Thompson was one of the first Black artists to perform in several clubs throughout the country. What We Know: Jo Thompson’s career as a jazz […]
Tag: COVID-19
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 […]
Michelle Obama To Be Inducted Into US National Women’s Hall Of Fame
Michelle Obama will be inducted on October 2 to the National Women’s Hall of Fame for 2021. What We Know: Former US First Lady Michelle […]
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution to Begin Immediately
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has just been given the green-light to begin distribution. What We Know: Last Saturday, NBC News reported that the Centers […]
Biden to Announce Changes in Loan Program Aimed at Aiding Small and Minority-Owned Businesses
The PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) has had numerous flaws and complications since the beginning of the pandemic, approximately one year ago. What We Know: Almost […]
New Platform ‘Nearby’ Helps Businesses Compete with Amazon
“Nearby” is an online storefront that handles marketing, orders, fulfillment, and shipping for local businesses so that they can compete with online retail giants. What […]
Birmingham Man Dies After Contracting UK COVID-19 Variant
An Alabama father of two has died after contracting the U.K. strain of Covid-19. What We Know: 35-year-old Alfonzia Jackson Jr. started feeling sick around […]
NBA Reporter Sekou Smith Dead at 48 From COVID-19 Complications
NBA Reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith has lost his battle with COVID-19. What We Know: According to ESPN, Smith was born and raised in […]
Dave Chappelle Tests Positive for COVID-19 Cancels Texas Shows
Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just prior to his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, demanding his future appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman […]
18-Year-Old Dies After Contracting COVID-19 for the Second Time
A Denver 18-year-old dies after contracting coronavirus for the second time. What We Know: Wilber Portillo died after reinfection of coronavirus in November. In an […]