Author: Jacarious Stanley

Jacarious Stanley is a digital intern at Unmutedco.

MLB decides to pull the plug on the all-star game in response to new Georgia voting laws. What We Know: The 2021 MLB All-Star game was supposed to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, this year. The MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred, has decided to put an end to the event due to the new legislation passed by Georgia governor Brian Kemp. Manfred’s decision is gaining mixed criticism from several political, sports, and business figures. SB 202 was passed by Kemp, and the new legislation will impose new voting laws in Georgia. The new legislation will now make it a misdemeanor to…

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A dispatcher shared some of her experiences during the trial involving Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed George Floyd. What We Know: The Derek Chauvin case, which started on Monday, just concluded the second hearing on Tuesday. Derek Chauvin, the police officer that was responsible for the death of George Floyd, is facing several charges. Those charges are unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter. Witness Jena Scurry testified on Monday during the trial. Scurry works as a 911 dispatcher for the police and says that she reacted on a “gut instinct” after seeing Chauvin kneel on George Floyld’s neck…

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The State of New York has decided to legalize Marijuana. What We Know: New York State will become the 15th state to legalize marijuana. This is a big step up from the law passed in 2019 that would expunge past convictions and reduce the penalty for possessing small amounts of marijuana.  This new legislation will create a framework that would develop licensing for marijuana producers and assist individuals that were negatively impacted by cannabis enforcement in the past. In a press release, Andrew Cuomo shared his thoughts on the injustices certain communities have faced due to the policing of cannabis.…

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Oprah shares her experience with getting vaccinated. What We Know: Oprah Winfrey has finally been fully vaccinated and is keen on letting the people know about her experience. The media mogul initially let everyone know through an essay that was released on the website Oprah Daily. Oprah said that after the first shot she received, she wanted to cry. She then goes on to say that she didn’t just because of the relief she felt about taking steps in getting vaccinated. She then went on to explain how anyone that wanted to see her had to follow certain guidelines to…

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Spain held its first rock concerts since the pandemic began. What We Know: An attempt to ignite the music industry took place Saturday night in Spain. Over 5,000 people gathered in the Paula Saint Jordie Arena after over a year of social distancing. The Spanish Indie band ‘Love of Lesbian’ was the musical entertainment for the night. According to reports, Prime Minister Petro Sanchez announced that facilities would be able to open at 50% capacity. The mandate will be operating under several phases, with the last phase allowing a maximum of 80 occupants for indoor venues and 800 for open-air…

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Texans Quaterter Back Deshauwn Watson has been accused of 16 cases of sexual misconduct. What We Know: Deshaun Watson has been accused of 16 civil suits that accuse him of coercive and lewd sexual behavior. The Quarterback released a statement on Twitter that he was aware of the claims but that he denies the allegations brought upon him. Watson also went on to mention that he believes this is all just about money and blackmailing due to reasons such as the six-figure baseless settlement demand. pic.twitter.com/ZVb2R2mFlc — Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) March 17, 2021 The accusations against Watson detail him doing…

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The mother of a student doesn’t approve of the “outdated” grooming policy. What We Know: Ida Nelson decided to braid her son Jett Hawkins’s hair in hopes that he would be proud of it and go on to show his friends the new hairstyle at school. Unfortunately, officials at his school were not on board with it and gave his mother a call to tell her his hairstyle was not allowed and violated school policy. According to reports, the young boy attended Providence St. Mel, a predominately black private school on Chicago’s west side. The school has had a strict…

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Puerto Rico has access to funds that were restricted to them under the Trump Administration. What We Know: Puerto Rico was awarded long-awaited funds after Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Pierluisi reached out to the Secretary of Education about providing necessary resources for the students who have recently just started class again due to the halt COVID-19 imposed on classes. These funds were awarded in less than two weeks of Puerto Rico reopening dozens of public and private schools. According to reports, in 2019, the Trump administration decided to set restrictions that would limit Puerto Rico’s ability to access funds for…

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The three lead plaintiffs in the Weinstein scandal have dismissed their claims against Harvey Weinstein. What We Know: The headlining victims have dismissed their allegations of sexual misconduct in return for a settlement check. The settlement check will be divided between Plaintiffs Louisette Geiss, Sarah Ann Thomas, and Melissa Thompson and to other victims of sexual assault by Weinstein.  A bankruptcy judge approved the settlement plan in January, and the settlement money will be funded by the remaining assets of Weinstein’s company. The settlement plan will include $17 million to be split between the sexual abuse victims and $8.4 million…

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A Latino man was detained as a result of suspicion towards the individual on a shooting he didn’t commit. What We Know: On Tuesday in Georgia, several spas were targeted by Robert Aaron Long, 21, where he killed multiple people. Reports note that Long started his spree of attacks at 5 pm and later went on to kill others at Goldspa and Aromatherapy spa. Mario Gonzalez’s wife, DelaIina Ashley Yaun, was killed in this string of shootings that targeted Asian massage parlors. The incident occurred at Young’s Asian Massage. JUST IN: Robert Aaron Long, 21 , is booked into jail…

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