D’Angelo Russell, 23-year-old point guard for the Brooklyn Nets, was caught in possession of marijuana during a baggage check at LaGuardia airport on Wednesday, May […]
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Oklahoma Police Kill Naked 17-Year-Old Boy
Police shot and killed an unarmed, naked 17-year old black high school student in Oklahoma on Monday, April 29. What We Know… The teenager, Isaiah […]
Missouri Officer Charged for Accidentally Shooting Black Woman With Gun instead of Taser
Officer Julia Crews was charged with second-degree assault for shooting a shoplifting suspect outside of a grocery store. What We Know: Officers responded to a […]
Taylor Swift Accused of Copying Beyonce
Taylor Swift’s Billboard Music Awards performance has been criticized for copying Beyoncé’s Homecoming performance. What We Know: The Billboard Music Awards were held Wednesday night, […]
Black Policeman says he was Fired for Interracial Relationship with Colleague
Karone Robinson has filed a lawsuit against the City of Darien and the police department for firing him for having an interracial relationship. What We […]
Biden spoke with Anita Hill, shared ‘regret for what she endured’
Former Vice President Joe Biden had a long awaited conversation with Anita Hill apologizing for the way she was treated during her sexual harassment senate […]
Almost all Abortions Outlawed by Alabama House
Another restrictive abortion bill has been introduced – this time in Alabama. What We Know: The Alabama House passed a bill that makes performing an […]
California Senate Approves Bill to Ban Hairstyle Discrimination
The California Senate approved a bill to outlaw racial discrimination based on hairstyle on Monday, April 22. What We Know… The bill, called the Create […]
Texas Bill would BAN Food Stamp use on Soda, Candy and other ‘Junk Food’
A new bill in Texas would ban food stamp recipients from using their benefits to buy soda, candy and other junk foods. What We Know: […]
Man Gets Twin Sisters Pregnant, They’re One Big Happy Family
Keonyae Banks has gone viral after revealing that he is having two kids at the same time with twin sisters. What We Know: Twin sisters Nia […]