Congressman John Lewis, considered one of the last living Civil Rights leaders and Icons, has passed away after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. What We […]
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Tiffanie Lanelle is a Managing Editor at Urban Newsroom, writer, social and criminal justice advocate, and in executive management at UnmutedCo. As a graduate of Spelman College, she's passionate about the growth and development of the black community, black women and black people.
Georgia Governor & the State of Georgia File Lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms & Atlanta City Council
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and the State of Georgia have filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council. What We […]
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been Discharged from the Hospital
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, affectionately RBG, has been released from the hospital following a possible infection. What We Know: RBG had undergone treatment for a possible […]
Zindzi Mandela, Daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, has Died at Age 59
Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of South Africa’s First Black President Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela’s, has died at age 59. What We […]
Garrett Rolfe, Ex-Officer Accused of Murdering Rayshard Brooks, Receives Bond
A bond hearing occurred today for Garret Rolfe, the former Atlanta Police Department officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks. What We Know: Fulton County […]
Three Men Indicted for Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
The three men arrested and charged for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery have been indicted on multiple counts. What We Know: The three men Gregory […]
One of Three Officers in Murder of Breonna Taylor Officially Fired
One of the three Louisville officers responsible for Breonna Taylor’s death has officially been terminated. What We Know: Brett Hankison has officially been terminated from […]
Officer Involved in Murder of Rayshard Brooks Facing 11 Charges
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard has announced charges for the officers involved in the murder of Rayshard Brooks. What We Know: New information was […]
Atlanta Police Kill Another Black Man, Rayshard Brooks, in Wendy’s Parking Lot
Update 6/13/20 6:00 PM EST: You can view a special report below from Black News Alerts and continue reading for copies of released statements and […]
Congressman John Lewis Announces he has Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Congressman and Civil Rights leader John Lewis has been diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. What We Know: Lewis, 79, was diagnosed with the illness […]