A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and all those among the fallen will be held on the morning of Feb. 24th […]
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HS Principal Suspended After Suggesting Kobe Bryant Deserved to Die
A high school principal apologized after sharing a Facebook post; the post suggested Kobe Bryant deserved to die in the helicopter crash. What We Know: […]
32-year-old U.S. Citizen Dies in Texas Border Custody
A U.S. citizen died while in the custody of the Customs and Border Protection(CBP) on Tuesday evening, the agency announced Wednesday. What We Know: The […]
DHS Suspends Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Programs for NY Residents
On Wednesday, acting secretary of Homeland Security stated residents of New York State may no longer participle in certain Trusted Traveler Programs, including Global Entry. […]
Cynthia Erivo ‘Saddened’ By Being Only Black Actor Nominated for Oscar
Cynthia Erivo shared that she’s disappointed other black actors were not nominated for an Oscar. What We Know: In brief, according to HuffPost, the talented […]
LeBron James to Wear Gianna Bryant’s Jersey Number at NBA All-Star Game
Kobe and Gianna Bryant are to be honored February 16th at the All-Star Game. What We Know: Firstly, the NBA arranged a special tribute to […]
Janelle Monae Stars in NYT Oscars Ad for ‘1619 Project’
Helmed by Nigerian-British artist and director Jenn Nkiru, the new ad opens on a wide shot of Janelle Monae standing alone on the Virginia shore. […]
Brian McKnight Writes Tribute Song to Kobe Bryant, ‘Can’t Say Goodbye’
Brian McKnight is to release his Kobe Bryant tribute on what could be his final album. What We Know: In a video posted on Instagram, […]
LGBTQ Rights Icon Bayard Rustin Granted Posthumous Pardon in California
Bayard Rustin, an LGBTQ civil rights activist, was granted a posthumous pardon almost 33 years after his death. What We Know: Rustin, confidant of civil […]
Gigi Bryant’s Jersey Number Retired at her Newport Beach School
Gianna Bryant’s Orange County school retired her basketball jersey in a touching tribute. What We Know: Students and staff at Harbor Day School in Newport […]