Update 7/23/19: The student who posted the now viral social media video below, now identified as Michael Key, has announced plans for a lawsuit against […]
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Protests in NY for Eric Garner Calling For Justice
Hundreds marched in the “We Are Eric Garner” rally in New York on Wednesday, the five-year anniversary of his death. What We Know: This was […]
American Medical Association gets First Black Female President
Dr. Patrice Harris, a psychiatrist from Atlanta, is the first black female president of the Chicago-based American Medical Association. What We Know: With the American […]
Chanel Hires First Head of Diversity & Inclusion…with no Diversity or Inclusion
Good news! Chanel announced its Head of Diversity of Inclusion, the first position of its kind for the luxury brand. But wait, it’s not a […]
CBS Warns That Direct, At&T U-Verse Could Lose It’s Programming
CBS is warning viewers that negotiations with Dallas-based AT&T could lead to a blackout of its television channels. What We Know: On Saturday, CBS announced […]
Extreme Heat Sweeping US as Globe Warms says Studies
Communities around the country are bracing for an extreme heatwave expected to last through the weekend. What We Know: This week, several cities in the […]
South Dakota City Erects Barack Obama Statue
A statue of former US President Barack Obama holding his daughter Sasha’s hand has been created as a part of Rapid City, South Dakota’s “City […]
The Protests Behind The Frenzy Of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day started Monday and continued on into Tuesday — including the protests against the company’s conditions for workers. What We Know: The workers […]
Woman lived with dead mother’s body for 3 years
Police arrested a Texas woman after finding the body of her mother decomposing in a bedroom. What We Know: The remains, found during a child […]
Naked White Man assaults police, peacefully arrested
Matthew Sloan spat on and punched Metro Nashville police officers and was peacefully arrested. What We Know: Officers were called to Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, […]