by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

March 30, 2026

LeBron And Bronny James Enter NBA Record Books With First Father-Son Assist In NBA Game

'It was a special moment with us two and a lot more to come down the road,' said Bronny

In only his second year, Los Angeles Lakers player Bronny James has hit the record books for the second time, when he accepted a pass from his father, LeBron, making them the first and only father-son duo to record an assist in an NBA game.

The milestone took place in the second quarter of the Lakers’ game against the Brooklyn Nets. After getting a pass from the future NBA Hall of Famer, Bronny connected on a three-point shot to place himself in the record books. The two made history last season when they played in the same game, becoming the first father-son duo to appear on the same team at the same time in the NBA.

BRONNY ➡️ LEBRON ➡️ BRONNY

THE FIRST FATHER-SON ASSIST IN NBA HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/qWGcYLayLi
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026

According to NBA.com, the duo spent approximately 4 1/2 minutes on the court together, marking the longest the father-and-son tandem had been on the court during a regular-season game.

Bronny got the chance to play due to the team’s starting guard, Marcus Smart, being injured, allowing Bronny to get some minutes. The second-year player has been splitting time the past two seasons between the NBA and the G League.

ESPN reported that Bronny acknowledged the historical moment after the contest, which the Lakers won 116-99.

“It was a special moment with us two and a lot more to come down the road,” said Bronny.

Bronny was drafted with the team’s No. 55 pick in the 2024 draft, solidifying LeBron’s dream of playing with his son in the NBA. Bronny played one season at the University of Southern California before declaring for the NBA Draft. This season, he is shooting 40% from 3-point range, while he shot 41.7% for the South Bay Lakers.

“I’ve gotten more and more reps being comfortable shooting behind the NBA line,” Bronny said. “Gotten more and more comfortable for me to just shoot it without thinking. Nothing much to it, but just getting reps in and keeping at it and keeping working on my game.”

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 30, 2026

Philippines Encourages Work From Home Amid Surging Transportation Costs

Remote work is being encouraged in the Philippines as transportation costs rise amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

As the conflict in the Middle East drives up global oil prices, the Philippine government is urging both public and private sectors to reinstate remote work arrangements to help workers cope with rising transportation costs.

Senator Erwin Tulfo called on Malacañang Palace, the official residence and workplace of the Philippine president, to consider remote work measures, Phil Star reports. Despite the government’s urging, private companies would ultimately decide whether to adopt such arrangements during the national energy crisis.

Business groups have signaled openness to work-from-home setups but noted they aren’t feasible for every industry. Tulfo pointed to the success of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing the government should revive the approach to help ease workers’ daily financial strain.

“If a worker’s physical presence or activity is not required at the workplace, why not just have them report online?” Tulfo said. “For instance, those in office roles like planning, research, admin, customer service, and other similar jobs can work from home.”

The proposal from Tulfo comes as rising fuel costs threaten to strain public transportation, with commuters bearing the brunt of the impact. He noted that the effects of soaring oil prices are already evident during peak rush hours.

“I’ve noticed that the number of stranded passengers on the streets seems to be increasing these days because fewer PUVs (public utility vehicles) are operating due to the high cost of fuel,” he said.

Beyond corporate offices, Tulfo noted that sectors like education and healthcare successfully shifted online during the pandemic and could do so again.

“Even medical consultations and check-ups were done online by doctors during the pandemic. Why not do it again now?” he asked.

For industries where remote work isn’t feasible, such as manufacturing, hospitality, food service, and in-person healthcare, he urged workers to consider alternative commuting options to help offset rising costs.

The conflict in the Middle East has caused a major disruption to global fuel markets, tightening supply and driving up prices for consumers and economies worldwide. In response, the International Energy Agency has launched its largest-ever release of emergency oil reserves and outlined a range of demand-side measures to ease the strain. These include working from home, reducing air and road travel, and implementing policies to curb overall energy use.

Ben Carson, children's book, faith America 250

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 30, 2026

Ben Carson’s New Children’s Book Highlights The Role Of Faith Ahead Of America’s 250th Anniversary

Ben Carson is releasing a new children’s book aimed at teaching young readers about the role of religious faith in America’s founding 250 years ago.

As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary this summer, Dr. Ben Carson is emphasizing the role of faith and religious principles in the nation’s founding and identity.

The retired neurosurgeon and former Housing and Urban Development secretary under President Donald Trump, Carson, is promoting his new children’s book, “Built on Faith,” using it to argue that America’s founding is deeply tied to religion. He says the connection has been lost over time, citing concerns that some schools are not teaching what he considers accurate history. Instead, he says it promotes ideas he believes undermine patriotism and traditional values.

“A lot of people really don’t understand the role of faith in our country,” he told Fox News Digital. “They say, ‘We’re not a faith-based country.’ I wonder if those people have read our founding document, the Declaration of Independence, which says that our rights come from our creator.”

Carson pointed to George Washington’s faith, noting that the nation’s first president was known for frequent prayer and was sometimes called “bulletproof Washington.” He referenced the Battle of Monongahela during the French and Indian War, where Washington reportedly survived despite having two horses shot out from under him, bullet holes in his coat, and fragments in his hair without being wounded.

