A memorial gathering held to honor late Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving four people injured and a grieving community further shaken. Memorial Meant for Healing Turns Violent Family, friends, and fans gathered in Jacksonville, Florida, to remember Lil Poppa, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, who died at the age of…
Award-winning gospel artist, pastor, and author Marvin Sapp has officially announced his engagement to Dr. La’Boris Cole, marking a joyful new chapter in his personal life after more than a decade as a widower. The beloved singer, best known for his crossover anthem “Never Would Have Made It,” shared the exciting news on February 23,…
A moment intended to celebrate cinema’s biggest night turned controversial at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards when a racial slur was heard live during the ceremony. What followed was a cascade of apologies, debates about disability awareness, and editorial decisions by broadcasters. The disruption occurred on Sunday night at the Royal Festival Hall as actors Michael B….
We have some devastating news. Former WNBA All-Star and two-time champion Kara Braxton passed away on February 21, 2026, following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 285 near Atlanta. Authorities reported that Braxton, 43, was driving a 2023 Ford Mustang when her vehicle struck a concrete median wall around 5 p.m. The car continued against the…
We are honored to celebrate Jerry Lawson during Black History Month — a true pioneer who changed the gaming world forever. Born on December 1, 1940, in New York City, Lawson was a self-taught electrical engineer who grew up inspired by agricultural scientist George Washington Carver. As a young man, he repaired televisions and experimented with…
Hollywood is set to celebrate one of its most powerful and enduring voices. On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. PT, legendary actor and director Bill Duke will receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard. The honor marks the 2,837th star in the Motion Pictures category and coincides with Duke’s…
On this 22nd day of Black History Month, we celebrate Dr. Marian Croak — a pioneering engineer and inventor whose work transformed communication technology worldwide. Dr. Croak is best known for developing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) while at AT&T Bell Labs in the 1980s and 1990s. This breakthrough technology allows voice and video calls…
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…
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 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,…
