Cori Gauff makes her mark after defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon on Monday. What We Know: At just 15, Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff became the youngest […]
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New York Begins Enforcement of Styrofoam Ban
As of July 1st, New York will be enforcing its ban on styrofoam. What We Know: Although the ban was officially enforced today, businesses were […]
Lizzo accuses ‘bigot’ security guard of attacking her team at Summerfest
Singer Lizzo says she will file a complaint on a racist security guard at Summerfest in Milwaukee. What We Know: Lizzo was performing on Thursday […]
California becomes first state to ban natural hair discrimination
After years of being called “unprofessional,” black students and employees are now free to wear their natural hair however they please after a bill passed […]
Wayfair employees stage walkout after learning company’s border involvement
Wayfair employees held a walk out after finding out the company was selling furniture to the border detention center. What We Know: On Wednesday, Wayfair […]
Community support goes to homeless man shamed on Facebook
A community wraps their arms around a homeless man after a Facebook post shows him sleeping in a McDonald’s. What We Know: Simon Childs, 21, […]
Iran declares ‘permanent closure’ of diplomacy after US sanctions
President Trump levies fresh sanctions with Iran resulting in ‘permanent closure’ of diplomacy between the two countries. What We Know: On Monday, Trump announced new […]
Sisters Cheesecake Business Started During Gov’t Shutdown Land Walmart Deal
A small cheesecake business blows up as two sisters land a deal with Walmart. What We Know: During the government shutdown, Nikki Howard and Jaqui […]
BET Awards recap; winners and losers
Yesterday was the 2019 BET Awards. What We Know: The show was hosted by actress, Regina Hall. In regards to the nights’ winners, Childish Gambino […]
Delta airlines helps group of stranded fifth graders after canceled flight
Two Delta airline agents saved a field trip for 41 fifth graders after their flight was canceled. What We Know: 41 fifth graders and their […]