Twin brothers Carlos and Thomas Williams have recently filed federal discrimination lawsuits against police in Rancho Cordova, California for allegedly beating, choking, and arresting them […]
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Charges Dropped Against Michigan Teen in Alleged Police Brutality Case
Police have dropped all charges against the 19-year-old black man whom police said grew violent and resisted. What We Know: Uwimana Gasito was arrested and […]
Baltimore Mayor Urges Residents to Stop Shooting, Cites Hospitals Will Need Beds
Baltimore Mayor Jack Young urged residents to put down their guns and heed orders to stay home after multiple people were shot Tuesday night amidst […]
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Fails in Senate, Democrats Demand More Protections for Citizens
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate would vote again Monday morning to take up a stalled economic stimulus bill that Democrats blocked early […]
Lake Worth Beach Commissioner Blasts Mayor Over Coronavirus Emergency Mishandling Of Power
Lake Worth Beach City Commissioner Omari Hardy blasted Mayor Pam Triolo and City Manger Michael Bornstein during a contentious meeting last Thursday over the use […]
DJ D-Nice Hosts Lit Virtual Dance Party Amid Quarantine
Legendary rapper, producer, and DJ Derrick “D-Nice” Jones has joined the army of people finding creative ways to entertain themselves or keep others entertained through […]
Kanye West Makes Generous Donation to Chicago Free-Meal Initiative
Kanye West has teamed up with a Chicago non-profit to help feed the elderly during the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. What We Know: Kanye’s […]
Illinois Issues “Stay at Home” Order for All Residents
The Governor of Illinois has issued a stay-at-home order at a state press conference Friday afternoon. What We Know: Illinois is one of the latest […]
U.S. – Mexico Border Set to Close to Nonessential Travelers
The U.S-Mexico and U.S-Canada borders have been closed for non-essential travel. What We Know: President Trump announced earlier this week that he and Canadian Prime […]
Raven The Science Maven: Offering Complimentary Science Tutoring During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused many school districts to mandate distance learning. Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter is offering free group sessions and […]