Nathaniel Alexander: Honoring the Black Inventor Behind the Folding Chair
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is essential to recognize the many Black innovators whose ideas have quietly shaped everyday life. One such innovator is Nathaniel Alexander, the African American inventor credited with patenting an early version of the folding chair—an invention that not only transformed seating and space-saving design, but has also, over time,…
Martin Lawrence’s Daughter Jasmin and Eddie Murphy’s Son Eric Expecting First Baby
In a story that reads like a real-life sequel to a classic comedy, Eddie Murphy’s son and Martin Lawrence’s daughter are expecting their first child together, bringing new joy to two of entertainment’s most beloved families. Eric Murphy, the 36-year-old eldest son of Beverly Hills Cop star Eddie Murphy, and 30-year-old Jasmin Lawrence, the daughter of comedian Martin Lawrence, announced…
Sherri Shepherd’s Daytime Talk Show ‘Sherri’ Canceled After Four Seasons
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show Sherri has officially been canceled after four seasons in syndication. The series, which premiered in September 2022, will finish out its current season before signing off later this year. The announcement was confirmed by Debmar-Mercury, the Lionsgate-owned syndication company behind the show, marking the end of one of daytime television’s newer success…
We Are Remembering Dr. Patricia Era Bath-Inventor Of The Laserphaco Probe
This Black History Month, we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Patricia Era Bath — ophthalmologist, research scientist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born November 4, 1942, in Harlem, New York, Dr. Bath became a trailblazer in medicine and medical innovation. She was the first African American to complete a residency in ophthalmology (1973) and…
Cori Broadus, Daughter of Snoop Dogg, Announces Tragic Death of Baby Girl
Cori Broadus, the 26-year-old daughter of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of her infant daughter just weeks after celebrating what many hoped would be a joyous milestone. In an emotional Instagram Story posted Saturday, January 31, Broadus revealed that her baby girl, Codi Dreaux, passed away on January 26 at just 10…
Philadelphia 76ers Forward Paul George Suspended 25 Games For Violating League Drug Policy
The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games without pay after he violated the league’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Saturday. George’s suspension begins immediately, causing him to miss Saturday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. George, 35, addressed the situation in a statement to ESPN, explaining that the violation…
R&B Star Singer, Songwriter and Producer Bryan Loren Dies at 59
The music world is mourning the loss of acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Bryan Loren, best known for his collaborations with Michael Jackson and for co-writing the iconic early Simpsons hit “Do the Bartman.” Loren passed away earlier this week. He would have been 59 years old. The news was confirmed by Loren’s close friend…
‘Sanford and Son’ Star Grady Demond Wilson Passed Away at 79
Grady Demond Wilson, the beloved American actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son, has died at age 79. He passed away on January 30, 2026, at his home in Palm Springs, California, due to complications from cancer, his son confirmed to media outlets. Wilson — who professionally went by Demond Wilson — became a television…
Catherine O’Hara, “Home Alone” and “Beetlejuice” Actress Passes Away at 71
Catherine O’Hara, the celebrated Canadian-born actor, comedian and writer whose career spanned television, film and stage for more than five decades, has died at the age of 71. Her passing was confirmed Friday; she died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, her agency said. No further details about the cause of…
Former Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Killing Sonya Massey
A former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison—the maximum permitted under state law—for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 for help from her own home nearly a year and a half ago. Thirty-one-year-old Sean Grayson, who was convicted in October 2025 of second-degree…
