On June 10, Band-Aid took to Instagram to announce that it will launch a range of bandages in a new array of skin tones “that …
Read moreBand-Aid is finally introducing bandages for diverse skin tones
Summer is a time for celebration, and Dairy Queen’s new Piñata Party Blizzard is the perfect way to put a little more fun in your …
Read moreDairy Queen’s new Piñata Party Blizzard is filled with icing stars
When police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd in broad daylight, it forced many white people to confront the painful but necessary realization that racism …
Remember Fruit Gushers?! The liquid-filled fruit snacks from General Mills were a mainstay of 1990s snack culture, but you won’t often catch an adult snacking …
Read moreWelch’s new fruit snacks are like grown-up Fruit Gushers
It feels like we need to create mini celebrations to pick us up on the regular right now. So we’re grabbing on to all the …
Read moreDunkin’ just released a birthday cake-flavored doughnut
The first surviving set of African American sextuplets recently graduated from high school in Birmingham, Alabama. The Harris sextuplets — Kiera Christine, Kaylynne Antoinett, Kaleb …
Read moreThe first U.S. set of Black sextuplets just graduated high school
As protests against institutional racism and police brutality continue across the country, anti-racism allies and activists are on the lookout for ways they can support …
Read moreBabyNames.com changes homepage to list of Black lives lost
Summer is usually concert season, but things are a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although many live shows have been canceled, …
Read moreGarth Brooks is hosting a concert event at 300 drive-in theaters
Country music superstar trio Lady Antebellum is no more. But fans of the group — which is best known for hits like “Need You Now” …
In 18 years of “The Bachelor” history, there has never been a Black male bachelor leading the reality TV show — until now. Matt James …
Read more‘The Bachelor’ franchise has finally named its first black bachelor
When George Floyd was a second-grader at Frederick Douglass Elementary school in Texas, he had a kindhearted teacher named Waynel Sexton. Every February, Sexton celebrated …
Read moreGeorge Floyd’s 2nd grade teacher saved an essay he wrote when he was in her class
Minnesota resident Kamryn Johnson wanted to do something positive for her community in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s …
Read moreA 9-year-old girl raised over $70,000 for Minneapolis with a friendship bracelet drive
She’s suffered a horrible tragedy, but there’s a bright spot in Gianna Floyd’s future: Texas Southern University offered the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd a …
Read moreGeorge Floyd’s daughter just received a full-ride college scholarship
The coronavirus pandemic has caused production to shut down on a number of TV shows and movies. As of June 12, film and television shows …
Read moreLA County is allowing film and TV production to resume
Whether you prefer fries or chips, it goes without saying that nothing goes better with a burger than a side of potatoes. According to Pringles, …
Read morePringles and Wendy’s teamed up to create a new chip flavor
Streaming giant Netflix has launched a “Black Lives Matter” collection for its subscribers. The new collection consists of more than 50 movies and television shows …
Read moreNetflix launched a new ‘Black Lives Matter’ collection
If there’s anyone who could manage to cheer the world up during a pandemic, it’s Dolly Parton. The certified queen of country music just released …
Read moreDolly Parton just released a hopeful new song about the end of the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us many lessons — and they’re not all about hand-washing and home-schooling. If we weren’t aware of it already, we …
Read moreBritish Vogue put essential workers on its magazine covers
Calling all Costco fans! The wholesale store is finally planning to reopen its food courts and start offering samples to customers again. Free samples used …
Read moreCostco is bringing back samples and reopening food courts
In the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd, people across the country have taken to the streets to protest police brutality and champion …
Read moreProtesters have transformed White House fencing into an artistic monument to racial justice
When it comes to dessert, it seems like there are endless options — pie, cake, ice cream. But the best desserts are those that are …
The “Looney Tunes” reboot on HBO Max serves up plenty of nostalgia and brings to mind fond memories of the original series (for viewers of …
Read moreCharacters in the ‘Looney Tunes’ reboot will not use guns
George Floyd changed the world. I’m sure plenty of people would strongly disagree with that statement. Some have gone out of their way to bring …
Read moreGeorge Floyd’s daughter Gianna talks about her late father in this touching video
Kerry-Anne Perkins and Michael Gordon didn’t plan to have their wedding day “first look” in the middle of a Black Lives Matter protest. In fact, …
Read moreCouple got married during a Black Lives Matter protest and the photos are powerful
“Keep your eyes on the pies.” That’s been Minneapolis baker Rose McGee’s delicious spin on a Civil Rights Movement anthem since she began baking sweet …
Read moreA Minneapolis baker is giving away free ‘comfort pies’ to console her community
