Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known by many simply as AOC, is discussing a potential film about her Green New Deal policy. What We Know… AOC is […]
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Diana Ross Mistreated by TSA
Diana Ross was on her way back from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival when she posted a series of tweets Sunday morning about […]
Facebook Bans Minister Louis Farrakhan, and other high-profile figures
Facebook banned Nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan, along with other high-profile figures on Thursday for allegedly promoting violence. What We Know: Farrakhan was not […]
Hoschton, Georgia Mayor Under Fire for Racist Remarks
Mayor Theresa Kenerly is facing backlash after her racist remarks were exposed. What We Know: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Mayor Theresa Kenerly excluded an […]
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Signs Abortion Law into Effect
Georgia becomes the next state to enforce an abortion law as Governor Brian Kemp signs Heartbeat Bill this morning. What We Know: This morning Kemp […]
Met Gala: the Fashion, the Theme, the Celebrities
The 73rd Met Gala took place Monday night at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. What We Know: The Met Gala, also known as the […]
Student Held Racist ‘Promposal’ Sign
A high school senior at Clear Fork High School in Ohio is banned from attending prom after his racist promposal. What We Know: A photo […]
Mom Defends Kids in Blackface Video
Four Chicago high-school students posted a video in blackface on Sunday, April 29, and now one parent of a student involved is defending her son. […]
Minneapolis Officer Convicted in the Shooting Death of Justine Damond
Mohamed Noor has been convicted of manslaughter and third degree murder for the death of Justine Damond. What We Know: In July 2017, Noor and […]
Judges Deny Request to Throw Out Marijuana Convictions
Baltimore Circuit and District judges denied Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s request to throw out thousands of marijuana possession charges on Friday, April 26. What […]