Leon Smith, a seasoned history and social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Tuesday. This honor recognizes Smith as the nation’s top educator. He was selected from state teachers from all 50 […]
Makai Lemon shared in his first post-draft media session that he nearly ended up with a Pittsburgh Steelers helmet before the Philadelphia Eagles selected him at No. 20 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Lemon is a 21-year-old standout from USC and the 2025 Fred Biletnikoff Award winner for the top college receiver. He described […]
In a key performance on Thursday night at the Target Center, Ayo Dosunmu stood out as the unexpected hero, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. This win gave Minnesota a 2-1 lead and shifted the momentum in their favor. […]
Spelman College has chosen Symone Sanders Townsend, a political strategist, author, and anchor at MS NOW, as the keynote speaker for its 139th Commencement Ceremony. This places one of the most recognized Black voices in politics and media at the heart of a major HBCU graduation celebration this spring. The ceremony is set for Sunday, […]