The head of the New York BLM chapter has called for an investigation into the organization after discovering one of the co-founders purchased a home […]
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Riots Erupt in Minneapolis after Police Shoot and Kill 20-Year-Old Daunte Wright
Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon depicted the death as “an accidental discharge.” What We Know: 20-year-old Daunte Wright had been pulled over after police […]
Virginia Authorities to Investigate Police Who Threatened Black Army Officer
Officials announced Sunday authorities would be investigating an incident caught on body-cam footage that shows officers holding a Black Army officer at gunpoint during a […]
Model Brain-Damaged By Eating Pretzel Awarded $29.5M
The family of a model who was left quadriplegic after eating a pretzel has been awarded nearly $30 million in a settlement. What We Know: […]
Louisiana 911 Dispatcher Arrested After Refusing to Return $1.2 Million That Was Accidentally Deposited Into Her Account
The woman who worked as a dispatcher was fired after it was discovered she failed to return $1.2 million that was accidentally deposited into her […]
Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Legalize Marijuana
Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to approve Gov. Ralph Northam’s suggested changes to the bill that will permit adults to possess and cultivate small amounts of […]
Obama Urges Black Americans to ‘Fight Back’ against Voter Suppression
Former President Barack Obama was very vocal on the issue of voter suppression in an exclusive interview with theGrio. It comes after Georgia’s Gov. Brian Kemp […]
California to Pour $536 Million Into Fire Prevention Amid Drought Concerns
State officials in California are preparing for the after-effects of extremely low rainfall. What We Know: This year, the golden state recorded its driest month […]
University of Kentucky Mistakenly Sends 500,000 Acceptance Letters
The University of Kentucky’s (UK) College of Health Sciences, which usually only admits 35 to 40 students per year, mistakenly sent 500,000 admissions emails. Some […]
Pentagon Officer Arrested on Murder Charges Faces New Allegation of Assaulting Woman
The Maryland officer was originally arrested and charged last week for being involved in a shooting that left two people dead. What We Know: David […]