Florida Father Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison After Letting Unlicensed Teen Son Drive Before Crash That Killed Four
A Central Florida father was sentenced Wednesday to 37 years in prison for his role in a 2023 car crash that killed a grandmother and three of her grandchildren — even though it was his 15-year-old son who was behind the wheel. Richard Seymour Ferguson, 69, was convicted last October on four counts of manslaughter…
Celebrating Thomas L. Jennings During Black History Month
On the 21st day of Black History Month, we proudly honor Thomas L. Jennings, a trailblazer whose ingenuity and courage left an indelible mark on American history. On March 3, 1821, Jennings became the first African American to receive a U.S. patent—an extraordinary achievement not only for its innovation but also for its timing. Jennings’…
Friends of Miss J Alexander Launch GoFundMe to Help Cover His Medical Costs
Friends and supporters of runway legend Miss J Alexander have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help the longtime America’s Next Top Model judge cover the escalating costs of his medical care following a severe stroke suffered in late 2022. The fundraiser, started on February 20 by close friend and talent manager Steven Grossman, seeks to raise $100,000 to support Miss J’s ongoing recovery, including specialized treatments,…
Recognizing Valerie L. Thomas For Black History Month
On this 20th day of Black History Month, we proudly recognize Valerie L. Thomas (born 1943) — a pioneering NASA scientist, physicist, and inventor whose groundbreaking work helped shape modern imaging technology. A physicist by training, Thomas played a vital role at NASA, where she managed image-processing systems for the Landsat program, helping enable some of…
Gabourey Sidibe’s Husband Brandon Frankel Reveals Stage I Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Hollywood actor Gabourey Sidibe’s husband, Brandon Frankel, has revealed he is facing a thyroid cancer diagnosis, sharing details publicly about his health and treatment journey. Frankel, who married Sidibe in 2021 and shares twin toddlers Cooper and Maya with the Precious star, announced Friday on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage I papillary thyroid cancer — the…
Jaden Smith Outlines Vision to Feed Los Angeles’ Skid Row with Daily Free Meals
Actor, musician, and activist Jaden Smith has publicly shared a deeply personal goal: establishing a permanent presence on Los Angeles’ Skid Row, where he can distribute free meals to people experiencing homelessness every single day. In a recent social media post, Smith described what he called his “real dream” — securing a building on Skid Row that…
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Reveals Stage 1 Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
Reality TV star and Jersey Shore alum Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has publicly revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer, sharing the news in an emotional video on social media and using the moment to advocate for regular health screenings. In a candid TikTok posted Friday, the 38-year-old explained that results from a recent cone biopsy—performed…
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ Star, Dies at 53 After Battle with ALS
Veteran actor Eric Dane, beloved by fans around the world for his charismatic roles in television and film, has died at the age of 53 following a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. His death was confirmed by his family on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Dane’s family released a statement saying, “With heavy hearts, we…
Honoring Dr. Charles R. Drew on Black History Month
On this 19th day of Black History Month, we proudly celebrate Dr. Charles R. Drew — a pioneering surgeon, visionary medical researcher, and humanitarian whose work transformed modern medicine. Dr. Drew revolutionized the way blood plasma is processed, preserved, and stored, making transfusions safer, more efficient, and widely accessible. His innovations laid the foundation for modern…
Jacksonville Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25
Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, has died at the age of 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that an autopsy was conducted on Thursday (Feb. 19), one day after Poppa was pronounced dead shortly after 11 a.m. in Fulton County, Georgia. His death was ruled a suicide. Poppa first gained…
