by Ann Brown February 21, 2026 More than 100 teenagers gathered in the parking lot of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, Long Island, as part of what police described as an illegal “takeover.” By Robert Hill Eleven New York teens were arrested after gathering at Green Acres Mall in Nassau County, New York, and…
by Kandiss Edwards February 21, 2026 Ramona Rakestra is fighting for the return of her Supplemental Security Income after the government claimed she is not a natural-born citizen. A Dallas woman, Ramona Rakestraw, is fighting for the return of her Supplemental Security Income (SSI) after the government claimed she is not a natural-born citizen. Rakestraw,…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 21, 2026 “We’re basically rewriting history.” Nearly 40 years after the first Jamaican bobsleigh team debuted at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, inspiring the 1994 hit movie, Cool Runnings, the team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, is looking to build on that foundation. “What happened in the…
by Daron Pressley February 21, 2026 Black History Month often centers on America’s largest cities. But smaller and mid-size cities have plenty to offer. Black History Month often centers on America’s largest cities. But some of the most powerful, under-told stories of African American resilience, innovation, and institution-building unfold in smaller Northeastern destinations. This year,…
by Kandiss Edwards February 21, 2026 The civil rights icon died Feb. 17. He was 84. The late Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.’s non-profit organization, The Rainbow PUSH Coalition organization, has released the schedule for the civil right icon’s public services. Jackson, 84, died on Feb. 17. He will lie in state Feb. 25 and…
by Kandiss Edwards February 21, 2026 Employees are now embracing extended breaks, including mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years. An increasing number of U.S. employees have decided that a linear, uninterrupted career trajectory is no longer necessary, opting to take extended breaks throughout their careers. Employees are now embracing extended breaks, including mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, and…
Source: Rémy Martin Storied cognac house Rémy Martin is extending its impactful This Is My City series to Miami and Los Angeles where one emerging creative in each city will win a $20,000 microgrant and tailored mentorship. Building on the success of last year’s This Is My City tour stops in New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Atlanta, the…
by Kandiss Edwards February 21, 2026 According to the post, Walls was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer during her annual checkup in June 2025. Bernard Freeman, also known as Texas rapper “Bun B,” is celebrating after his wife, Queenie Walls, beat breast cancer. Video of Walls ringing the bell, signifying an end to her…
by Ahsan Washington February 20, 2026 Black executives have transformed corporate America 2026 National Leadership Day celebrates Black executives who have transformed corporate America and public institutions while highlighting leaders who reshape power structures and create economic value through their roles. These executives demonstrate meaningful leadership through their work both in boardrooms and in the…
by Kandiss Edwards February 20, 2026 Under terms of a plea agreement Ferguson’s son, who was driving without a license at the time, will remain in juvenile custody until he reaches age 19. A Florida father was convicted of manslaughter for a 2023 car crash that killed a grandmother and three children. Richard Seymour Ferguson…
