Postal Worker Shot and Killed While Delivering Mail in DeKalb County
Officials say 31-year-old Dequavious Graves, a letter carrier who worked for the Postal Service for about four years, was driving his mail route in the 2700 block of Oxford Drive near Flat Shoals Road just before 7 p.m. when he was struck by gunfire. The attack occurred in the Metro Atlanta area of DeKalb County. Neighbors…
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell Announces Run for Congress
Hip-hop pioneer and longtime community activist Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell has officially announced his campaign for the United States Congress, marking a new chapter in the career of one of Miami’s most outspoken cultural figures. Campbell, best known as the frontman of the groundbreaking rap group , said his decision to run is rooted in decades of…
Miss J Alexander Opens Up About Surviving 2022 Stroke and Road to Recovery
Fashion icon and television personality Miss J Alexander is speaking candidly about a serious health scare that nearly changed his life forever. The runway coach and longtime judge on recently revealed that he suffered a stroke in 2022 — an experience he describes as both frightening and transformative. According to Miss J, the stroke came as a…
Henry Sampson — Black History Month Spotlight
On this day of Black History Month, we proudly spotlight Engineer Henry T. Sampson — a groundbreaking nuclear engineer, inventor, and trailblazer whose scientific achievements helped shape modern technology. Early Life & Education Born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1934, Dr. Sampson began his academic journey at Morehouse College before transferring to Purdue University, where he earned his Bachelor…
Perdue Truck Driver Identified After Fatal Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel Crash
Authorities have identified the driver who died when his Perdue Farms tractor‑trailer plunged off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel (CBBT) early Sunday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2026, on the southbound span just south of Fisherman’s Island near the North Channel Bridge, officials said. The single‑vehicle wreck sent the tractor‑trailer…
Rapper Tone Loc Hospitalized After Medical Emergency; Misses Mardi Gras Appearance
Legendary hip‑hop artist Tone Loc, known for iconic hits like Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina, was hospitalized this weekend following a medical emergency that occurred while he was traveling to a scheduled appearance in the South. Organizers of the Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras parade announced that Loc, who was set to serve as…
Fantasia’s Husband Kendall Taylor Proposes Again During Valentine’s Day Concert
Grammy-winning singer Fantasia Barrino Taylor experienced a love-filled surprise on Valentine’s Day when her husband, Kendall Taylor, stole the spotlight at her concert to propose to her again — more than a decade after they initially married. Fantasia, 41, was performing in Houston on February 14 when Kendall, 45, made an unexpected appearance onstage, bringing the crowd to its feet….
Former NFL Pro Bowl Guard Tre’ Johnson Dies Suddenly at 54 During Family Trip
Former National Football League standout Tre’ Johnson, a Pro Bowl offensive guard best known for his time with the Washington football franchise, has died suddenly at the age of 54. His wife announced the unexpected passing on Sunday, noting that he died while on a short family trip. Johnson’s death was confirmed in a heartfelt social…
Honoring Christina M. Jenkins: The Pioneer of Hair Weaving
This Black History Month, we proudly spotlight Christina M. Jenkins, an African American innovator whose creativity transformed hair care forever. In the early 1950s, Christina Jenkins invented the revolutionary process of sew-in hair weaves, which she called her “HairWeev” technique. At a time when wigs and hairpieces were secured only with pins—often uncomfortable and unstable—Christina…
🏢 Black History Month Tribute: Alexander Miles
Today, we proudly honor Alexander Miles (May 18, 1838 – May 7, 1918) — a brilliant African American inventor and businessman whose innovations transformed elevator safety forever. Early Life & Career Born in Circleville, Ohio, Miles spent much of his early adulthood working as a barber in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he first became known for…
