Sybil Wilkes

1. Top Georgia Democrats Pick One Of Their Own to Run For John Lewis Congressional Seat What You Need To Know: Civil rights giant John Lewis died Friday night following a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. Mr. Lewis represented Georgia’s 5th Congressional District that includes parts of Atlanta for 33 years. 2. Help Kanye… […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Thanks Are Not Enough, Congressman Lewis — We Owe You So Much More What You Need To Know: Just about every quote has been posted — along with every photo and video of the late great Congressman John Lewis. 2. Revered Civil Rights Icon, Reverend C.T. Vivian Remembered What You Need To Know: Reverend […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Floyd Family Sues Minneapolis Officers Charged In His Death What You Need To Know: Attorneys representing the family of George Floyd have filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and the four former police officers they charge with his death. 2. 87 Protesters Arrested At Kentucky Attorney General’s Home For Intimidation What […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Donald Trump Plays to His Base What You Need To Know: When Donald Trump speaks, people listen… and they also fact check. During an interview with CBS News, the subjects ran the gamut from coronavirus to re-opening schools to excessive force by police. 2. Reparations for Slavery Begin to Take Shape in America’s Cities […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. It’s Been A Long Night, But Election Results Are In What You Need To Know: Many political observers have noted Tuesday election results were good indications about how voters are feeling about Donald Trump. 2. No More Time to Waste: Biden Unveiled Climate Change Plan With Energy Revamp What You Need To Know: Joe […]

1. Video Shows Police Officer With Knee On Man’s Neck Sparks Fury What You Need To Know: Officials are investigating video of an Allentown, PA police officer restraining a man with his knee on the man’s neck. 2. White Woman Blamed Ethnic Intimidation for Pulling Gun on Black Family What You Need To Know: A […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Tuesday’s Elections Affected By Supreme Court Ruling What You Need To Know: Tomorrow there will be runoff elections in the states of Alabama and Texas. The state of Maine will also hold state primary elections. 2. Quid Pro Quo As Donald Trump Commutes Longtime Friend Roger Stone’s Prison Sentence  What You Need To Know: […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Trump Supreme Court Ruling What You Need To Know: In a split decision, the Supreme Court ruled on cases about Donald Trump’s efforts to keep his tax records from investigators. 2. Black Lives Matter Murals Make A Statement From the White House To Trump Tower What You Need To Know: Work began on the […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Kanye West Promises “Good Life” In His “Birthday Party” Run For President What You Need To Know: Love him…Hate him…or feel sorry for him, Kanye West is a conversation starter. 2. San Francisco Lawmaker Introduces CAREN Act to End Racially Motivated 911 Calls What You Need To Know: As more white women across the […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Movement for Black Lives Seeks Sweeping Legislative Changes With Its BREATHE Act What You Need To Know: The partnership of 150 organizations is working for real progress and changes in the U.S. criminal justice system.  2. Jimmy John’s Fires Employees For Mocking Lynching in Viral Video What You Need To Know: Sandwich chain Jimmy […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Say Their Names What You Need To Know: 6-year-old Jace Young of San Francisco 7-year-old Natalia Wallace of Chicago 8-year-old Royta De’Marco Giles of Hoover, Alabama 8-year-old Secoriea Turner of Atlanta 11-year-old Davon McNeal of Washington, DC 14-year-old Vernado Jones, Jr. of Chicago These are just some of the Black children killed on our […]

Sybil Wilkes

1. Donald Trump Signs Extension Of The Paycheck Protection Program — $130 Billion Still Available For Small Businesses What You Need To Know: Donald Trump took care of official business on July 4th by signing the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program. 2. Presidential Independence Day Speeches: A Study in Contrasts What You Need To […]