On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled against those opposed to partisan gerrymandering. What We Know: Gerrymandering is when the party that controls the state legislature […]
Author: Kailyn Hayes, DI
Kailyn Hayes was a Digital Intern for Urban Newsroom and Black News Alerts.
Rabbi urges parishioners to bring guns to synagogue
A Massachusetts rabbi urged his congregation to bring guns to Shabbat — claiming their thoughts and prayers are not enough to save them during a […]
South Texas Law Review Appoints First Black Editor-In-Chief
Kenesha Starling, a second-year student at South Texas College of Law Houston, is the first black student to serve as Editor-In-Chief of the South Texas […]
34th Annual ASCAP Award Winners
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) celebrated its long roster of hitmakers at its 34th annual Rhythm & Soul Awards in Los […]
Texas based company creates whimsical casket for Maleah Davis
Maleah Davis’ final resting place will be a whimsical casket adorned with artwork from “My Little Pony.” What We Know: The custom design is the […]
Wendy Williams, Mahershala Ali and 50 Cent Among Celebs Receiving Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Alicia Keys and 50 Cent will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to the music industry. What We Know: The […]
Massive Fire at Philadelphia Oil Refinery
A large fire and a series of explosions shook up a South Philadelphia refinery complex, the largest on the East Coast, Friday morning. What We […]
More than 100 cops in St. Louis and Philly under investigation for offensive social media
More than 100 police officers in St. Louis and Philadelphia have been placed on administrative duty or an “exclusion list” while they are investigated for […]
Bella Thorne’s Gen Z Feelings Clash With Whoopi’s Words
Bella Thorne posted a series of tearful videos Tuesday after Whoopi Goldberg criticized her for taking intimate photos of herself. What We Know: Thorne shared […]
AOC Under Fire for Controversial Comments of ‘Concentration Camps’ Statement
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is in hot water for referring to the detention of immigrants at the border as “concentration camps.” What We Know: The term […]