Author: Alldon Thompson, Staff Writer

Yemen faces a severe health crisis as the coronavirus worsens, putting millions of children at risk of intense starvation. What We Know: The Associated Press reported the UNICEF said, “Yemen five years on: Children, conflict and COVID-19.” The report targets that the number of malnourished Yemeni children may reach 2.4 million by the end of the year, this is a 20% increase in the current figure. The United UNICEF warned, “As Yemen devastated health system and infrastructure struggle to cope with coronavirus, the already dire situation for children is likely to deteriorate considerably.” Furthermore, Yemen is suffering from the conflict…

Violators have struck again, damaging another one of Bloomberg’s campaign offices. What We Know: Firstly, Michael Bloomberg’s campaign manager, Kevin Sheekey, issued a statement explaining that the authorities have yet to identify the violators. Sheekey said, “While we do not know who is directly responsible, we do know Senator Bernie Sanders and his campaign have repeatedly invoked this language, and the word ‘oligarch’ specifically when discussing Mike Bloomberg and his campaign.” Furthermore, Sheekey also said, “Sen. Sanders’ refusal to denounce these illegal acts is a sign of his inability to lead, and his willingness to condone and promote Trump-like rhetoric…

Six Democratic presidential candidates battled it out on stage at the Paris Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada during the Democratic presidential debate. Here is the full recap: Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, and Michael Bloomberg participated in the February 19 debate. The debate’s moderators were Lester Holt, Chuck Todd,  Hallie Jackson, Vanessa Hauc, and Jon Ralston. The Las Vegas Nevada debate showed that the candidates can brawl. Bloomberg had no chance against his associate candidates (It’s a long one). Candidates took chances together to tank the former mayor of New York. If it wasn’t about…

The Real has reached its 1,000th episode, and Loni Love sends a special message to former co-host Tamar Braxton. What We Know: Firstly, Monday, The Real co-hosts Love, Tamera Mowry, new member Amanda Seales, Adrienne Bailon, and Jeannie Mai shared a special moment of reaching their 1,000th episode. Bailon said, “We really are the show that people doubted for a really long time.” She added, “They never thought that a show like ours that represents women of color and women in general, that a show like ours would make it to the thousandth episode.” Mai admitted, “You also think that…

Phoenix (AP) reported U.S. Judge in Arizona sides with immigration in the complaint against inhumane and unsanitary conditions in U.S. Border Patrol facilities in the state. What We Know:  In brief, the verdict came after the conclusion of a seven-day trial. Attorneys spoke on behalf of migrants who sued in 2015. Attorneys argued that Border Patrol Facilities housed migrants in cold, overcrowded, inhumane, and unsanitary conditions.  Migrants have long cried about conditions referring to facilities as hieleras, or iceboxes. According to NBC News, an order decreed in 2016 required agencies to provide migrants held for over 12 hours with mats and…

An African American Cedar Rapids man kidnapped a white woman and made her watch Roots. What We Know: In brief, Robert Lee Noye, 52, allegedly held the unnamed woman captive at a residence in the 700 block of Second Avenue SW. He then forced her to watch the historic 1977 9-hour series Roots. Daily Mail reports the two were in an on-off relationship for years. Noye expressed he forced the unnamed woman to watch the film so, “she understands her racism,” according to a criminal complaint.  The complaint added, Noye ordered the woman to “remain seated and watch the movie…

Winston-Salem, N.C. Associated Press (AP) reported Wake Forest University president publicly issued an apology for the school’s past involvement in slavery. What We Know: The university’s president, Nathan Hatch, issued an apology during the school’s Founder’s Day ceremonies. A series of racially charged incidents had occurred at the university, stirring up racial tension on campus. The incidents included anonymous bigoted emails sent to faculty members. AP reported that schools around the South, and many more are brainstorming solutions for the issue of past involvement with slavery. Hatch said, “It is important and overdue that, on behalf of Wake Forest University,…

Thieves posing as the Wu-Tang Clan scammed several luxury hotels in Atlanta, car rentals, and studios out of more than $100,000. What We Know: Firstly, U.S. District Court in Atlanta claims Walker Washington and Aaron Barnes-Burpo told hotel workers they were with Roc Nation. According to thegrio, Billboard reported the suspects booked 10 rooms at the hotel. The suspects claimed to be for an artist and entourage. The reservation was made listing Roc Nation and the Wu-Tang Clan. A staff member grew uncertain of the group and immediately contacted Roc Nation to confirm their identity; but, the company had no…

Nevada Democrats created a revised plan for the Feburary 22 caucuses. What We Know: The revised plan will include proper measures in avoiding a report of the past problems in Iowa’s votes; the process will encompass iPads and internet connection, but caucus organizers will receive the tech a few weeks before voting. The Charlotte Observer reported, Nevada Democrats issued a memo saying there will be a two-step process for reporting results consisting of submissions made by phone and electronically. The Democratic Party was commissioned to use an app for voting during the Des Moines Iowa Caucus on February 3. Unfortunately,…

Jaylan Butler, 20, is seeking justice after being wrongfully detained by police officers in Quad Cities. What We Know: Illinois police officers committed despicable acts, threatening to shoot Butler while pointing a gun to his forehead. The arrest happened while the black college athlete traveled with his school’s swim team on February 24, 2019. The Washington Times reported, the team took a moment to stretch their legs, and the coach suggested taking a picture in front of a “Buckle Up, It’s The Law” roadside sign for the team’s social media account. Butler said, “As I took the picture, there was…