Author: Alex Haynes

Alex Haynes is Editor-at-Large for Urban Newsroom and Contributing Editor to the UNR-sub brands Unmuted News and BLKALERTS. A 20 year media veteran, he hosts various shows, podcasts and specials across the Unmuted Networks family.

The Supreme Court is currently enmeshed in a consequential case regarding the possibility of removing former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot in Colorado. This is due to his actions to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Oral arguments before the nine justices commenced shortly after 10 a.m. and are anticipated to extend over several hours. Should Trump face a negative outcome, the ramifications could be far-reaching as other states may follow suit, creating obstacles for his campaign to regain the presidency this autumn. Conservative-controlled governments have also cautioned that they may endeavor to eliminate President Joe…

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Richard Roundtree, the actor best known for his role in “Shaft,” dies at 81 What We Know: Richard Roundtree, the actor best known for his role as private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film “Shaft,” has died at the age of 81. Roundtree’s manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed his death in a statement to Variety, saying that the actor died on Tuesday afternoon after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Roundtree’s performance in “Shaft” was groundbreaking, as it was one of the first major Hollywood films to feature a black male lead. He would go on to reprise the role…

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As the House returns to work, House Minority Leader officially opens an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. Here’s our 3W’s: What We Know: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has directed Republican-led committees to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. McCarthy claimed Biden had lied to the American people about his knowledge of his family’s foreign business dealings. The Republican-led House Oversight committee launched an investigation in January into allegations that Biden profited from his son Hunter’s business dealings while he was vice president. McCarthy apparently abandoned his previous vow that an impeachment inquiry would occur through a vote…

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NEW YORK (Unmuted News) — After a remarkable 29-season run, HBO’s acclaimed newsmagazine, “Real Sports,” hosted by Bryant Gumbel, is set to bid farewell to its audience, as announced by the network. The show has been a pioneering force in sports journalism, earning accolades for its insightful coverage of social and economic issues surrounding athletics. As it prepares to conclude its journey, let’s reflect on the impactful legacy it leaves behind. What We Know: “Real Sports” has served as the sports equivalent of “60 Minutes,” delving into issues that transcend the playing fields. Over nearly three decades, it has provided…

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Emmy-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones, known for his role in “This Is Us,” passed away at 66 due to a pulmonary issue. Throughout his career, his warmth and talent left a lasting impact. Tributes from the entertainment ministry began pouring in over the internet tonight. What We Know: Jones began at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, showcasing his love for the stage. He earned a Tony nomination and Drama Desk Award for his performance in “Clyde’s” on Broadway. His inner beauty shone through his Emmy-winning performance on “This Is Us.” Survived by his daughter, Jasmine Cephas Jones, who also won an…

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Hamilton County Judge Amanda Dunn on Tuesday dismissed the first-degree murder and aggravated robbery convictions of Angel Bumpass, 28, news outlets reported. Bumpass was 24 when she was convicted in 2019 in the slaying of Franklin Bonner, 68. A medical examiner determined he suffocated after being bound to a kitchen table with duct tape covering his feet, arms, nose and mouth in 2009. What We Know: Angel Bumpass, once convicted and sentenced to life in prison for a murder committed when she was 13, has been declared innocent and had her case dismissed by Hamilton County Judge Amanda Dunn. The conviction was…

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Alena McQuarter is a 14-year-old college student who is making history. She is the youngest person to intern at NASA, the youngest Black person to get accepted to medical school, and the founder of Brown STEM Girl, an organization for girls of color who want to study science, technology, engineering, and math. What We Know: She graduated from high school at 12 years old. She is a senior at Arizona State University and will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical biological sciences with a minor in global health. She is expected to graduate with a master’s in…

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LOS ANGELES — In a high-profile legal case that drew widespread attention, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of shooting hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the foot following a Los Angeles party in 2020. This verdict marked the culmination of a trial that shed light on the challenges faced by Black women when reporting abuse and underscored the impact of violence against women in the entertainment industry. What We Know: The trial began on Monday and concluded on Tuesday, highlighting the harrowing experiences Megan endured and raising awareness about violence…

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LeBron James’ son, Bronny, was rushed to a hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during a basketball workout on Monday. What We Know: Bronny was unconscious when he was taken to the hospital, but he is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU. The James family spokesperson thanked the USC medical and athletic staff for their “incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes.” Bronny is a rising talent in basketball and recently committed to play for the Trojans. He is expected to end up in the NBA and has followed in his father’s footsteps by…

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President Joe Biden is set to establish a national monument commemorating Emmett Till, the Black teenager who suffered a tragic fate in 1955, sparking the Civil Rights Movement and his mother’s activism. What We Know: The monument, named the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, will span three sites in Illinois and Mississippi. The monument will protect and honor locations significant to Till’s life, death, and the acquittal of his white killers, along with his mother’s activism that galvanized the Civil Rights Movement. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions over racial matters in the United States, including debates on…

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