COVID-19 Health and Wellness Money NewsPfizer CEO Albert Bourla: Third Vaccine Shot May Be Needed To Fight Virus VariantsDerek MajorApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Derek MajorApril 16, 2021April 16, 202101150 Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said people will likely need a third COVID vaccine shot within a year of being fully vaccinated to fight COVID variants
SportsAtlanta High School Gets Rid of KKK Name, Renamed After Baseball Legend Hank AaronCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 16, 2021April 16, 202105474 The Atlanta Board of Education voted unanimously earlier this week to change the name of Forrest Hill Academy to Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
WomenSimone Biles Is Competing At The Tokyo Games For Sexual Abuse SurvivorsChristian SpencerApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Christian SpencerApril 16, 2021April 16, 202103139 Simone Biles is dedicating her performance at this year's Tokyo Games to sexual abuse survivors.
News PoliticsOklahoma Senate Passes Bill Protecting Drivers ‘From Both Sides’ Who Hit Protesters Blocking Streets, RoadwaysAndrea BlackstoneApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Andrea BlackstoneApril 16, 2021April 16, 202101369 Bill 1674 would create a new section of law to protect motor vehicle operators fleeing a riot
Sports WomenWNBA Launches Public Service Announcement Supporting Health of Black Women and Girls, $25,000 Donation PSA and Joint Community Donation IncludedCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 16, 2021April 16, 202102793 The WNBA has launched a new PSA that features several of their players to help continue to promote the health disparities.
EducationWhite Teacher Used The N-Word On A Black Student, Got Her Glasses SmashedChristian SpencerApril 16, 2021April 17, 2021 by Christian SpencerApril 16, 2021April 17, 20210156235 A white teacher is on administrative leave because she used the N-word on a Black student during an argument.
Education News Politics WomenCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley Continues to Push for Student Loan Debt Cancellation up to $50,000Andrea BlackstoneApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Andrea BlackstoneApril 16, 2021April 16, 202103788 Congressman Ayanna Pressley testified during a US Senate Committee hearing on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in support of a plan to cancel up to
News SportsNBA Legend Michael Jordan Will Induct Kobe Bryant Into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of FameCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonApril 16, 2021April 16, 202102896 NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jeffrey Jordan will be in attendance to induct his good friend and mentee, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Money NewsWells Fargo Investing $50 Million In Black-Owned BanksChristian SpencerApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Christian SpencerApril 16, 2021April 16, 202102257 Wells Fargo announced it will be investing $50 million into Black-owned Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs).
Arts and Culture WomenIssa Rae Partners With LIFEWTR to Launch Campaign Aimed At Promoting Diverse CreativesJeroslyn JoVonnApril 16, 2021April 15, 2021 by Jeroslyn JoVonnApril 16, 2021April 15, 202101082 Issa Rae recently teamed up with LIFEWTR to launch a campaign focused on amplifying the voice of diverse creators.