The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the housing and transfer of migrant children detained at the nation’s southern border. […]
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The Latest Dictionary.com Words Include Several from African American Vernacular English and Phrases Related to Race and Identity
Some of the new words that have been added to the dictionary include “finna” and “chile”. What We Know: The latest update to Dictionary.com’s list […]
Kentucky Bill Would Make It A Crime to Insult Police Officer
Sen. Danny Carroll (R-Benton), the bill’s lead sponsor, says the bill is a direct response to the riots from last summer. What We Know: On […]
Georgetown Law Professor Caught Making ‘Abhorrent’ Comments About Black Students on Zoom
Racist remarks towards black students were recorded during a “private meeting” on zoom. What We Know: This semester, Professor Sellers was recorded during what she […]
Lawsuit Claims Parapalegic Inmate Denied Shower for Five Months
Anthony Tillman had been given a wash bucket and a rag to clean himself but his physical limitations prevented thorough use. What We Know: Tillman […]
Merrick Garland Confirmed as US Attorney General
The Senate confirmed the judge’s nomination on Wednesday with a vote of 70-30. What We Know: Merrick Garland has served as a judge on the […]
Kyle Rittenhouse’s Murder Trial Delayed At Least 7 Months
The 18-year-old is accused of murdering two people and wounding a third. What We Know: Kyle Rittenhouse is being accused of murdering two protestors and […]
Texas AG Threatens to Sue City of Austin for Defying Governor on Mask Mandate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Austin, Texas, for refusing to lift local mask mandates. What We Know: Paxton is threatening the city and […]
Five Oklahoma City Officers Charged With Manslaughter in Shooting of 15-year-old boy
A 15-year-old boy died after being shot on November 23 while officers investigated a robbery at an Okie Gas Express. What We Know: Five Oklahoma […]
Thousands in Jackson, Mississippi Still Without Water
Eighty percent of Jackson, Mississippi residents are Black, and they remain under a systemwide order to boil water since the storm. What We Know: National […]