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…
Perdue Truck Driver Identified After Fatal Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel Crash
Authorities have identified the driver who died when his Perdue Farms tractor‑trailer plunged off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge‑Tunnel (CBBT) early Sunday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2026, on the southbound span just south of Fisherman’s Island near the North Channel Bridge, officials said. The single‑vehicle wreck sent the tractor‑trailer…
Rapper Tone Loc Hospitalized After Medical Emergency; Misses Mardi Gras Appearance
Legendary hip‑hop artist Tone Loc, known for iconic hits like Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina, was hospitalized this weekend following a medical emergency that occurred while he was traveling to a scheduled appearance in the South. Organizers of the Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras parade announced that Loc, who was set to serve as…
Fantasia’s Husband Kendall Taylor Proposes Again During Valentine’s Day Concert
Grammy-winning singer Fantasia Barrino Taylor experienced a love-filled surprise on Valentine’s Day when her husband, Kendall Taylor, stole the spotlight at her concert to propose to her again — more than a decade after they initially married. Fantasia, 41, was performing in Houston on February 14 when Kendall, 45, made an unexpected appearance onstage, bringing the crowd to its feet….
Former NFL Pro Bowl Guard Tre’ Johnson Dies Suddenly at 54 During Family Trip
Former National Football League standout Tre’ Johnson, a Pro Bowl offensive guard best known for his time with the Washington football franchise, has died suddenly at the age of 54. His wife announced the unexpected passing on Sunday, noting that he died while on a short family trip. Johnson’s death was confirmed in a heartfelt social…
Honoring Christina M. Jenkins: The Pioneer of Hair Weaving
This Black History Month, we proudly spotlight Christina M. Jenkins, an African American innovator whose creativity transformed hair care forever. In the early 1950s, Christina Jenkins invented the revolutionary process of sew-in hair weaves, which she called her “HairWeev” technique. At a time when wigs and hairpieces were secured only with pins—often uncomfortable and unstable—Christina…
🏢 Black History Month Tribute: Alexander Miles
Today, we proudly honor Alexander Miles (May 18, 1838 – May 7, 1918) — a brilliant African American inventor and businessman whose innovations transformed elevator safety forever. Early Life & Career Born in Circleville, Ohio, Miles spent much of his early adulthood working as a barber in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he first became known for…
The Invention That Changed Laundry Forever: Ellen Eglin🤎
In 1888, Ellen Eglin invented an early mechanical clothes wringer, a device designed to remove excess water from freshly washed clothing. Her invention featured two wooden rollers attached to a hand crank. After clothes were washed and rinsed, they were fed through the rollers, which squeezed out the water—dramatically reducing drying time and physical strain….
Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of 13-Year-Old Na’Ziyah Harris; Faces Decades in Prison
Jarvis Butts, a 43-year-old Detroit resident, on Thursday pleaded guilty to the murder of 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris and multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct in what prosecutors described as a disturbing pattern of abuse spanning several years. Butts entered his guilty pleas in Wayne County Third Circuit Court as part of a broad plea agreement reached just…
Kandi Burruss Says Estranged Husband Todd Tucker Is Living Rent-Free in Her Guest House Amid Divorce
Kandi Burguss has revealed in new court filings that her estranged husband, , is currently living “rent-free” in the guest house on her Atlanta property as their divorce proceedings move forward. According to legal documents, Burruss claims Tucker has remained on the property she owned prior to their marriage, residing in a separate guest home without…
