John Davidson has been a hot topic online for going on 24 hours. The Tourette’s advocate sparked tense reactions after he shouted the n-word while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting during the BAFTA Awards. Despite airing hours after the show wrapped, the BBC did not edit out the racial slur. Meanwhile, they…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 23, 2026 Sometimes you just have to read the room. California Governor Gavin Newsom drew a crowd—and some criticism—during his Young Man in a Hurry book tour after making a comment about a low SAT score and comparing it to a majority Black crowd in Atlanta. Newsom sat down with…
by Mitti Hicks February 23, 2026 In response to the drug lord’s death, violent clashes erupted in the western part of Mexico. The U.S. State Department is urging Americans in certain areas in Mexico to shelter in place “until further notice” following an outbreak of violence in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The warning to…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 23, 2026 The action follows a late-2024 investigation launched after Georgia voters reported receiving partially prefilled absentee ballot materials. New research is fueling election fraud claims promoted by the Republican Party, though the analysis found the fraud was reportedly conducted by America PAC, a group backed by billionaire and X owner…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 23, 2026 Aleti Crystal is a famed professional man beater in Nigeria, but only uses her power against abusive men. A professional man-beater is in the business of vigilante justice, particularly against abusive men. Aleti Crystal appeared on the TUBTS podcast to reveal her thought-provoking venture. Crystal is a modern-day superhero…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 23, 2026 The public statement is a first. For the first time publicly, JPMorgan Chase has admitted to closing President Donald Trump’s bank accounts following the Jan 6. attacks—and the president knew about it, the Associated Press reports. The admission came amid a court filing submitted in Trump’s $5 billion…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 23, 2026 ‘I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing.’ Although he has been fighting exhibitions since retiring from boxing, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to the boxing ring after his exhibition bout with Mike Tyson in April. According…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 23, 2026 No cause of death was reported The WNBA announced that one of its former players, Kara Braxton, a two-time champion with the Detroit Shock, has died at age 43. Although no cause of death was listed, the league stated that she played for various teams throughout her…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 23, 2026 Teddy Riley is shifting his stance on defending R. Kelly, acknowledging that “words carry weight,” especially when it comes to survivors. Teddy Riley is walking back recent comments defending R. Kelly after previously saying he planned to “bring in investors” to release 25 albums the singer reportedly recorded while…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 23, 2026 DOE Secretary Linda McMahon claims the sentiment of equity is a disguise. Portland, Oregon Public Schools’ Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) is under investigation from the Trump Administration’s Department of Education (DOE), claiming the center focuses solely on Black students when there are larger issues, before it…
