The Madison Police Department is investigating an incident where Althea Bernstein, a bi-racial woman, was burned with lighter fluid by a group of white men. […]
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.
An Oregon County Drops Mask Exemption for People of Color After Racist Response
Oregon County officials received racist backlash after issuing a mask mandate exemption for people of color which has since been removed. What We Know: Oregon […]
Colorado Governor’s Office Looks into Death of a 23-Year-Old Black Man Who Died in Police Custody
Colorado governor’s office is investigating the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who died in police custody in 2019. What We Know: McClain […]
High School Student Writes Letter Explaining Why She Won’t Wear Her School Name On Her Jersey
Incoming high school sophomore at Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, Trude Lamb, will no longer wear the name of her school across […]
16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Restrained By Staff at a Residential Treatment Facility
Cornelius Fredericks, a 16-year-old Michigan boy died from a cardiac arrest after being restrained by several staff members at a residential treatment facility. What We […]
Lions Owner Martha Ford Steps Down, Daughter Will Succeed
Martha Ford, owner of the Detroit Lions announced Tuesday she will be stepping down as owner and will be succeeded by her daughter, Sheila Ford […]
California Professor Placed on Administrative Leave After Asking Student to ‘Anglicize’ Name
A California college professor was placed on administrative leave after asking his student twice to anglicize her name because it sounded offensive. What We Know: […]
Rayshard Brooks’ Funeral Service to be Held at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Rayshard Brooks, a Black man who was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer, will have a funeral service at Ebenezer Baptist Church where […]
Minnesota Jail Accused of Bias For Only Allowing White Officers to Guard Derek Chauvin
Eight correctional officers of color filed a discrimination lawsuit against a Minnesota jail where Derek Chauvin, the officer charged in the death of George Floyd […]
NYC Enters Phase II of Reopening
New York City was given the go ahead to enter Phase II of reopening on Monday as directed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo after Friday’s daily […]