Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The Atlanta Hawks are once again highlighting HBCU excellence as the franchise prepares to host its eighth annual HBCU Night, presented by Chase, on Saturday, Feb. 7, at State Farm Arena. The evening, which coincides with the Hawks’ 7:30 p.m. tipoff against the Charlotte Hornets, is described as a “full-scale…
by Kandiss Edwards February 4, 2026 The singer has been involved with the Fresh Air Fund for more than 30 years. The Mariah Carey youth summer program that introduces middle school students to such topics as robotics and environmental science in partnership with The Fresh Air Fund will continue in 2026. Every summer since 1994,…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 4, 2026 Social media users are seemingly pro Mayor Scott, with one Instagram user pointing out how “the president is building a gold ballroom while people in America are struggling.” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott decided enough was enough while clapping back at a reporter for questioning him about the price…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 4, 2026 Detroit has launched a microgrant program to help local small businesses adopt essential technology and drive economic growth. Detroit is boosting its local business sector with a new fund offering $1,000 microgrants to small, city-based businesses. The Detroit Small Business Technology Fund is designed to help the city’s smallest…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 4, 2026 In a breathtaking video posted on X, Mamdani showcased the building, which he called “one of the most magnificent government buildings in the world.” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the cupola of the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building, named after the city’s first Black…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 4, 2026 The boxer claims the money owed him was paid to his former manager, Al Haymon. Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is trying to win a fight outside the ring. He has filed a lawsuit against Showtime, accusing the cable network of shorting him hundreds of millions of…
by Kandiss Edwards February 4, 2026 The bill, which applies to public libraries and school libraries, would shift responsibility from institutions to individual librarians. Georgia librarians and school media specialists could face criminal charges under legislation moving through the Georgia General Assembly. Senate Bill 74 would remove long-standing legal protections for library workers, placing them…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 4, 2026 This warrant stems from a 2022 hit-and-run accident. Just days after he was released after being arrested in Florida on domestic violence charges, a Baltimore judge has issued another arrest warrant for troubled boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis for violating probation. According to The Ring Magazine, Baltimore Circuit Judge…
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman February 4, 2026 Project ACCLAIM will introduce students at FAMU and Morgan State to the opportunities surrounding asset management. The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has expanded its Project ACCLAIM to help more HBCUs get into asset management. The UNCF announced the news on Feb. 3, as students from Morgan State and…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn February 4, 2026 Kim Burrell explains why she thinks R. Kelly and Diddy deserve forgiveness. Kim Burrell is facing renewed backlash after urging fans to show grace and forgiveness toward her “brothers,” Sean “Diddy” Combs and R. Kelly. The NAACP Image Award–winning gospel singer spoke candidly with Baller Alert at the MusiCares…
