Millions of people in Texas are currently without power after central power grids shut down due to record-breaking inclement weather. What We Know: Governor Greg […]
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12 Year-Old Boy Fatally Shoots Intruder Who Tried to Rob Grandmother, Family Says
Late Saturday night, Goldsboro police responded to reports of a shooting that took place in the home of 73-year-old Linda Ellis around 12:34 am. What […]
Community Development Funds Get More Support to Relieve Minority Businesses
A silver lining reveals itself to minority business owners in a pandemic, as support for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) grows at a steady pace. […]
Guinea Confirms 3 Dead from Ebola, First Cases Since 2016
On Sunday, Health officials in Guinea confirmed that at least three people have died from Ebola. What We Know: According to U.S. News, there are […]
California Couple Charged with Murder After Allegedly Burning, Beating Newborn Son
A San Francisco couple is being held on $2.2 million bails each after a helpless infant suffered at the hands of its sinister primary caretakers. […]
Al Sharpton Files for Divorce After 17 Years of Separation from Wife
American civil rights activist and Baptist minister, Alfred Charles Sharpton, has filed for divorce from his estranged wife. What We Know: According to court documents, […]
Arrest Made in Case of Louisiana Teen Who Disappeared, Was Found Dead
A Louisiana family is finally given closure after the arrest was made linked to a missing teen. What We Know: On October 30th, 2020, Quawan […]
CDC Report: Double-Masking Can Block More than 90 Percent of Viral Particles
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday that wearing a double layer of face masks, specifically a surgical mask under a cloth one, […]
World’s Second-oldest Person Survives Coronavirus at Age 116
116-year-old Sister André has just beat COVID-19. What We Know: Born in 1904, the French nun is the second-oldest person alive today. According to David […]
Brand Formerly Known as Aunt Jemima Reveals New Name
After 130 years, the companies originally responsible for Aunt Jemima have decided to proceed with the rollout of their brand’s new name and logo. What […]