On December 1, 2019, Chief Deputy Melody Maddox will assume the position as sheriff, making history as the first female to hold this position in […]
Author: Jessica D. Bullock, DI
Jessica D. Bullock is a Digital Intern at Black News Alerts.
Jamie Foxx Makes History As The First Black Lead In A Pixar Movie
Pixar released the trailer for its new project, Soul, the company’s first film to have a black lead actor. The actor happens to be the […]
Benjamin Crump Files Lawsuit Against Waffle House
Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump announced a lawsuit against Waffle House Corp. on behalf of Chikesia Clemons. What We Know: Benjamin Crump made the announcement […]
Clark Atlanta University Student Proposes “Safe House” Program
After the tragic loss of 21-year-old Alexis Crawford, a Clark Atlanta University student is calling for action. What We Know: Angelo Hopson, a senior at […]
OJ Simpson Sues The Cosmopolitan Hotel For Defamation
OJ Simpson is suing a hotel casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for defamation in regards to being banned. What We Know: Simpson was banned from […]
Octavia Spencer To Be Honored With Producers Guild Visionary Award
According to the Producers Guild of America, Oscar-award-winning actress, Octavia Spencer will receive the Guild’s Visionary Award. What We Know: The Guild’s Visionary Award is […]
President Jimmy Carter In Recovery After Hospitalized For Surgery
Former President Jimmy Carter is in recovery after he underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. What We Know: According to the NY Times, […]
Judge Mathis Donates 50,000 Bottles Of Clean Water To Flint Students
Judge Greg Mathis made a generous donation of 50,000 bottles of water to Flint, Michigan students. What We Know: According to Flint station WEYI, Mathis, […]
California BART Riders Stage “Eat In” Following Viral Video
BART riders hold a lunchtime “eat in” protest as a response to the viral video of a black male being stopped and cited by police […]
Rochelle Bilal Is The First Woman To Be Elected Sheriff In Philly
Former police officer Rochelle Bilal has won her run for sheriff in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making her the first female sheriff elected. She ran unopposed. What […]