39-Year-Old Mother of Four Found Dead in Brooklyn Trash Compactor; Police Say It Appears to Be a Tragic Accident
Investigators believe a 39-year-old mother of four died in a tragic accident after falling into a trash compactor at a Brooklyn housing complex earlier this month, police said Friday. Michelle Montgomery, who lived with her partner and their four children, was discovered Feb. 1 inside a trash compactor area at the Borinquen Plaza public housing complex in…
We Pay Respect to John Albert Burr
Today, we honor the life and legacy of John Albert Burr (1848–1926), an African American inventor whose innovation helped shape the modern lawn mower and transform everyday lawn care. Born in Maryland to formerly enslaved parents, John T. and Anna Wanger Burr, young Burr came of age during the Civil War era. As a teenager,…
The Young and the Restless: Shemar Moore & Vivica A. Fox Return for Multi-Episode Event
After nearly three decades, daytime television fans are celebrating a long-awaited reunion. Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox are returning to The Young and the Restless, reprising their iconic roles as Malcolm Winters and Dr. Stephanie Simmons in a special multi-episode arc set to air in April. The actors began filming on February 17, and…
Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
The United States has lost one of its most influential civil rights leaders. Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the struggle for racial justice, economic equality and political empowerment, died Tuesday at the age of 84. His family said he passed away peacefully at home in Chicago, surrounded by loved ones. Jackson’s death marks…
Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Screen Legend, Dies at 95
Robert Duvall, one of Hollywood’s most respected and versatile actors whose career spanned more than seven decades, died on Sunday, February 15, at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana Duvall, announced the news on social media, saying he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort. “To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning…
Black History Month Applause: Marjorie Joyner
This Black History Month, we celebrate Marjorie Joyner — a trailblazing businesswoman, educator, inventor, philanthropist, and activist whose innovation transformed the beauty industry. Joyner is best known as the inventor of the permanent hair-wave machine, a device used by people with both curly and straight hair to create long-lasting styles. In 1928, she became one…
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…
