1. George Floyd Murder Update What You Need To Know: Video was released Monday night of a white police officer with a knee on the neck of African American George Floyd. 2. Christian Cooper Accepts Apology As NYC Officials Call For Police Probe Of White Woman’s 911 Call In Central Park What You Need To […]

On Thursday, the death toll of the pandemic exceeded 100,000, making the U.S. the country with the highest number of deaths and infections in the world. African Americans continue to make up a disproportionate share of coronavirus deaths in this country, according to an analysis of CDC data. As of May 20, African Americans made […]

1. Say His Name: George Floyd What You Need To Know: His name: George Floyd His age: 46 His death: MURDERED by strangulation by a Minnesota police officer while three other Minnesota police stood close by and watched. 2. For The First Time Twitter Adds Fact-Check Warnings To Trump Tweets What You Need To Know: […]

As the coronavirus crisis hit the U.S. and shuts down schools for the academic year, students, parents and teachers have had to adjust to a new way of learning. Research shows that low-income ($25,000 a year or less) and special needs children have suffered the most since the remote learning model has been put into […]

1. Another Eric Garner Case? Video Shows Officer Kneeling On Neck Of Black Man Who Died What You Need To Know: Is this dejà vu all over again? The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man recorded on the ground repeating, “I can’t breathe,” as a white policeman kept his knee on the […]

Beauty and barbershops have been the backbone for entrepreneurship in the Black community for decades. As the pandemic disproportionately effects black communities across the country, African Americans in the hair care business say stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates are devastating their livelihood and communities. Black barbers and beauticians are among the now 38.6 million […]

1. Florida Law Restricting Felon Voting Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules What You Need To Know: The law, passed by Republicans and signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis last year, required that even after serving time for serious crimes, Floridians must pay fines and court fees before voting rights were restored. 2. If Not North Carolina, […]

One good thing that has come out of the pandemic is a dramatic drop in violent crime in the U.S. But as more people are parking their cars and staying home to lessen the spread of COVID-19, one area of crime is skyrocketing: car theft. Law enforcement agencies all over the country are reporting a […]

1. Things White Folks Can’t Say What You Need To Know: Joe Biden won another Democratic primary contest over the weekend. 2. Breonna Taylor Shooting Update What You Need To Know: Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of Breonna Taylor, the woman killed by Louisville, KY police, is free. 3. Coronavirus Update: More Than 20,000 African Americans […]

New figures released by independent research organization APM Research Lab reveals that more than 20,000 black Americans have died from the coronavirus. The report breaks down coronavirus deaths in the U.S. up to May 19 by race and ethnicity. The latest COVID-19 mortality rate for African Americans is 2.4 times as high as the rate […]

1. Plans To Pay Big Bucks To Suppress The Vote What You Need To Know: At the very least, $20 million will be used to suppress the vote. Reports indicate Republicans will use the multi-millions in the courts and on the ground. 2. White IT Executive Is Jobless After Posting A Picture of Obama With […]

The Black community has suffered disproportionately from the pandemic. From the number of deaths to the lack of testing and resources to the closing of businesses from lack of assistance from the Payroll Protection Program, African-Americans are paying a heavy price. Black churches have also suffered great losses that will be felt for many years […]