by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 20, 2026 Jarvis Moore says his arrest is an act of retaliation. An Alabama jail officer in Morgan County is speaking out after being arrested and hit with felony charges over allegations he extorted inmates for their personal poperty. Jarvis Moore says he was fired over stolen honey buns. Moore, a…
by Kandiss Edwards February 20, 2026 Delta officials said that the airline will cover the full cost of repairs for Sturdivant’s wheelchair. Delta Air Lines has pledged to repair the customized wheelchair of Ms. Wheelchair America 2026, who said the airline damaged it during a recent flight, leaving her unable to travel for her advocacy…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 20, 2026 Singer and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Shamari DeVoe is proudly pursuing a nursing degree and sharing the journey with fans. Shamari DeVoe is reportedly nearing completion of her Master of Science in nursing, proudly documenting her journey as an extern and sharing updates with fans on social media….
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 20, 2026 Families along the proposed rail route say the move reflects a long history of land extraction in this part of Georgia. A railroad company led by a descendant of an enslaver is using eminent domain to take land from one of Georgia’s largest Black-owned farms. In 2024, the Georgia…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 20, 2026 “I like to mess around. And, you know, sometimes you can go too far.” Comedian Druski did not win a friendship with Seattle Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba when he mispronounced the NFL Offensive Player of the Year’s name while presenting him with the award during Super Bowl week…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 20, 2026 Sources say Johnson cited precedent over how other high-profile figure deaths were handled. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) claims precedent, not politics, lies in his decision to deny Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol, CNN reports. The request came from the…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 20, 2026 With the support of the governor, Stratton is attempting to set herself up as a front runner against main rivals, U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly ahead of the March 17 primary to fill the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin who is retiring. Illinois’…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 20, 2026 Through a partnership with Joby, Uber will offer Blade flights through its app If you’re sick of being stuck in traffic or need a faster way to get to your destination, Uber has something for you! The ride-sharing company will offer electric air taxis in select cities…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 20, 2026 Granger gave Black woman to Black woman support by highlighting that sometimes it’s just not the right time for a certain candidate. Lindsey Granger, co-host of The Hill’s Rising, had to school her co-host that nothing is off the table in politics as a new poll reveals Kamala…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 20, 2026 The South African preschool teacher convicted of raping and drowning her 4-year-old stepdaughter is asking for leniency in her sentencing. Amber-Lee Hughes, 26, testified Feb. 18 during sentencing proceedings at the High Court’s Gauteng Division in Johannesburg, telling the court she believed the child, Nada-Jane Challita, was “better off…
