New York City now recognizes LGBTQ-owned companies as minority-owned businesses, making them eligible for city contracts to expand their businesses. What We Know: On Tuesday, […]
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College Board Drops SAT’s Optional Essay and Subject Tests to Reduce Demands
College Board will be permanently dropping the optional essay and subject tests after the summer. This is to reduce the demands of students affected by […]
Texas Man Who Stormed Capitol Accused of Threat To Shoot Children If They Turned Him In
A man part of the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested and accused of threatening to shoot children if turned in. What We […]
Washington Taps Starbucks for Help with Covid Vaccine Rollout
In an effort to boost the pace of administering COVID-19 vaccinations in Washington, Starbucks will be stepping in to increase state-wide distribution. What We Know: […]
Biden To Propose 8-Year Citizenship Path For Immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to roll out a plan specifically for Immigrants living in the United States starting on day one of his administration. What […]
Anonymous Donor Gives $40 Million to NAACP to Fund Education of 50 New Civil Rights Lawyers
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund just announced a new scholarship program created with the help of a single anonymous donor. What We Know: […]
Andrew Yang Announces Candidacy for NYC Mayor
Recent Presidential Candidate, Andrew Yang, announced Wednesday night on Twitter that he would be running for New York City Mayor this November. What We Know: […]
Manhattan’s Vessel Closes Indefinitely Due to String of Suicides
Administrators of a towering New York City tourist attraction closed the structure until further notice this week following various suicides at the site. What We […]
Prosecutors Seek to Modify Kyle Rittenhouse’s Bond Agreement
Kenosha County prosecutors have requested to modify Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond after he was spotted at a bar last week. What We Know: Just hours after […]