by Kandiss Edwards February 5, 2026 Both the lawsuit and the Piedmont Historical Society thoroughly detail the extended campaign against the Dearings. Descendants of the first Black family to own property in Piedmont, California, have filed a lawsuit against the city over the 1924 seizure of their ancestors’ home. The complaint, filed in Alameda County…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 5, 2026 “Why is it so hard to believe a Black man?” After requesting that an interviewer stop asking about a white fighter who had nothing to do with his upcoming match, Deontay Wilder left the television studio exclaiming, “Why is it so hard to believe a Black man?” Derek Chisora…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 5, 2026 Shaboozy clarified his comments in a tweet. Country music star Shaboozy is now saying he “should have been more intentional” before saying that immigrants “built this country” in his Grammy acceptance speech. Shaboozy, born Collins Chibueze, took to social media on Feb. 3 to address the backlash in an…
by Mitti Hicks February 5, 2026 “Mass Somali immigration makes the United States weaker, poorer, and erodes social trust,” Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) told Breitbart News. Rep. Brandon Gill, a Republican from Texas, has introduced legislation to halt immigration from Somalia for 25 years. Gill reasoning behind the Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act is Somalis “failure…
by Jameelah Mullen February 5, 2026 Is he playing in Black people’s faces during Black History Month? As he continues efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, President Donald Trump announced plans to include Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes. In a Feb 3 proclamation, the president stated…
by Kandiss Edwards February 5, 2026 Pastor Jamal Bryant called out Pam Bondi after a “white evangelical nationalist” interrupted his church service. On Feb. 1, the alleged agitator entered the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to confront Pastor Bryant. The pastor took to his self-titled podcast to discuss the “propaganda and disturbance.” He called on…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 5, 2026 ‘We are pleased with the arbitrator’s ruling and remain committed to ensuring Terry’s due process rights are protected and that he is afforded the presumption of innocence throughout this process,’ said the National Basketball Players Association After an illegal gambling scheme placed Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier…
by Kandiss Edwards February 5, 2026 Allegedly, Aaron married Margarita in a ceremony that emphasized spiritual commitment rather than legal formalities. The family of Quinton Aaron, best known for his role in The Blind Side, claims his “wife” is making medical decisions for him and has no legal authority to do so, as the marriage…
by Kandiss Edwards February 5, 2026 Under the parameters of the bill, School districts will have the authority to determine how the policy is enforced. On Jan. 28, the Georgia House proposed a bill to ban the use of cellphones in public high schools. Legislation to restrict cellphone use in Georgia public high schools has…
by Mitti Hicks February 5, 2026 The department is calling the initiative STREETS (Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Supports). The program is part of President Donald Trump’s new Great American Recovery Initiative. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says it will invest $100 million to tackle homelessness, combat substance abuse,…
