Protests began months ago after proposed amendments to Hong Kong’s Extradition Law surfaced. The amendment would allow a person arrested in Hong Kong to face […]
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New York State’s Marijuana Decriminalization Law Goes into Effect
Marijuana is now officially decriminalized in New York State, effective Wednesday, August 28, 2019. What We Know: The state has long tried to pass laws […]
Popeyes Sandwich Sold Out Nationwide
Popeyes has announced they are sold out of the popular new chicken sandwich. What We Know: It’s only been a little over two weeks, August […]
Mountain Lion Attacks 8-Year-Old Boy In Colorado
An 8-year-old boy’s summer day in the backyard turned into a horrific incident in Bailey, Colorado as a mountain lion unexpectedly attacked him. What We […]
South Africa Bans Old Apartheid Flag that Symbolized “Hate Speech, Racial Discrimination”
As of August 21, 2019, South Africa’s Equality Court ruled it to be a crime to fly an apartheid-era flag in their nation. What We […]
Judgement Rules Johnson & Johnson Holds Some Responsibility in Oklahoma Opioid Crisis
On Monday, Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to the state of Oklahoma for their role in […]
CDC Sounds Alarm After Potentially Lethal Drug-Resistant Salmonella Sickens More than 250 People
A lethal strain of salmonella has sickened 255 people and killed two people between 2018-2019. What We Know: There is a lethal strain of Salmonella […]
Charlotte mayor and lawmakers receive same threatening, racist letter
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Councilman Braxton Winston, Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera and many others received threatening letters at their offices. What We Know: All of the […]
New Running Club Is Taking Over The Streets Of Detroit
A new club is taking Detroit by storm in an effort to connect African American runners and improve cardiovascular health. What We Know: Joe Robinson […]
Dave Chappelle Will Host Free Block Party In Dayton In Honor Of Shooting Victims.
The purpose of this event is to reclaim the community’s favorite spot to hang out with family and friends. What We Know: According to the […]