Author: Madelyn Gee, DI

Madelyn Gee was a Digital Intern with Black News Alerts

This is after several days of Trump’s criticism towards him, even calling him a “pompous fool.” What We Know: British Ambassador Kim Darroch had his own comeback to Trump when over the weekend a collection of secret diplomatic cables were leaked to a British tabloid. In these memos, he described Trump as “insecure” and his administration as “inept” and “dysfunctional”. Despite the harsh retaliation from Trump, Prime Minister Theresa May stood by Darroch, stating that it was a “matter of great regret that he has felt it necessary to leave his position”. “Good government depends on public servants being able to…

Read More

Mass. Representative Ayanna Pressley had some words with White House counselor Kellyanne Conway. What We Know: This all started after Conway began to poke fun at the tension between Pressley’s fellow Democrats and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi has been fighting with Pressley and fellow Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (Minn.). They all recently voted against an immigration bill that gives billions of dollars to Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who have been facing controversy for the horrific conditions at migrant detention centers. Conway proceeded to call this major issue a “major meow…

Read More

The Virginia Republicans voted to have the session moved to November despite Democrats wanting a vote on gun control measures. What We Know: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam ordered lawmakers to return to the Capitol after the Virginia Beach shooting on May 31 that killed 12 people. He has proposed expanding background checks, ban on assault weapons to include suppressors and bump stocks, and child access prevention programs as part of his legislation to put a stop to these shootings. After the shooting, he stated that people need “votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers.” Despite this session, it did not…

Read More

Sarah McBride, activist and National Press Secretary of the Human Rights Campaign, is running for a seat in the Delaware state Senate. What We Know: She first made noise in 2016 after making a historic speech at the Democratic National Convention highlighting the struggles facing the LGBTQ community. Instead of focusing on her identity as a transgender woman in her campaign announcement, which was released Tuesday, she focused on problems in the Delaware community. She highlighted the struggles of working mothers and fathers, the opioid epidemic, and rising health care costs stating, “We can meet these challenges, but it will…

Read More

The former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be honored with this year’s “Realizing the Dream Award” at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta. What We Know:  Clinton will be presented with the award at SCLC Women’s Empowerment Luncheon July 19. Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Charles Steele stated “Mrs. Clinton has been close to us ever since I have been president of SCLC…She has always been supportive of the work that we do and has always been a good role model.” With the 2020 election approaching, this will be a major appearance for her. Steele invited several of…

Read More

Draper Police Lt. Pat Evans reported that police arrived at Draper Park in Utah after bystanders spotted Jesica Brown, the mother, and her son in the car on July 2 at around 9 a.m. What We Know:  The police found him in an off vehicle with the windows up in 82-degree heat. Brown told police that she put her son in the car as punishment for misbehaving, Evans reported.  CNN affiliate KUTV reported, “a probable cause affidavit says an officer on the scene found the child’s head was hot to the touch, he was sweating and his eyes were puffy.” Brown…

Read More

This is all stemming from a misdemeanor charge Mari received after being pulled over for a DWI last month. What We Know: Due to Mari already having a DUI case in Los Angeles in 2011, she now reportedly faces an enhanced charge of felony DWI. She was pulled over June 22 after cops spotted her driving without her right wheel. Once she exited, the cops claimed that she could barely walk and had a strong smell of alcohol. Her driver’s license was either suspended or revoked when she was stopped as well. She has had a struggle with alcohol addiction,…

Read More

Korey Wise of the “Central Park Five” has gotten a new place looking over the area that caused his life to change forever. What We Know:  First reported by The New York Post, he “purchased a $925,000, 803-square-foot condo in Harlem that overlooks Central Park, complete with a washer/dryer, oversized windows, and an open kitchen.” This is just one of the blessings he has been presented since his unjust 14-year sentence. He has been working with the non-profit organization the Innocence Project, and was awarded the Man of Vision Award in March from the National Action Network. Wise and the other “Central Park Five”…

Read More

The family of revolutionary Nelson Mandela is partnering with film and television producer Michael Sugar’s company “Sugar23” and ad agency DMA United to launch Mandela Media. What We Know:  According to “The Wrap”, “Sugar23 and DMA will be responsible for content development (both long-form and short-form), production, branding and initiatives pertaining to creative business development.” “My father spent his life fighting for freedom and equality,” Makaziwe Mandela said. “My family and I are very excited to partner with Sugar23 on Mandela Media. Sugar23 and DMA United not only believe in my father’s values but are also incredibly passionate about sharing…

Read More

This is all stemming from rapper Boosie reportedly assaulting Glen Kerley in the incident outside of Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, Mississippi in 2017. What We Know:  Due to him failing to appear in court to respond to the pleadings (his attorney left the case in March), U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. had enough and entered a default judgment. Guirola awarded Kerley $233,128.54 — broken down in categories including medical expenses, lost wages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and post-judgment interest. Kerley is still being treated for a concussion and neck injuries he received after Boosie, his security guard Larry Anderson,…

Read More