by Mary Spiller February 7, 2026 The Fourth Circuit lifted the lower court block on executive orders targeting diversity programs at federal agencies and government contractors. A federal appeals court on Jan. 6 ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to move forward with executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion…
by Mary Spiller February 7, 2026 Owners of a luxury Baccarat Hotel residence claim the boxing star defaulted on a six-figure monthly lease and failed to meet a settlement agreement. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing a breach-of-contract lawsuit from the owners of a luxury Manhattan apartment who allege the retired boxing champion failed to pay…
by Kandiss Edwards February 7, 2026 Organizers encourage supporters to share coverage of the 50th anniversary event using the hashtag #CWG50 to help amplify awareness. Colgate Women’s Games is marking its 50th anniversary this season and will stream its closing events live on Feb 7 at 10:45 a.m EST. The nation’s longest-running indoor track and…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 7, 2026 Dedicated descendants have restored Route 66’s only Black-owned gas station to its former glory and are planning to expand it further. The Threatt Filling Station in Oklahoma, the only Black-owned station on historic Route 66, has been revived by dedicated descendants determined to honor their ancestors’ legacy. Founded in…
by Kandiss Edwards February 7, 2026 The home, valued at about $200,000, is the second project built by Flint River Habitat for Humanity. A Georgia mom who works as a truck driver was given a home thanks to a partnership between Flint River Habitat for Humanity and Phoebe Medical Center. On Feb. 4, Salisia Pascoe…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 7, 2026 The team celebrates Black History Month by spotlighting the wide receiver’s journey To celebrate and acknowledge Black History Month, the Atlanta Falcons released a video highlighting the journey of wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge from an HBCU to the NFL. The team dropped the video showcasing his HBCU…
Source: Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images By now, you’ve probably seen the viral Bad Bunny memes inspired by the Pop superstar’s emotional reaction to winning Album of the Year for his 2025 release Debí Tirar Más Fotos–the first all-Spanish language album to earn that honor–at this year’s star-studded Grammys in LA. What started as an…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 6, 2026 “I’m urging all of my fans, all of your loved ones, to get checked out.” Christopher Reid, “Kid” from the legendary hip-hop group Kid ‘N Play, revealed the full story behind his heart transplant surgery On Good Morning America, Reid told Michael Strahan that he had a…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 6, 2026 Amazon decided to pull the “Melania” film from one Oregon movie theater that used its marquee to mock the first lady. An Oregon movie theater had its “Melania” screenings pulled after posting jokes on its marquee that mocked the first lady’s documentary release. The Lake Theater and Cafe in…
by Kandiss Edwards February 6, 2026 The Illinois congressman took the opportunity to remind those in the room, specifically Trump, about the core principles of Christianity. Rep. Jonathan Jackson gave a pointed prayer for Donald Trump during the National Prayer Breakfast while he stood in silence. On Feb. 5, Trump attended the long-running Washington D.C….
