Author: Netayu Hill

Netayu Hill was a digital intern at Unmutedco.

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that extends civil rights protections to members of the LGBTQ community. What We Know: The bill aims to stop discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The majority of House Republicans are against the bill and may stop it in the Senate unless changes are made. The legislation passed 224 to 206 in favor of the bill. The Equality Act, as it is known, has been passed by the House of Representatives twice now. On the other hand, Republicans express concern that the act is dangerous. In…

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76-year-old Martin Gugino filed a lawsuit against the city of Buffalo and members of the city’s police force. What We Know: During the Black Lives Matter protests on June 4, 2020, Buffalo Police forcefully pushed protestor Martin Gugino in Niagara Square. Niagara Square is famous for being a place for Buffalo citizens to exercise their right to protest. It has been the home of many Presidential visits and civil rights protests. On Monday, the lawsuit was filed stating that Gugino was unlawfully assaulted by Buffalo police. The officers involved in the lawsuit are Officers Robert McCabe, Aaron Torgalski (who were…

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James Burke, a lead singer of the Chicago soul group The Five Stairsteps, died of pneumonia on February 19th. What We Know: Dennis Burke, brother, and bandmate of James told Rolling Stone that James died of pneumonia unrelated to COVID-19. Burke was only 70-years-old when he passed. Dennis says his brother was a very creative person. He was skilled in guitar, songwriting, singing, and even painting. The Five Stairsteps are responsible for the 1970’s classic hit “O-o-h Child”. The family band consisted of four sons and one daughter. Clarence Jr., James, Dennis, Keni, and Alohe became the “First Family of…

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A new Netflix series is in development from Kenya Barris and 50 Cent based on the book, The 50th Law. What We Know: New York Times Bestselling book The 50th Law, is a strategy self-help book by 50 Cent and Robert Greene. The book talks about the early life of Curtis Jackson, or as he is more commonly known 50 Cent. According to Deadline, the executive producers of Black-ish, Kenya Barris and Hale Rothstein are writing the script for the pilot of the series. Rothstein reportedly brought The 50th Law project to Barris’ attention.  50 Cent has a lot on…

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Former Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder’s Legal Team says “Neglecting a city is not a crime.” What We Know: Former Governor Rick Snyder’s representatives argue that the charges against him regarding the Flint Water Crisis should be dismissed. According to Metro Times, Snyder’s defense attorney Brian Lennon states “Neglecting a city is not a crime. Nor did Governor Snyder have any duties ‘owed specifically to Flint.’” In their motion to quash the indictment, the team argues that the two charges of Willful Neglect of Duty from January should be dropped because they came from Genesee County while Snyder worked in Ingham County. …

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