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Michael Jordan and Jordan pledges $100 million towards social justice On Friday, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand announced that they would be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.” They released the statement on the company’s Twitter page that read: […]
16th street in Washington D.C. has now been renamed “Black Lives Matter Plaza”. The pavement there has a rich history as a prominent location for protests and demonstrations that have made major impacts on American History. It will now also honor the protestors and the victims who have suffered at the hands of police brutality […]
The Pentagon released a statement saying the were sending the 900 remaining active duty troops back to their home bases in North Carolina and New York.These soldiers were stationed near the capital region on standby orders and were not actually deployed into the city. Sources say that enough National Guard troops are present and there […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo has confirmed that special education programs will have in-school classes this summer. He recently signed an executive order easing restrictions on these types of courses. Schools that are participating in this type of program will still be required to follow state and federal guidelines. There is still no word on whether or […]
During his press briefing on Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo revealed a plan called the “Say Their Name” Reform, in response to the protests and demonstrations against the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. The 4 cornerstones of the reform are as follows: Transparency of prior police disciplinary records – known […]
At 9:10 A.M on Friday June 5, A 737 Kalitta Air cargo jet carrying DHL Freight veered off the tarmac and onto the grass off of the Greater Rochester International Airport’s north-south runway intersection. There were no passengers aboard the flight and the two pilots were unharmed. The company has not released a statement yet as to […]
According to a press release from Governor Andrew Cuomo, “COVID-19 is still a real threat and we’re still battling it. I know it’s not on the front pages today, but it is still in people and in society, but thanks to the people of New York and the nurses, doctors and essential workers, today we […]
I don’t eat Ben & Jerry’s ice cream but I will now! Ben & Jerry’s came through with a message on white supremacy. As a matter of fact, one of the most honest and best statements I think any corporation has released during this time. It was direct, inclusive, and very detailed. The ice cream […]
Oprah Winfrey has the same question we all have. Where Do We Go From Here? She is planning to host a two-night special on OWN with the same question on June 9th and 10th at 9pm, according to OWN. The show is a special conversation. Oprah will speak directly with Black leaders offering insight and […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fewer than half of Black people in the labor force were listed as employed in April. This figure reinforces the higher risk for economic impact and job-loss on top of increased rates of COVID-19, of which the death toll is over 100,000 in the US. The employment data […]
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