For eight minutes and 46 seconds, the world watched as George Floyd’s life evaporated under the weight of a Minneapolis police officer’s knee. He pleaded …
Read moreI’m the mother of two black sons and George Floyd’s death is my worst nightmare
Like so many other companies, the Lego Group took a stance on racism and police brutality last week. But when the company temporarily halted the …
New Jersey has become the first state to include climate change in the curriculum of its K-12 schools. The new standards will go into effect …
Read moreNew Jersey just became the first state to include climate change in school curriculum
The fight against racism is emotionally charged — and it should be — because it involves lives and livelihoods. But in order to tackle an …
Read moreHere’s the difference between being ‘not racist’ and being ‘anti-racist’
Being a health care worker has never been tougher. COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, with thousands of American people still in hospitals being …
Read moreAfter long hospital shifts, nurses are taking to the streets to treat injured protesters
Update June 25, 2020: Sonic reached out to us to share that the planned launch of this red, white and blue slushie has been canceled. …
The coronavirus may have taken away our ability to be completely carefree this summer — but it will never take away our ability to enjoy …
Read moreYou can buy Skittles freezer pops at Walmart this summer
When a group of protestors in Washington D.C. found themselves stuck in a residential area after curfew, one neighbor opened his doors to help folks …
Read moreDC man let 70 protestors stay in his home after police dispersed them during curfew
Kanye West has announced he plans to fully cover college tuition for Gianna Floyd, the daughter of George Floyd, ensuring her access to higher education …
Read moreKanye West set up a college fund for George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter
She might be one of the world’s most famous expatriates, but Meghan Markle is still concerned about her native country. As protests against police violence …
Read moreMeghan Markle gave a powerful graduation speech about racism and recent protests
Like chocolate, ranch dressing goes with almost everything (except chocolate). Put it on salad, use it as dip for chicken nuggets and veggies — it …
Martin Folsom, 18, has been homeless off and on most of his life. On July 23, he will graduate as valedictorian of his class at …
Read moreA homeless high school student was named valedictorian of his graduating class
Across the country, restaurants have been closed to customers due to the coronavirus pandemic. While some were able to get by offering takeout and delivery, …
Read moreCracker Barrel is selling beer and wine in some locations
Racism has no place on any street — including Sesame Street. That’s the message the beloved children’s show shared on social media this week in …
Read more‘Sesame Street’ will join CNN town hall this weekend to help speak out against racism
Masses of people have gathered around the United States in recent days in a call for racial equality and justice. The death of Minneapolis resident …
Read moreHere’s where to donate to support the fight for racial justice
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Read moreJif’s new squeezable pouch makes it even easier to get your peanut butter fix
Dutch amusement park Walibi Holland had an extra-long off-season this year due to the coronavirus. But that didn’t stop its staff from making use of …
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Read more‘Just Mercy’ is now available to stream for free as education on systemic racism
Australia recently survived a horrifying season of wildfires — the worst one ever, according to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. But at one …
Read moreAustralian wildlife park welcomes first koala joey born since wildfires
On May 25, George Floyd was murdered by white police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis during a routine arrest. As the senseless cruelty of the …
Read morePeople are coming together to clean up neighborhoods that were damaged by looting
We’re living in strange, difficult times. But against all odds, those in the younger generation are still doing remarkable things. Dorothy Jean “DJ” Tillman, a …
Read more14-year-old girl just graduated with her master’s degree
After a four-year hiatus, Britney Spears is back. The pop princess has released music for the first time since “Glory,” her 2016 album. “Mood Ring …
Read moreBritney Spears releases first ‘new’ music in 4 years
The pandemic has forced us to take many aspects of our lives online. By now, we’re all used to managing distance learning for our kids …
Read moreDads adopt their infant son over Zoom during the pandemic
Looking for ways to beat the heat? Taco Bell’s new freeze flavors are sure to become a summer chill staple. New for summer 2020, Taco’s …
Read moreTaco Bell launched 2 colorful new freeze flavors perfect for summer
If you’ve got that home-renovation itch and need some new inspiration to get your creative juices flowing, then you’ll be excited to hear HGTV’s “Home …
When we told you back in March that “Hocus Pocus 2” was officially happening, there were limited details about the cast. While we all hoped …
Read moreSarah Jessica Parker says all 3 Sanderson sisters could return for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’