Raul Castro came out of retirement to attend the Communist Party of Cuba’s Politburo meeting on Sunday when Cubans began protesting the 62-year communist regime. […]
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Cubans Take to the Streets to Protest Against the Government
Across Cuba, citizens participated in the largest demonstration against the communist government in years. What We Know: Despite the possibility of incarceration or execution for […]
Three England Soccer Players Face Racist Abuse Online Following European Championship Loss
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka faced racist comments on their social media posts following England’s loss to Italy in the European Championship Final. […]
Barack Obama Releases His 2021 Playlist
Former President Obama unveiled his 2021 summer playlist on Saturday, which includes artists like Jay-Z, Rihanna, Jazmine Sullivan and a host of collabs with rapper […]
Toyota Will No Longer Donate to Republicans Who Contested 2020 Election Following Controversy
Following a backlash on social media, Toyota announced on Thursday that they will no longer be making donations to members of Congress who contested the […]
Man Arrested for the Killing of Pro Golfer Gene Siller and 2 others
Man arrested and charged with the senseless killing of pro golfer Gene Siller and two others. What We Know: Last Saturday, Siller was at the […]
Lil Baby Arrested in Paris on Drug Charge, NBA Player James Harden Released
Hip-Hop rapper Lil Baby was arrested, and NBA player James Harden was questioned in Paris for allegedly transporting drugs. What We Know: Lil Baby, whose […]
Charlottesville Removes Robert E. Lee Statue That Sparked A Deadly Rally, Along with Two Others
People of color and allies in Charlottesville, Virginia, cheered as crew workers removed the Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. “Stonewell” Jackson statues that were […]
R. Kelly’s Lawyers File for Trial Delay, Granted by Judge
R. Kelly’s lawyer Deveraux Cannick petitioned U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly in a letter for more time to prepare their defense. What We Know: Robert […]
17-year-old Killed in Road Rage Shooting in Houston
A road rage incident in Houston, TX now leaves a mother and father without their 17-year-old son. What We Know: On Tuesday, David Castro was […]