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New York Begins Enforcement of Styrofoam Ban
As of July 1st, New York will be enforcing its ban on styrofoam. What We Know: Although the ban was officially enforced today, businesses were […]
Pharrell Surprises High School Graduates With Internships
114 Harlem students will be attending college next year thanks to singer/rapper Pharrell and his “Happy” Internship. What We Know: On Wednesday, singer/rapper Pharrell announced […]
California becomes first state to ban natural hair discrimination
After years of being called “unprofessional,” black students and employees are now free to wear their natural hair however they please after a bill passed […]
Suspect Arrested in David Ortiz Case
This is now the 14th arrest made since the incident occurred with the former Red Sox star Ortiz. What We Know: Junior Cesar La Hoz […]
J. Alexander’s Restaurant Being Accused of Racial Profiling
A black woman is claiming she was asked to give up her seat for a white man and refused service at J. Alexander’s Michigan restaurant. […]
Serena Williams Lands Coveted Cover Of Wheaties Box
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has made the cover of the famed cereal box, a career first for her. What We Know: She announced the major […]
NFL’s Josh Norman Donates Thousands To Aid Immigrants
The Redskins cornerback Josh Norman donated $18,000 to the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas on Thursday. What We Know: The donation was made as […]
Laverne Cox talks deadly violence against black transgender women
Actress and activist, Laverne Cox discussed violence against black transgender women during an interview with BuzzFeed News. What We Know: She said, “As we celebrate […]
Sudan Protests Led to more Deaths this Weekend
Thousands of protestors took to the streets of Sudan‘s capital and other places across the world like Dublin, Ireland on Sunday to call for civilian […]