Cortney Merritts, the husband of former Missouri Representative Cori Bush, has been indicted on two counts of wire fraud for allegedly misusing federal COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors claim Merritts submitted fraudulent applications to the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2020 and 2021, securing over $20,000 in government aid. According to the indictment, Merritts received an […]
Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer and one of the world’s Black billionaires, has once again secured a top spot among the highest-paid athletes in 2024. The 48-year-old golfer ranks 23rd on Forbes’ 2024 list of the world’s highest-paid sportsmen, earning an estimated $67.2 million in the past year. The majority of his $55 million in revenues came […]
Erin Jackson, the American speed skater from Ocala, Florida, made Winter Olympic history as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games, which continues to resonate in the sports world. A Moment That Redefined History At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Jackson surprised everyone in the women’s 500-meter […]
In March 2026, American artist Teyana Taylor will release her latest collaboration with Jordan Brand, the Air Jordan 3 “Concrete Rose.” This sneaker combines innovative design with a personal story. The Air Jordan 3 “Concrete Rose,” is scheduled for release in March 2026. Beyond its forest-green leather, rose-inspired motifs, and textured, concrete-like midsole, the design […]
From pioneers of civil rights to innovators in arts and science, Black American legends altered history, culture and opportunity for years to come. Their effects are felt far and wide; their accomplishments continue to influence long after their deaths. Here are 5 legends lost in 2026 so far. 1. Claudette Colvin Long before Rosa Parks […]
A$AP Rocky is to receive the Vanguard Award for Fashion at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show on 27 February 2026. This event will take place before the main ceremony on 28 February at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. Unlike competitive categories, the Vanguard Award honors individuals whose creative influence reshapes cultural landscapes. […]
Ron Kenoly, the American worship leader, singer, and songwriter, whose career spanned over six decades of faith and music, died on February 3, 2026, at the age of 81. The world of gospel music mourns the loss of one of its most influential figures. Kenoly was known for timeless worship songs like “Ancient of Days” […]


