After Republicans in the North Carolina state government re-illustrated the maps for legislative districts in 2017, it was announced on September 3rd that North Carolina […]
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Disney Donates Over $1 Million Dollars to the Bahamas for Dorian Aftermath Aid
On September 4th, The Walt Disney Company announced that they will be donating over $1 million to Bahamian residents due to the horrific aftermath of […]
Nate Parker Apologizes for Being ‘Tone-Deaf’ About College Assault Scandal
Director/actor Nate Parker has apologized for being ‘tone-deaf’ about his college assault scandal. What We Know: Three years ago, Parker was preparing for his first […]
Wedding Venue in Mississippi Refuses to Rent to Engaged Interracial Couple
A wedding venue in Mississippi has refused to rent to an engaged, interracial couple. What We Know: The couple had been making wedding preparations with […]
TSA Reverses Ban on Star Wars Bomb Themed Bottles
TSA has reversed its ban on the Star Wars bomb themed bottles. About a week ago, a random traveler tweeted to @AskTSA stating, “I know […]
Marriott Hotels Plans to Reduce its Environmental Impact by Starting with their Toiletries
Marriott Hotels have plans to reduce its environmental impact. What We Know: Beginning with their toiletries, Marriott International announced yesterday that they will replace the […]
Tim Scott Says Democrats Are ‘Duping’ Black Voters
Sen. Tim Scott says that Democratic candidates of 2020 are trying to ‘dupe’ black voters with racism. What We Know: In an interview with Fox […]
Barack Obama’s High School Jersey Sells for $120K at Auction
In 1979, our forever President Barack Obama was hitting all the shots at Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii. Now, in 2019, there is news that […]
Megan Thee Stallion Returns to Classes at Texas Southern University
Summer 2019 was officially coined #HotGirlSummer by Houston, TX native and rapper, Megan Thee Stallion. With school starting back this month, Megan surprised everyone by […]
New Weight Watcher’s App Draws Backlash
Over seventy-eight thousand people have reportedly signed a petition, recalling the new Weight Watcher’s app. What We Know: Kurbo is an app invented by Weight […]