A salon in Ohio offers classes for fathers to better understand their daughters’ hair. What We Know: On June 15, Natruelly Me is opening its […]
Author: Niyah Heaggans, DI
Niyah Heaggans was a Digital Intern at Black News Alerts.
A child with non verbal autism sings ‘Old Town Road’
‘Old Town Road’ by Lil Nas X, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus inspired a child with non verbal autism to sing. I tell you what […]
Linda Fairstein, Central Park Five Prosecutor, Criticizes ‘When They See us’ in Op-Ed
The former Central Park Five prosecutor, Linda Fairstein, wrote an Op-ed claiming ‘When They See Us’ is false and overdramatized. What We Know: On June […]
Author sues her publisher after she was dropped for racist comments
Natasha Tynes sues her publisher after she lost her book deal for tweeting a picture of a black train worker eating on the train. What […]
Janina Simmons, first Black woman to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School
Janina Simmons makes her mark on black history as she becomes the first black female soldier to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School. What We […]
Spike Lee encourages Hollywood studios to leave Georgia
Spike Lee insist that all Hollywood production companies leave Georgia over “heartbeat” bill. What We Know: In May, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a “heartbeat” […]
Valedictorian’s speech cut off for mention Trayvon Martin and Tamir Rice
A high school valedictorian’s mic was cut off as she began listing the names of black teens killed by police at the end of her […]
Idris Elba and Wife Sabrina land Vogue cover shoot
Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina grace the cover of British Vogue with their wedding photos. What We Know: In April, women all over the […]
Apollo Nida released from prison, moves to halfway house
Apollo Nida has been released from prison and will finish the remainder of his sentence at a halfway house. What We Know: Apollo Nida is […]
Marlon Wayans defends his daughter against trolls on Instagram
Marlon Wayans defends his daughter on Instagram against homophobic internet trolls. What We Know: June 1st kicked off Pride, a month where the LGBTQ community […]