Faith leaders of black and brown communities receive COVID-19 shots in hopes that it will encourage the community to get vaccinated as well. What We […]
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Ex-NFL Star Keyshawn Johnson Says Daughter, Maia, Is Dead at 25
The former NFL star and ESPN shared the news on social media on Monday, March 15. What We Know: Keyshawn Johnson stated on his Instagram page […]
13 Shot, 2 Dead After Shooting Breaks Out at Chicago Party
The story is currently developing as police are reportedly following up on several different leads. What We Know: An unidentified suspect began shooting after an […]
Meghan, Harry’s Archewell Foundation to Support Racial Justice Groups
The charities Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will help focus on mental health, online racial justice, and media diversity. What We Know: On Friday, March […]
San Diego Man Who Killed, Froze Wife for 2 Years Sentenced to 16 Years to Life in Prison
Judge Albert Harutunian lll has sentenced the former navy sailor 16 years to life in prison for murdering his wife in 2014. What We Know: […]
Senate Democrats Plead With Biden To Erase Student Debt With Executive Order
Several Democratic Officials are urging President-elect Joe Biden to cancel student debt. What We Know: Democrats such as Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren are urging […]
President Biden, Speaker Pelosi Do Not Call for Cuomo Resignation, Plan To Wait On Investigation
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are awaiting investigation results before making a decision on NY Governor sexual allegations. What We Know: Several […]
Margo Spann, Journalist and Entrepreneur, Killed in Hit-and-Run
Award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Margo Spann has died. What We Know: On Thursday, March 11th, in the Arlington Heights area of Los Angeles, at about […]
Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend, Files Federal Lawsuit against Louisville Police
Kenneth Walker III filed the case one day before the anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death. What We Know: Walker has filed a federal lawsuit against […]
Mother Pleads for Safe Return of Marquez Duncan Jr., Who Disappeared from Tuskegee, Alabama Three Weeks Ago
Family and friends are searching for answers after a university student mysteriously disappeared three weeks ago. What We Know: According to NBC News, Marquez Duncan […]