1. Donald Trump Lawyers Argue Before The Supreme Court To Keep Tax, Bank Records Sealed What You Need To Know: The long-awaited question over whether Donald Trump can reject subpoenas and keep his tax and financial records sealed was presented by phone to the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday. 2. Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Identified […]
As the pandemic continues to upend lives around the globe, data on its effect on black Americans continues to echo the need for racial and healthcare equality. Blacks continue to die at alarmingly high rates from coronavirus and a recent analysis by APM Research Lab delves deeper into how and why this is happening. Counties […]
1. Mo’ Money, Mo’ Money: One Stimulus is Not Enough What You Need To Know: Some Americans are still waiting for the stimulus money agreed upon weeks ago by the federal government. 2. Black Woman Appointed As Prosecutor In Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case As Additional Charges Are Considered What You Need To Know: As the […]
1. Continuing To Call For Justice For Ahmaud Arbery, Jay-Z’s RocNation Pens Open Letter What You Need To Know: The effort to bring justice in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, continues to gain momentum. 2. President Obama Calls Out Trump Administration Handling of Coronavirus Crisis in Private Call What You Need To Know: In […]
Three members of the White House’s coronavirus task force are self-quarantining after coming into contact with a White House staff member who has tested positive for the coronavirus. Stephen Hahn, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have decided to quarantine for […]
1. Happy Mother’s Day What You Need To Know: Sunday is Mother’s Day. In this period of sheltering in place and quarantining during the coronavirus pandemic, many aren’t sure what this weekend will look like. This will be unlike any other. 2. What Happened To Sean Reed? Indianapolis Police Fatally Shoot Man After A Chase […]
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As the coronavirus crises continues, many citizens are extending their resources and talents to help fill in the gaps of those in need. This week, rappers and business partners T.I. and Killer Mike donated 500 meals to hungry families. Along with the Atlanta-based, community support non-profit PAWKids, they hope to meet their goal to distribute […]
1. Supreme Court Justices Hear Obamacare Case By Phone, One Working From Her Hospital Bed What You Need To Know: United States Supreme Court Justices wrapped their first week of case arguments by phone. All Justices were presumed to be working from home —with the exception of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 2. Video Released In […]
Coronavirus Update: Data In New Study Highlights The Lack of Data In Black COVID-19 Cases And Deaths
A new study released on Tuesday has found that a disproportionate number of African Americans in counties across the country make up most of the COVID-19 diagnoses and deaths. The study, conducted by epidemiologists and clinician-researchers at four universities and other public health organizations, attempts to fill in the blanks as states report little data […]
1. Is Michelle Obama “Becoming” Biden’s VP Nominee? What You Need To Know: Despite her firm “No” to the question of returning to politics, Michelle Obama supporters and fans are moving ahead with a campaign to draft the former First Lady as Joe Biden’s running mate. 2. With Thousands Of Coronavirus Deaths Reported Daily, The Trump White […]
Scientists searching for a cause and cure for COVID-19 have discovered a new, more contagious strain of the virus that has dominated countries worldwide. The strain, which appeared in February in Europe, mutated from the early versions that spread throughout Wuhan, China at the beginning of the pandemic. Medical experts now believe that they were […]
