Postseason Postponement: Stefon Diggs’ Arraignment Delayed Until After Super Bowl
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 12, 2026 The wide receiver, accused of assault, has had his arraignment pushed back to Feb. 13. After being accused of assault by his former personal chef, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was slated to have his arraignment Jan. 23. But due to a “previously scheduled professional […]
Teyana Taylor Wins 1st Golden Globe, Shows Love To Black Women In Tearful Acceptance Speech
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 12, 2026 Taylor won for her lauded role in “One Battle After Another.” Teyana Taylor is now an award-winning actress, taking home her first Golden Globe. Drawing buzz the entire awards season for her performance in One Battle After Another, Taylor won for Best Female Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture […]
After Telling Voters Not To ‘Waste’ Donations On Jasmine Crockett, Comedians Apologize
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 12, 2026 Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers addressed the backlash after discouraging voters from donating to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign. Comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are expressing regret for shading Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett‘s Senate campaign run, after telling fellow Dems not to donate to her campaign. […]
‘Sinners’ leads movie nominations for NAACP Image Awards
Ryan Coogler’s pulsating supernatural thriller “Sinners” leads the movie categories in nominations for the NAACP Image Awards, announced Monday. “Sinners,” in which Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty as twins, received 18 nominations, followed by Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which got nine. In television, “Bel-Air” leads with seven nods. Jordan is also one of the five luminaries vying for […]
Ilhan Omar Turned Away From Oversight Visit To Minnesota ICE Detention Center
by Kandiss Edwards January 12, 2026 Ilhan’s denied detention center visit occurred amid heightened tensions in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and two other Democratic members of Congress were denied access to a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility near Minneapolis. On […]
Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors receive Guinea citizenship after DNA tests
Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have become citizens of Guinea after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation. During a private ceremony on Friday, Jan. 9, the 44-year-old actress and the 36-year-old actor—who are currently traveling through the country—were awarded citizenship, ABC News reported. Speaking to BBC News, the “Creed” star said the honor […]
Calling All Entrepreneurs To the RICE Center In ATL For First Fridays February Workshop Series
by Sharelle B. McNair January 12, 2026 RICE has become a staple in the ATL as the hub for the growth of Black businesses, with business owners traveling from all over for a seat at the table. The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) in Atlanta is calling for all entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies […]
Pioneer Television Chef Elle Simone Scott Dies At 49
by Kandiss Edwards January 12, 2026 Scott was best known as the first Black woman to become a regular on-air member of ‘America’s Test Kitchen.’ Chef, cookbook author, and television personality Elle Simone Scott, a pioneering figure on PBS’s America’s Test Kitchen, has died at age 49. Multiple outlets confirmed Scott’s passing, though the day […]
Netflix reality stars Amber Desiree ‘AD’ Smith and Ollie Sutherland reveal they welcomed their baby
Amber Desiree “AD” Smith and Ollie Sutherland are officially parents. On Monday, Jan. 12, the 34-year-old reality star revealed in her first Instagram post in more than a month that she and Sutherland have welcomed a baby girl. Smith shared the news in a carousel of photos documenting her pregnancy journey from early bump snapshots […]
Content Creators Are Using TikTok To Share Expert Tax Tips
by Ahsan Washington January 12, 2026 Tax advice has evolved and become more accessible Tax advice has evolved and become more accessible in the digital age. Who could have imagined that social media would become a resource to gain tax tips? To kick off the tax season, TikTok’s For You page now displays content about […]