Sybil Wilkes
1. The Final Crossing of John Lewis What You Need To Know: The body of human rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Robert Lewis is now in the middle of a journey through places that held such importance in his life. And by the same token, he was important to those places. 2. The Clock […]
1. Socially Distant — And It Feels So Good…President Obama Joins Joe Biden For Conversation What You Need To Know: It looks like old times…President Obama and Vice President Biden sitting in an office, shooting the ….ish. Only this time, this is a campaign video and the ish appears to be related to the current […]
1. Biden’s Caregiving Proposal What You Need To Know: With a promise to put three million Americans to work in caring for children, the elderly, those with disabilities and early childhood education, Joe Biden released the third plank of his “Build Back Better” plan Tuesday afternoon. 2. St. Louis Couple Charged in Gun-Brandishing Incident with […]
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… […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 27, 2020: John Lewis Farewell — Second Stimulus Check Nears — Athletes Helping Felons
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 23, 2020: Obama & Biden Reunite — Strip Club Bailouts — Prison Profits
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 22, 2020: Biden’s $775B Plan — Additional Stimulus Checks — Andrew Gillum Speaks
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 21, 2020: Saving Kanye West — NFL Players Voice Concern — Healthcare Racial Bias
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 27, 2020: John Lewis Farewell — Second Stimulus Check Nears — Athletes Helping Felons
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 23, 2020: Obama & Biden Reunite — Strip Club Bailouts — Prison Profits
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 22, 2020: Biden’s $775B Plan — Additional Stimulus Checks — Andrew Gillum Speaks
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WATCH: What You Need To Know — July 21, 2020: Saving Kanye West — NFL Players Voice Concern — Healthcare Racial Bias