A statue of former US President Barack Obama holding his daughter Sasha’s hand has been created as a part of Rapid City, South Dakota’s “City […]
Author: Madelyn Gee, DI
Madelyn Gee was a Digital Intern with Black News Alerts
The Protests Behind The Frenzy Of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day started Monday and continued on into Tuesday — including the protests against the company’s conditions for workers. What We Know: The workers […]
Trump Administration Aiming To Limit Asylum Claims
President Donald Trump is working to stop the flow of Central American migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. What We Know: The majority of asylum seekers […]
Interfaith Clergy Gather To Bless Austin Abortion Clinic
About a dozen Christian, Jewish and clergy from other religions gathered to bless Whole Woman’s Health of Austin, its workers and its patients. What We […]
“Slave Play” Moving To Broadway
The Off-Broadway hit “Slave Play” is moving to Broadway this fall, with preview performances starting September 10. What We Know: The play explores the themes […]
J.P. Morgan Cargo Ship Seized By US With 20 Tons Of Cocaine
The “MSC Gayane”, owned by J.P. Morgan Asset Management and chartered to Mediterranean Shipping Company, was discovered with the illegal shipment in Philadelphia on June […]
New York City to Install More Than 2,000 Traffic Cameras By 2021
This is all part of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Vision Zero” program to reduce pedestrian deaths. What We Know: “Vision Zero”, a […]
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith Launching New Multimedia Company Westbrook Inc.
Hollywood superstars Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are launching a new company to produce old and new content from the Smiths. What We Know: This […]
How To Get Away With Murder To End After Sixth Season
The hit ABC show How To Get Away With Murder is set to end after its upcoming sixth season. What We Know: The news was […]
BET Appoints Devin Griffin to Lead Upcoming Streaming Service
BET announced the hire of the former Netflix executive this week. What We Know: As the new general manager of BET+, Griffin “will oversee business […]