Miss Teen USA 2019 has crowned its new beauty queen and her name is Kaleigh Garris. What We Know: 18-year-old Garris, born in New Haven, […]
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Detroit will be home to Google’s new self-driving project, Waymo
The self-driving tech startup Waymo under Google has found it’s home in Detroit. What We Know: According to “TechCrunch”, Waymo will be repurposing a factory […]
Judge Refuses to Dismiss $10M Rape Lawsuit Against Russell Simmons
A judge ruled to have the California lawsuit against the hip-hop giant continue this week. What We Know: The request to have the lawsuit dismissed […]
Body Camera not Activated before Officer Fatally Shot Atlanta Activist
Atlanta police officer who fatally shot community activist, Oscar Cain Jr., did not have his body camera turned on. What We Know: Cain was fatally […]
Black ownership in cannabis industry low amid rise in legalization
Black-owned businesses in the cannabis industry are low despite increased legalization. What We Know: Medical marijuana, now legal in 33 states (approved for recreational use […]
Guinean Couple Sentenced to Combined 14 years for Enslaving a Young Woman
A Southlake, Texas couple was sentenced to 14 years in prison for enslaving a young Guinean woman for over a decade. Djena Diallo was five […]
Marshawn Lynch Allegedly Calls it Quits, Retires from the NFL, again
ESPN reported that Oakland Raider’s running back Marshawn Lynch will not be playing in the 2019-2020 season. According to NBC Sports, Lynch is “physically capable” […]
7-year-old girl Shot and Killed in Georgia
7-year-old Mariasa Thomas died on Monday, April 22, ten days after she was shot in the head during a drive-by shooting. Thomas was in her […]
White woman who sprayed water on teen may face criminal charges
Sunnyvale woman may face criminal charges for spraying water on a young boy for playing his music too loud, according to KTVU. What We Know: […]
Houston High School Enforces Parent Dress Code, Bans Satin Bonnets
James Madison High School located in the Hiram Clarke area of Houston announced a new dress policy for parents and guests beginning this month. What […]