by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 The man must return the money after receiving a settlement over the same crime in a civil suit. An exonerated man who was jailed for 25 years in a Michigan prison may repay the $1 million given to him for the wrongful conviction. Desmond Ricks spent a quarter-century in…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 Pastor Jamal Bryant wants naysayers to focus on bigger battles within the church community. Pastor Jamal Bryant, the lead pastor at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, is letting the saints have it over their opinions regarding his wife’s now-infamous formal dress. The couple sparked controversy when Karri Turner Bryant…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 Their families are now seeking legal action against H-E-B and the trucker for negligence. Four girlfriends returning from a road trip looking to take in Colorado’s mountain views were killed in a crash involving a truck driver who authorities say was distracted by his phone. Lakeshia Brown, 19, Myunique…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 7, 2026 Gumbs was a vocal critic of the city’s previous, and highly controversial, mayor. The City of South Fulton has begun a new era of leadership, swearing in its first Black woman mayor. Carmalitha Gumbs, a founding City Council member, was sworn in at the historic inauguration ceremony on Jan….
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 6, 2026 Ahead of her indictment, Bennett resigned from her position within the Georgia General Assembly. Another Georgia lawmaker has been indicted on pandemic fraud charges. State Rep. Karen Bennett, a Democrat who represents the Stone Mountain area within Metro Atlanta, was indicted Jan. 5 by a federal grand jury for…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 6, 2026 Pastor Bryant has defended his wife and her dress. Church leaders are adding their two cents in the growing controversy surrounding an evening dress worn by Pastor Jamal Bryant’s wife Karri Turner. Bishop Patrick Wooden did not mince words in his latest sermon. “So, I guess our objection to…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 5, 2026 With a shrinking talent pool for pilots, Lookup Flight Academy hopes to fill the gap with diverse applicants. A Black-owned flight school in Metro Atlanta has pledged a million dollars to get more diverse pilots in the air. Owned by Michael Ojo, Lookup Flight Academy is Gwinnett County’s first…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 5, 2026 Shanice has played Mrs. Obama since the show’s debut in 2022. Shanice is entering her own renaissance era with new stages and singles on her horizon. The 90s singer known for her hit track “I Love Your Smile” has delighted fans with her starring role in 44 the musical….
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 5, 2026 Johnson is also paving the way for Black women politicians to win big in Georgia. Alicia Johnson has officially made history as the first Black woman to serve in Georgia’s Public Service Commission. Johnson participated in a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony Dec. 29 at the commission chambers in Atlanta. However,…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 5, 2026 The father-son duo have another NBA player to add to their dynasty, Steph’s younger brother Seth. Steph and Dell Curry have a new NBA record to celebrate together. Although Dell Curry has been retired for decades, he now holds a new NBA record thanks to his son, Steph. As…
