Melissa Noel
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“How Could They Do This?”: Young Woman Doused In Gasoline And Set On Fire While Walking To Store; Suspect Held On $1 Million Bond
A young woman in North Carolina suffered life-altering injuries in an incident where police say she was doused with gasoline and set on fire. Police...
At Least 15 Killed, Dozens Hurt After Driver Rams Truck Into Bourbon Street Crowd In New Orleans
On New Year’s Day, chaos erupted on Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter when a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd,...
New York Prison Officers’ Brutal Beating Of Black Inmate Sparks Widespread Outrage
The fatal beating of Robert Brooks by corrections officers at an upstate New York prison has sparked widespread outrage, investigations and mobilized protests. The December...
Florida Students Dedicate Saturdays To Learning Black History Their Schools Don’t Teach
Florida has required public schools to teach African American history for 30 years. Yet, according to the Associated Press, many students receive lessons that are incomplete...
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences, Drawing Praise And Criticism In Final Weeks Of Presidency
In a significant move just weeks before leaving office, President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of 40 people...
Amazon Workers Go On Strike Days Before Christmas: Here’s What You Need To Know
Just days before Christmas, thousands of Amazon workers walked off the job, threatening to disrupt the on-time delivery of holiday gifts during the busiest shopping...
Holiday Magic Takes Flight: Over 100 Kids In Need Get Free Trips To The ‘North Pole’ With United Airlines
For over 30 years, United Airlines’ Fantasy Flights have brought holiday magic to life, creating unforgettable memories for children and families in need. Hosted at...
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen, Founder Of First Black-Owned Urgent Care Facilities In America, Honored With Key To The City Of Compton
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen, a trailblazing physician and community champion, has left an indelible mark on the city of Compton in California through more than...
40 Black Women Appointed Federal Judges Under Biden, Setting Historic Record
President Joe Biden’s judicial appointments are making waves in his final weeks in office. With the confirmation of Judge Tiffany Johnson to the Northern District...
New Jersey Becomes Latest State To Prohibit Book Bans In School And Public Libraries
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made it official: banning books in public and school libraries will now be against the law in the Garden...