Author: Rebecca Eugene

Rebecca Eugene is a Digital Intern at UnMutedco

On January 10, 2021, Vogue Magazine announced Vice president-elect Kamala Harris will be on the cover for the February issue. What We Know: Fans of both harris and the magazine were very disappointed with photographs taken and highlighted a pattern that the magazine constantly lacks effort when the cover features a woman of color. One Twitter user wrote, “Anyone shocked by the poor quality of Kamala’s Vogue cover hasn’t paid attention to Anna Wintour’s bullshit w/people of color. It spans decades. Team Kamala should’ve known better…”  Many felt the images did not live up to the expectations of the magazine…

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A winter storm is approaching the East Coast and is expected to affect millions of people from North Carolina to Massachusetts and forecasters believe some regions will receive up to two feet of snow. What We Know: On Tuesday, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio warned New Yorkers in a briefing, “This is going to be a serious storm — and people need to take it seriously.” The storm will affect parts of the city and could see about a foot of snow. As well as northern New Jersey and parts of Connecticut. The New York City Department of sanitation…

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Vice President Mike Pence will be receiving the Covid-19 vaccine publicly on Friday and President-elect Joe Biden is expected to receive the shot as soon as next week. What We Know: As head of the White House coronavirus task force, Pence is hoping to “promote the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and build confidence among the American people,” as stated by the White House in a statement on Wednesday. Alongside him, his wife Karen Pence, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams will take place in the event at the White House on Friday. Biden told reporters on Wednesday, “I don’t…

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An investigation has begun into the burning of Black lives Matter signs at historic Black churches in Washington, D.C., during a pro-Trump rally this weekend. What We Know: The incident will be investigated as a hate crime, and the police are looking for information on the events that occurred on Saturday. The burning of signs occurred at Asbury United Methodist Church, founded in 1836, and Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, where Frederick Douglass’ funeral was held in 1895. The protest is in reaction to the Supreme court tossing a Texas lawsuit and pushing for the changing election results n five…

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Meek Mill and Micheal Rubin have joined together to create a $2 million scholarship fund for underserved kids in their Philadephia hometown. What We Know: The scholarship money will help approximately 1,000 Pe-K to high school students from low-income households during the 2020-21 school year. The fund will cover tuition at private and parochial schools, as well as access to at-home technology needs. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the scholarship will go into immediate effect to assist will the growth of virtual learning. During an interview with The Breakfast Club in November 2019, Rubin said, “We care about education a…

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In an interview with CNN on Thursday, President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to stay on as the chief medical advisor. What We Know: Biden went on to mention that starting January 20, he will urge Americans to wear face masks to limit the spread of the virus. He states he will use his authority to require masks to be worn in federal buildings and on interstate transportation. “Just 100 days to mask, not forever, 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction,” Biden said.  Dr.…

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A video posted by the Multnomah County Republicans shows an Oregon doctor named Steven LaTulippe diminishing the severity of Covid-19 to a “common cold.” He also mentions his staff members at the clinic have worn face masks during the entire pandemic. What We Know: On November 7, during a “Stop the Steal” rally outside of the State Capital in Salem, a group gathering in support of President Donald Trump, LaTulippe discussed his opinions and experiences with the coronavirus. Before being handed the mic, LaTulippe was introduced as a doctor who will be speaking on the “myths of Covid” he went…

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Emily Bauer, a waitress at Red Hook Seafood and Bar in San Antonio, Texas, received a $2,000 tip, but her excitement was cut short when she was told by the restaurant she wouldn’t get a penny of it. What We Know: Bauer had only been a server for about 2 weeks when she went to work her shift on a busy Sunday. According to the news station KVUE, while working her tables, a man was seated in her section that she apologized to numerous times due to the service “being slow.” The man was very understanding and assured her it…

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Jozsef Szajer is a well-known Hungarian politician in a right-wing party led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban. After police broke up a party, he abruptly announced his resignation from the European Parliament, Szajar attended in Brussels. What We Know: On Tuesday is was confirmed Szajar had been at the party, which had violated coronavirus restrictions. He did not comment to Belgian media on the party’s claims of being an all-male orgy in the heart of the city’s gay. Brussels public prosecutor gave a statement describing the events; police had been called on Friday after neighbors complained about noises and found…

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The U.S. soccer federation has come to a settlement based on the working conditions the US women’s soccer team deemed as gender discrimination in a lawsuit filed in March 2019. What We Know: The agreement was filed on Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The settlement will include conditions such as team travel, accommodations, and professional support. The lawsuit included 28 plaintiffs, amongst them were stars Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, and Alex Morgan. In the lawsuit, the players felt as If they were not treated as well as the US men’s soccer team when it…

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