Three Somali women have filed a suit against the company Amazon on the basis of discrimination. What We Know: According to the New York Times, […]
Author: Madelyn Gee, DI
Madelyn Gee was a Digital Intern with Black News Alerts
Westboro Church protests historically black colleges over LGBTQ+ issues
The controversial Westboro Church protested at Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University Sunday. What We Know: Based in Topeka, Kansas, Westboro Church was […]
Uber Introduces New ‘Quiet Mode’ for Riders Who Don’t Want to Talk to Their Drivers
“Quiet Mode” is one of the new features offered to Uber Black riders announced Wednesday. What We Know: Included with luggage assistance and extended wait […]
Oprah Donates $500,000 to Newark High School Program
Talk show legend Oprah Winfrey made the announcement last Friday at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. What We Know: The principal of […]
Trey Songz Introduces His Son, Noah
Singer Trey Songz announced the birth of his son, Noah, Thursday night. What We Know: Songz – whose real name is Tremaine Neverson – made […]
Alabama State Senate Officially Passes Near-Total Anti-Abortion Law
The Alabama State Senate passed the bill on Tuesday night. What We Know: The bill was passed with a 25 to 6 vote. It is […]
Tomi Lahren Attacks Jay-Z
Controversial TV persona Tomi Lahren recently responded to rapper Jay-Z’s comments on President Donald Trump. What We Know: On the new David Letterman Netflix show, […]
City Girls’ JT Denied Early Prison Release
The rapper JT, half of the popular female rap duo the “City Girls” was denied an early prison release for her felony fraud charges. What […]
Texas Officer Shoots and Kills Neighborhood Woman
The fatal shooting of Pamela Turner occurred in Baytown, Texas Monday night. What We Know: A woman identified as Pamela Turner, 44, was shot and […]
Elizabeth Warren Releases Another Plan: Fight the Opioid Crisis
The Democratic Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren revealed her plan to stop the opioid crisis at rallies in West Virginia and Ohio starting last Wednesday. What […]