Chris Darden, the lawyer who was supposed to defend the alleged killer of Nipsey Hussle, filed a motion to withdraw defense. What We Know: Darden […]
Author: Kailyn Hayes, DI
Kailyn Hayes was a Digital Intern for Urban Newsroom and Black News Alerts.
Toronto Raptors Win Game 7 with Kawhi’s Winning Shot
Kawhi Leonard, forward for the Toronto Raptors, hit one of the most dramatic buzzer-beaters on Sunday. What We Know: Leonard has been an integral player […]
Chicago Cubs Fan Banned for Flashing ‘White Power’ Symbol Behind Black Reporter
The Chicago Cubs banned a fan who flashed the ‘white power’ symbol on air, behind a black reporter. What We Know: NBC Sports Chicago reporter […]
Mnuchin rejects Democrats’ Demand for Trump’s Tax Returns
Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury secretary, rejected Democrats’ request for President Trump’s tax returns on Monday. What We Know: Representative Richard E. Neal, Democrat of Massachusetts […]
Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang says his Kids will Drink Flint Tap Water
Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang says his kids will drink the Flint, Mich. tap water. What We Know: In an exclusive interview with The Root, Yang […]
Radio Conservative Attacks Botham Jean’s Mother
A conservative radio personality verbally attacked the mother of Botham Jean, the 26-year-old who was murdered in his apartment by police officer, Amber Guyger. What […]
Uber and Lyft Drivers Strike Back
Drivers for Uber and Lyft went on strike Wednesday for better pay. What We Know: Drivers in 10 cities across the country for Uber, Lyft, […]
Trump Tax Figures Show Over $1 Billion in Losses
President Trump’s tax figures show over $1 billion in business losses, according to a report by The New York Times. What We Know: The tax […]
Facebook Bans Minister Louis Farrakhan, and other high-profile figures
Facebook banned Nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan, along with other high-profile figures on Thursday for allegedly promoting violence. What We Know: Farrakhan was not […]
Baltimore Brothers set Free after 24 years in Prison for Wrongful Murder Conviction
Two brothers from Baltimore were released on Friday after spending 24 years in prison for a wrongful murder conviction. What We Know: Kenneth “JR” McPherson […]