by Kandiss Edwards January 4, 2026 Westbrook, 37, finished the game with 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists, playing for the Kings in his 18th NBA season. Russell Westbrook became the highest-scoring point guard in NBA history. On Jan. 2, Westbrook surpassed Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson’s career point total. The milestone came during the…
by Kandiss Edwards January 4, 2026 Phillis Wheatley is the first published African-American poet. The U.S. Postal Service will honor Phillis Wheatley, the first published African-American poet, with the 49th Black Heritage Stamp, continuing a decades-long series recognizing Black contributions to American history. The stamp, part of the Postal Service’s Black Heritage series that began…
by Kandiss Edwards January 4, 2026 ‘This is ABOUT OIL!!!,’ Representative Jasmine Crockett tweeted. Donald Trump said the United States will tap into Venezuela’s oil reserves after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a press conference, Trump expressed his desire to “make lots of money” by tapping into the Venezuelan oil reserve. The…
by Kandiss Edwards January 3, 2026 Gerald Carter spoke to the police about the alleged incident and claims he did not remove his knife from his pocket during the altercation. Two men were arrested and charged with attempted murder after a dispute over gravy at a North Las Vegas KFC turned into a violent attack…
by Kandiss Edwards January 3, 2026 Arnolds comments were made in response to Lennox’s public statements that watching Martin resurfaced feelings about colorism and jokes directed at darker-skinned women. Actor Tichina Arnold has pushed back against recent claims by singer Ari Lennox that the sitcom Martin promoted colorism. Arnold addressed the issue in remarks…
by Kandiss Edwards January 2, 2026 Zohran Mamdani’s first order of business is to protect the city’s tenants. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed a series of executive orders on Jan. 1 aimed at confronting the city’s longstanding housing crisis and strengthening protections for renters, city officials said. The orders announced on Mamdani’s first…
by Kandiss Edwards January 2, 2026 Lee explained that he is fascinated by Mr. Tenderism Johnson and was curious about the smoked selections. Viral sensation Walter “Mr. Tendernism” Johnson missed a generous $4,000 tip from TikTok food critic Keith Lee. Lee, known for his generosity and city-to-city food tours, pulled up to the Destination Smokehouse, where “Mr….
by Kandiss Edwards December 31, 2025 Hopefully, 2026 brings the record breaking, history making boxer more luck and positive press. Boxing champion Claressa Shields is facing online scrutiny after asking a woman and her children to leave a holiday toy giveaway she hosted in Flint, Michigan. On social media, Shields discussed the incident that occurred…
by Kandiss Edwards December 30, 2025 After being overlooked, the mother of four began to reconsider where she places value and “validation” as an artist. R&B songstress Ciara reflected on her 20-year career accomplishments in a recent interview, including that she was disappointed when her 2013 hit “Body Party” was not nominated for a Grammy…
by Kandiss Edwards December 29, 2025 The service continues a tradition that traces its roots to Dec. 31, 1862. Morris Brown AME Church Freedom’s Eve Midday Watch Service on Dec. 31 in Charleston, South Carolina, continues a tradition that traces its roots to Dec. 31, 1862, when African Americans, specifically those held in enslavement in Confederate…
