Author: Donovan Bell-Farmer

Donovan Bell-Farmer is a digital intern at Unmutedco.

The Transportation Secretary recently outlined the disadvantaged communities of color face in regards to U.S infrastructure. What We Know: Pete Buttigieg said on Sunday that he believes Republicans could be on board with Joe Biden’s plan. However, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has stated he plans to fight the legislature. Buttigieg’s statements arrive amid the unveiling of President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan. Buttigieg described in an interview with theGrio how communities of color often face poor infrastructure and disadvantages compared to other regions in the United States. On a mass socioeconomic scale, Americans of color have been historically redlined…

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Two men who were working as doormen at a New York luxury apartment at the time of a vicious assault have now been fired. What We Know: The building, owned by the Brodsky Organization, has completed its full investigation into the matter. The investigation involves how the doormen responded to a vicious attack on an elderly Asian woman last month. A statement from the Brodsky Organization revealed that the doormen were fired for not following the required emergency and safety protocols. The organization confirmed that once the assailant had left the scene, the doormen then appeared to assist the victim…

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The rapper is currently facing criticism for allegedly naming his brand of cannabis after a chemical weapon. What We Know: Napalm Cannabis has reminded critics of the chemical weapon used in firebombs in the Vietnam war. The firebombs killed an estimated one million innocent citizens in collateral damage. Napalm was also used against Japan in World War ll. The weapon was banned for use against civilians internationally by the U.N in 1980. Amid the rise of Asian hate crimes, the Napalm brand has struck a nerve with several customers of Higher Path dispensary in California. The brand was first announced…

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In an interview on Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci has said that the federal government won’t mandate vaccine passports for travel and businesses. What We Know: Dr. Fauci expressed his doubts on whether the federal government is going to be a leading element in vaccine passports. The White House has indicated that any potential passports would come from the private sector. Vaccine passports are a form of proof that an individual is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The idea is controversial as local government and businesses consider whether to require them. Some conservatives are upset at the idea of vaccine passports that…

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Biological fathers in Utah will be legally required to pay half of a woman’s out-of-pocket pregnancy costs. What We Know: Critics argue that the new legislation won’t help the women most vulnerable and make abusive situations worse. The new law is unique to the state, and critics say it doesn’t adequately address maternal health care needs. The new measure was presented as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children. Utah’s Planned Parenthood association notes that it is the first state in the United States to mandate prenatal child support.…

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This is the second brick-and-mortar Day & Night Cereal Bar location in the United States. What We Know: The cereal bar concept first originated in Los Angeles as a food truck. It expanded and opened its first brick location in Indiana back in February. The Charlotte location will be overseen by local recording artists Greg Robinson and Danielle Booker. Karmon Depree Jr. started the cereal bar concept in 2020 as a food truck in Los Angeles. Dupree approached Robinson and Booker with intentions to expand his business. The Charlotte location is set to open its doors at 1 pm, April…

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The actor announced via Instagram that he had landed a role in the upcoming live-action CW reboot of Powerpuff Girls. What We Know: The new series is based on the Cartoon Network series Powerpuff Girls, which was created by Craig McCracken in 1998. The rebooted television series, written by Diablo Cody and Heather Regnier, was initially announced in August last year. Cody has previously written for projects such as the United States of Tara, Jennifer’s Body, and Juno. Regnier is recognized as both a producer and writer who has previously been involved in projects like Veronica Mars, iZombie, and Sleepy…

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Since the investigation has gone public, multiple army instructors have been suspended over the alleged sexual assault of a trainee at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. What We Know: The complaint was filed on March 27th, and the victim identified seven of the 22 military members who assaulted her. Members from the 1-78 Field Artillery Battalion were reportedly involved in multiple attacks on the unnamed trainee. The investigation was launched after the female trainee claimed she was sexually assaulted by 22 service members, including drill sergeants. Fort Sill will continue to investigate any further claims of sexual assault that come up as…

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Samuel Kasumu, the most senior Black adviser to U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has resigned from his post. What We Know: Kasumu resigned just one day after a recent report on racial disparities concluded that Britain does not have a systemic problem with racism. Systemic racism is defined as racism resulting from the inherent biases and prejudices of the policies and practices of social and political organizations, groups, or institutions. Activists and academics alike have accused the U.K Government of ignoring the experiences of ethnic-minority Britons. Simon Woolley believes Kasumu’s exit was connected to the report and called it “divisive.”…

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A Tennessean newspaper reports that 12 additional employees were also terminated or forced to resign for participating in sexual activity while single. What We Know: Ramsey Solutions is a company founded by the evangelist Dave Ramsey in 1992. Ramsey Solutions was created with the intent to counsel people hurting from the results of financial stress. The company now faces a federal lawsuit, originally filed by former employee Caitlin O’Connor. Ramsey Solutions’ HR Department informed O’Connor in a meeting that she was fired for violating the company’s “righteous living” policy. O’Connor was a former administrative assistant who worked at Ramsey Solutions…

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