Dante Austin, 27, apparently died of suicide at his desk inside the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office last Friday morning. What We Know: It appears to authorities […]
Author: Madelyn Gee, DI
Madelyn Gee was a Digital Intern with Black News Alerts
Mike Pence Supports Pride Flag Ban At US Embassies
Vice-President Mike Pence has defended the Trump administration’s decision to ban the rainbow pride flag from flying at US embassies. What We Know: In an interview […]
Tyler Perry Loses $100k Bid for Nipsey Hussle Portrait At Gala
Actor Tyler Perry lost the bid at Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson’s annual “Wearable Gala” Saturday. What We Know: Held at the WACO Theater in […]
Legendary New Orleans Chef Leah Chase Passes Away
Owner of the iconic Dooky Chase’s in New Orleans, Creole chef Leah Chase passed away Saturday at 96. What We Know: Known by many as […]
Drake “In His Feelings” During NBA Finals Game 1
Rap titan Drake was the star of the court during Thursday’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals. What We Know: The superfan and “global ambassador” […]
Cast of Nickelodeon’s “All That” Reboot Announced
The new cast of the classic Nickelodeon show “All That” was announced Monday. What We Know: The cast includes Reece Caddell, Chinguun Sergelen, Gabrielle Green, […]
Potential Georgia Abortion Law Not Supported By Disney
Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that it would be “very difficult” to film in Georgia if the state approves the new abortion bill in a […]
Former Boy Scouts Open Up About Sexual Abuse
Recently more than 200 individuals have stepped into the spotlight these past few weeks to talk about allegations of sexual assault while participating in Boy […]
University of Alabama’s First Black Student Receives Honorary Doctorate
Autherine Lucy Foster, The University of Alabama’s first black student, received the honor May 2. What We Know: Foster was admitted into UofA in 1956 […]
Atlanta sergeant fired after punching, using taser on woman
Atlanta Police Sergeant James Hines has been fired after using a taser and punching Maggie Thomas in front of her daughter. What We Know: Hines […]