A bill that would end cash bail in Illinois was passed last Wednesday, spearheaded by the state’s Legislative Black Caucus. What We Know: The Pre-trial […]
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Threatening Email Sent to 5,000 Parents, Students through Massachusetts School’s Account
Massachusetts Police are investigating after two threatening emails were sent from Gardner Public School’s email account. What We Know: According to NBC News, an email […]
Master P Connects with Former Tesla Engineer to Make Black-Owned Supercars
Master P is working to create Black-owned supercars. He will be working with a former Tesla engineer to try and make this happen. What We […]
‘Soul’ Debuts at No. 1 in Nielsen Streaming Rankings, Becomes First Film to Do So
Disney Pixar’s Soul is in the number one spot for Nielsen Streaming Rankings. This is for the weekly streaming rankings from the week of Dec. 21-27. […]
White House Website Allows Users to Specify Pronouns for First Time
As soon as President Biden was sworn into office, major changes came to the White House Website. What We Know: The day President Joe Biden […]
Jay-Z Creates $10 Million Fund to Help Increase Minority-Owned Cannabis Companies
Jay-Z is investing in minority-owned cannabis companies. He wants to help those minorities who have missed out on the marijuana industry. What We Know: Jay-Z […]
Virginia Family Demands Justice for Xzavier Hill, a Black Teen Fatally Shot by Police
A mother in Charlottesville, Virginia is demanding justice after her son was fatally shot by state police. What We Know: On Saturday, January 9th, 2021, […]
MLB Legend Hank Aaron dies at 86
Legendary Atlanta Brave and Major League Baseball record holder Hank Aaron died Friday at the age of 86, according to Aaron’s daughter. What We Know: […]
Biden Has Already Fired Three of Trump’s Worst Appointees
President Biden has fired three members from the former Trump Administration on his first day in office. What We Know: Many of Donald Trump’s most […]
Powerball Ticket Sold in Maryland Wins $731 Million Jackpot
A single lottery ticket holder in Maryland has just won millions. What We Know: NBC reported that the $731 million prize Powerball ticket was purchased […]