A Whataburger in Texas fired a Black employee after a white customer complained about her wearing a Black Lives Matter face mask. What We Know: […]
Author: Kenne Lewis
Kenne Lewis is a Digital Intern at Black News Alerts from Detroit, MI but currently residing in Atlanta, GA. She has B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in New Media Journalism.
Australian Newspaper Under Fire for Racist Kamala Harris Cartoon
A cartoon published by a national Australian newspaper of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris has been called out as […]
Lake Fire Explodes to 10,500 Acres in Lake Hughes Area of Angeles National Forest; Mandatory Evacuations Issued
A brush fire north of Los Angeles has scorched more than 10,500 acres of land forcing 100 residences to evacuate. What We Know: There were […]
Man Beaten, Robbed of his Six-Figure Life Savings Outside Huntington Park Chase Bank
A man was beaten and robbed of $200,000 at a Huntington Park Bank parking lot in California last week. Police are currently looking for the […]
Video Shows Prison Inmate Saying ‘I Can’t Breathe’ as Officers Restrain Him Before He Dies
Five North Carolina detention officers are seen on camera restraining an inmate in a cell who is saying, “I can’t breathe” before dying two days […]
Residents Who Host Large Parties Can Have Utilities Shut Off, LA Mayor Says
Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Mayor, says anyone who hosts large parties will be have their utilities shut off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What We […]
Deputies Accused of Being in Secret Societies Cost L.A. County Taxpayers $55 Million
The Los Angeles Time Show obtained records showing that Los Angeles County has paid out about $55 million in settlements indicating sheriff’s deputies belong to […]
Aurora Police Detain Black Family, Including Children, in Botched Investigation
Aurora police handcuffed a Black mother and three of her children after mistaking their SUV for a stolen motorcycle reportedly from another state. What We […]
Kevin Hart Defends Ellen Degeneres Against Workplace Allegations
Kevin Hart defends Ellen Degeneres after allegations have surfaced of her workplace culture. What We Know: Degeneres, 62 is the host of “The Ellen Degeneres […]
Danielle Brooks to Star in ‘The Mahalia Jackson Story’ on Lifetime
Orange is the New Black star Danielle Brooks will star in The Mahalia Jackson Story on Lifetime alongside Robin Roberts and Kenny Leon. What We […]