Gianna Bryant’s Orange County school retired her basketball jersey in a touching tribute. What We Know: Students and staff at Harbor Day School in Newport […]
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Ghana Teacher uses Blackboard to Teach Microsoft Word to Students without a Computer
Richard Appiah Akoto is preparing his students to face a challenging task. The students must pass a national exam that includes questions on information and […]
Nancy Pelosi Shreds Donald Trump’s State Of The Union Speech
On Tuesday’s State of the Union address, which continued Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi showed her dissatisfaction with the Senate’s decision to acquit the president. […]
Barnes & Noble ‘Blackface’ Black History Month Slammed
Major bookseller Barnes & Noble canceled a Black History Month initiative at its flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City after public backlash. What […]
Gervonta Davis Charged with Simple Battery Domestic Violence for Altercation with Ex-Girlfriend
The WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta “Tank” Davis, who was recently involved in a public assault, has turned himself into Coral Gables, Florida police on Tuesday. […]
On Trayvon Martin’s 25th Birthday, Twitter Celebrates His Life & Legacy
Today, Trayvon would have been 25, and Black Twitter is celebrating. What We Know: Twitter users are generating posts to honor Trayvon Martin, who should […]
HBO Max Will Stream Film About Russell Simmons’ Accusers After Oprah Backs Out
The documentary about women who have accused Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct, has been picked up by HBO Max after Oprah Winfrey exited the project as an executive producer […]
Michigan State Football Coach Steps Down for more Family Time
Michigan State head coach, Mark Dantonio, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his beloved job. What We Know: Dantonio, now 63, has been […]
Christian Adoption Agency Announces End To International Adoptions
A Michigan based Christian adoption agency states it will end an international adoption program that has brought thousands of foreign-born children to the United States. […]
DeAndre Arnold, High School Student Banned from Graduation, Will Walk Oscars Red Carpet with Gabrielle Union
The continuing story of a Texas teen not being able to walk at graduation over refusing to cut his dreadlocks, now receives new light. He […]