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The United States has reached another milestone in its ongoing battle against coronavirus. During his Friday speech from the White House, President Joe Biden announced the country has administered 300 million COVID vaccine shots in his first 150 days in office. POTUS called the feat “a truly American accomplishment,” crediting scientists, the American people, and a “whole-of-government” response. […]
Emory’s School of Medicine apologized on Wednesday to 83-year-old Marion Hood for rejecting his application over six decades ago because he was Black, per Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I am sorry I must write you that we are not authorized to consider for admission a member of the Negro race. I regret that we cannot help you,” the […]
A New Jersey city has paid tribute to George Floyd by erecting a 700-pound statue in his image. According to CBS News, the bronze structure was unveiled Wednesday outside Newark’s city hall, where it will remain on display for at least a year. The piece, which shows Floyd sitting on a bench, was commissioned by actor/director Leon Pinkney and created by […]
Chrissy Teigen’s team has addressed the claims made by designer and former Project Runway contestant Michael Costello stating in a new report that screenshots he recently shared are not genuine. As Business Insider’s Kat Tenbarge reported Thursday, there are “technical inconsistencies” in the purported DM excerpts Costello shared earlier this week. When sharing then, Costello said […]
NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton is facing backlash after appearing in a new anti-vaccine documentary. In a clip from a new documentary titled “Covid and the Vaccine: Truth, Lies and Misconceptions Revealed,” the former Utah Jazz point guard shares his thoughts about COVID-19 and the vaccination rollout. “This isn’t a virus cheating us of this opportunity,” […]
Have the terrifying “murder hornets” returned to the U.S.? Experts aren’t sure. According to CNN, researchers in Washington state found a dead Asian giant hornet north of Seattle on Wednesday, marking the first “murder hornet” sighting in the U.S. this year. The Washington State Department of Agriculture said this particular insect was discovered “dried out” and had emerged earlier than usual, […]
Tell me what you know about Juneteenth, Juneteenth. The holiday that America ignored for over a century is now federally recognized. Juneteenth Independence Day, also known as Jubilee Day, also known as “Not July 4th,” has been a tradition powered by Black people for more than 150 years, and has left an indelible mark in […]
Nature, as the kids say, is healing. Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN) says one of its intensive care units has not a single COVID-19 patient for the first time in over 14 months. The network took to Twitter on Wednesday to make the announcement, along with a video of staff at Toronto General Hospital’s Medical-Surgical Intensive Care […]
It’s no secret that social media stars have become a huge target for online trolls. Case in point: a 36-year-old mother whose viral transformation videos have garnered millions of TikTok likes and countless critical comments. Alicia Hebner, who goes by Princess Glitterhead on social media, made headlines earlier this year for her series of glow-up videos centered on her snap-in dentures. […]
Victoria’s Secret is ramping up its revival efforts. According to the New York Times, the American lingerie brand has kicked off a sweeping initiative that aims to promote inclusivity and redefine its signature brand of “sexy.” The company will reportedly do this by phasing out its Angels imagery, displaying mannequins of various body types, and expanding its offerings […]
