by Kandiss Edwards February 5, 2026 Pastor Jamal Bryant called out Pam Bondi after a “white evangelical nationalist” interrupted his church service.  On Feb. 1, the alleged agitator entered the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to confront Pastor Bryant. The pastor took to his self-titled podcast to discuss the “propaganda and disturbance.” He called on…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 5, 2026 ‘We are pleased with the arbitrator’s ruling and remain committed to ensuring Terry’s due process rights are protected and that he is afforded the presumption of innocence throughout this process,’ said the National Basketball Players Association After an illegal gambling scheme placed Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier…

by Kandiss Edwards February 5, 2026 Allegedly, Aaron married Margarita in a ceremony that emphasized spiritual commitment rather than legal formalities. The family of Quinton Aaron, best known for his role in The Blind Side, claims his “wife” is making medical decisions for him and has no legal authority to do so, as the marriage…

by Kandiss Edwards February 5, 2026 Under the parameters of the bill, School districts will have the authority to determine how the policy is enforced. On Jan. 28, the Georgia House proposed a bill to ban the use of cellphones in public high schools.  Legislation to restrict cellphone use in Georgia public high schools has…

by Mitti Hicks February 5, 2026 The department is calling the initiative STREETS (Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Supports). The program is part of President Donald Trump’s new Great American Recovery Initiative. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says it will invest $100 million to tackle homelessness, combat substance abuse,…

by Kandiss Edwards February 4, 2026 The singer has been involved with the Fresh Air Fund for more than 30 years. The Mariah Carey youth summer program that introduces middle school students to such topics as robotics and environmental science in partnership with The Fresh Air Fund will continue in 2026. Every summer since 1994,…

by Sharelle B. McNair February 4, 2026 Social media users are seemingly pro Mayor Scott, with one Instagram user pointing out how “the president is building a gold ballroom while people in America are struggling.” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott decided enough was enough while clapping back at a reporter for questioning him about the price…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 4, 2026 Detroit has launched a microgrant program to help local small businesses adopt essential technology and drive economic growth. Detroit is boosting its local business sector with a new fund offering $1,000 microgrants to small, city-based businesses. The Detroit Small Business Technology Fund is designed to help the city’s smallest…

by Sharelle B. McNair February 4, 2026 In a breathtaking video posted on X, Mamdani showcased the building, which he called “one of the most magnificent government buildings in the world.” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the cupola of the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building, named after the city’s first Black…