Samuel Kasumu, the most senior Black adviser to U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has resigned from his post. What We Know: Kasumu resigned just one […]
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Three More Women Accuse Deshaun Watson of Sexual Misconduct, Now 19 Lawsuits Against NFL QB
The women alleged in separate lawsuits that Watson assaulted them during massage sessions last year in what they call “a disturbing pattern.” What We Know: […]
Dave Ramsey’s Company Fires Employees Over Premarital Sex, Court Documents Say
A Tennessean newspaper reports that 12 additional employees were also terminated or forced to resign for participating in sexual activity while single. What We Know: […]
GM Denies Claims of Racism by Black Media Group
Weather Channel owner Byron Allen is accusing General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra of racism in a full page ad. What We Know: The ad […]
White House Announces Initiatives to Address Anti-Asian Violence
The proposed policies were announced amid criticism that President Joe Biden isn’t sufficiently responding to the surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans. What We […]
Father of Five Killed While Breaking Up Fight Hours After Sister’s Funeral
Hours after burying his sister, Earl Simmons was shot during an attempt to break up a fight in his neighborhood. What We Know: Simmons was […]
Biden Unveils Sweeping $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
The President unveiled his sweeping plan to improve roads, clean water, and internet access during a speech in Pittsburgh Wednesday. What We Know: NBC reported […]
WHO Report Finds Coronavirus Probably Emerged in Bats, ‘Extremely Unlikely’ to be Result of Lab Leak
The findings offer insight into the origin of the virus. It also gives details on the researchers’ reasonings behind their conclusions. What We Know: In […]
Arkansas Passes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
This is the third bill passed that affects the LGBTQIA+ community in Arkansas this year. What We Know: On March 29, the Arkansas Senate vote […]
Michael Jordan Brand Opens Application for Black Social Justice Grant
The Jordan Wings Program is a part of a 10-year $100 million commitment to the black community by Nike. What We Know: In 2020, the […]