Melted My Little Pony Tekashi69 Gets Early Release Due to Coronavirus ConcernsRapper Tekashi69 was released from federal prison on Thursday because his asthma puts him at heightened risk for…ByAnne BraniginPublishedApril 3, 2020
Simone Biles Publicly Addresses Olympics Postponement: It 'Takes a Toll on Your Mind'The top of 2020 was shaping up to be a banner year for Simone Biles. Widely looked at as the best women’s gymnast of…ByAnne BraniginPublishedApril 3, 2020
Leaked Memo Shows Amazon Exec Using Racist Talking Points to Smear Fired Warehouse Worker: 'He's Not Smart or Articulate'Amazon fired warehouse worker Christian Smalls on Monday after he led a walkout at a Staten Island distribution…ByAnne BraniginPublishedApril 3, 2020
As Coronavirus Spreads in Nation's Jails, Inmates Sue Correctional Systems for Soap and Paper TowelsIt’s one of the most basic ways to fight the spread of the coronavirus: soap and clean towels. But on Monday, people…ByAnne BraniginPublishedApril 2, 2020
Andrew Cuomo Is TrashIn a crisis—and absent any real leadership from the president—people love an authoritative man with a PowerPoint.ByAnne BraniginPublishedApril 2, 2020
For the Love of God: Rev. Al Sharpton Urges Religious Leaders to Take Easter and Holy Week Services OfflineWith churches and pastors coming under fire for defying shelter-in-place mandates for holding religious services—two…ByAnne BraniginPublishedApril 1, 2020
A Death Sentence: As Jails Struggle to Stem Coronavirus Outbreaks, Delays Could Spell DisasterOn March 19, the chief physician of New York City’s jail system, Ross MacDonald, issued a warning on Twitter: “A…ByAnne BraniginPublishedApril 1, 2020
FiveXmore: Black British Mamas Campaign to Raise Awareness About Maternal Health DisparitiesBlack women’s ability to get adequate care during pregnancy and childbirth is an international issue.ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 31, 2020
Black Communities Are on the 'Frontline' of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here's WhyEvery new day of the coronavirus pandemic has brought with it a dizzying amount of change. Teachers are now forced…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 31, 2020
He Terrorized Poor Black Women for Decades. Now, California's 'Grim Sleeper' Is DeadLonnie Franklin Jr., the convicted serial killer nicknamed “The Grim Sleeper,” was found dead in his cell this…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 30, 2020
The World Is Burning but Don't Worry, Kanye West Has a $60 Hoodie He Wants to Sell YouNo matter the state of the world, ‘Ye is gonna ‘Ye, I guess.ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 27, 2020
‘A Dangerous Gamble’: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Refuses to Order ‘Shelter-in-Place’ for Residents, Leaving Black Alabamans Especially at RiskIt looks like Nathaniel Woods isn’t the only person Gov. Kay Ivey is willing to put to death.ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 27, 2020
This Reporter Staring Down a Herd of Bison Is All of Us This WeekDeion Broxton became the most relatable man on the internet this week after the Montana-based news reporter saw…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 26, 2020
3.3 Million Americans Filed for Unemployment Benefits. Here's What That Means for Black PeopleFor many economic experts, it was not a matter of if a recession would hit once the coronavirus became a pandemic,…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 26, 2020
Barack Obama's 2008 Election Boosted Black Men's Mental Health, Study FindsWhen thinking about how politics and news events impact our mental health, we frequently focus on negative impacts:…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 25, 2020
With Lack of Consistent COVID-19 Messaging From Trump Administration, Lax Responses and Misinformation May Increase Health RisksSince the coronavirus broke out in the U.S., Donald Trump has offered mixed messages on the severity of the virus,…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 24, 2020
Colorado Becomes 22nd State to Abolish Death PenaltyGovernor Jared Polis officially repealed capital punishment in Colorado on Monday, capping off a heated legislative…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 24, 2020
Nashom Wooden, a Standout Star in NYC's Influential Drag Scene, Reportedly Dead From COVID-19Friends of Nashom Wooden, the performer behind the iconic drag persona Mona Foot, say he recently passed from…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 23, 2020
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley Propose Massive Student Debt Relief Plan Ahead of Coronavirus-Spurred RecessionThe fight against the coronavirus outbreak is a global endeavor, and as local and national governments around the…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 23, 2020
Texas Upholds Draconian Conviction for Woman Who Cast an 'Illegal Vote' in 2016: 'It's a Tragedy'Crystal Mason, sentenced to five years in prison for casting an illegal ballot, had her appeal denied by a Texas…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMarch 23, 2020