘House Party’ Remake In The Works
The film series “House Party” was one for the culture, the first part made its’ debut March 9, 1990, with a cast full of talented […]
A History of Slowing Integration Revealed At the ‘University of Texas’
Archived documents show that the University of Texas used tactics such as standardized testing to slow down the integration of African-American students during and after […]
UAW Strike Continues, Thousands Of Employees Off Of The Job
The United Auto Workers Strike continues and is targeted towards General Motors. Workers who are participating in the strike are setting out to end the […]