Before becoming president, George Washington was, according to legend, spared in battle despite repeated attempts on his life—something Carson cited as evidence of divine protection. Carson also pointed to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, recalling how Benjamin Franklin urged the delegates to pray during a deadlock, after which they went on to complete the U.S. Constitution.

Carson argued the document’s longevity, lasting nearly 250 years, is a testament to what he believes was divine inspiration.

“He said, ‘We need to talk to God.’ And they prayed, and they got up, and they put together the Constitution of the United States, which has lasted as a single constitution for 250 years,” Carson said. “I don’t think there’s any other country that can say that they’ve had a Constitution without changing it for 250 years. And I think it was a God-inspired document.”

“And if we continue to follow it, we will continue to do well,” he added.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, his children’s book, Built on Faith, is set for release in late June ahead of July 4. He argues the book reinforces the nation’s founding principles, while expressing concern that schools are straying from core subjects and traditional history.

Still, Carson says he sees hope in Gen Z, pointing to a growing spiritual revival among younger Americans and rising church engagement across the generation.

“One of the encouraging things is you may have noticed that a lot of Gen Zers are starting to go back to church, and are starting to realize that the path we were on can’t possibly lead to a good place,” Carson said. “They just put their brains in gear.”

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 30, 2026

Rep. Pramila Jayapal Pushes Reparations For Children And Families ‘Traumatized’ By ICE

“They need to be brought before us and they need to be held [to] account for the trauma that they have created,” Jayapal said during the hearing.

Washington Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal called for federal reparations for the children and families who she labeled as being “traumatized” by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during the hectic and dangerous implementation of President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration agenda, HuffPost reports.

She made the call during the March 27 congressional hearing called “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Attack on Children,” focusing on the president’s ICE deployments and the need for “defensive reform” in an effort to prevent federal agents from continuing to inflict emotional damage. She said Congress is “going to have to have some form of reparation for the kids and the families that have been traumatized through all of this.” “And then we also need offensive actions around prosecutions. We need real accountability, because at the end of the day, the people who have been inflicting this harm need to be prosecuted,” Jayapal said.

“They need to be brought before us, and they need to be held to account for the trauma that they have created.”

Rep Pramila Jayapal is now calling for taxpayer funded reparations for illegals

It’s not enough that Democrats already gave them taxpayer funded housing, health insurance, SNAP, education, and debit cards.

They now also want to pay them for invading us pic.twitter.com/QAMjF18dG7
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 27, 2026

The congresswoman’s remarks seem supported by data on the damage caused by ICE agents nationwide. In addition to U.S. citizens like Renée Good and Alex Pretti losing their lives after being fatally shot in early 2026 during encounters with federal immigration agents in Minnesota, data from the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School and an analysis by The Guardian found that the number of children in immigration detention increased significantly.

Between January and October 2025, agents detained more than 3,800 children, including 5-year-old Liam Ramos, who made national headlines, two 5-year-old twins, and a 2-month-old infant.

Ahead of the hot-ticketed mid-term election, Jayapal, who serves as the ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, threatened that a change is coming if her party wins back control of the House and she is elected to lead the subcommittee. “If I am chair of the immigration subcommittee, we will be pursuing all of these pieces,” Jayapal said regarding her reparations proposal, according to the New York Post.

She didn’t reveal how the reparations would be funded or the eligibility standards, but claims they would be used to provide “support” to people who didn’t receive financial relief after ICE interactions.

Jayapal’s anti-ICE stance has been clear, even most recently voting against a bill that would fund the agency’s host Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after being unfunded since Feb. 14. The bill passed with a 213-209 vote to fund DHS for 60 days, but is rumored not to be a favorite for the Senate. “I have been clear since the start of the appropriations process; I will not vote to give Trump’s ICE or CBP another cent without major reforms,” the congresswoman said in a statement.

“ICE and CBP agents have killed American citizens on the streets, terrorized communities, and forever traumatized families and children. Republicans in the House and Senate continue to refuse to implement any meaningful reforms — it appears they want ICE and CBP to continue their lawless reign of terror against American families and communities.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

March 30, 2026

George Gervin Files ‘Iceman’ Trademark After NFL QB Caleb Williams Follows Suit

"There's only one Iceman."

The moniker “Iceman” has been heard multiple times recently, with NFL player Caleb Williams being “anointed” with that name (and recently filing a trademark application for it), and it is also the title of an upcoming Drake album. However, former NBA player George Gervin, who was known as “Iceman” during his playing days, has also filed a trademark application for “Iceman” several days after Williams, stating that he has used the nickname “for goods and services” since 1979.

The former San Antonio Spur (Gervin played the majority of his career with the franchise, 1974–1985) took to social media on March 26 to remind the world that “there’s only one Iceman.”

there's only one Iceman 🥶 pic.twitter.com/qM76nchyIW
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) March 26, 2026

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Gervin’s legal team filed trademark applications four days after Williams did. The team stated that he has been using the Iceman moniker for goods and services since 1979. Jerald Barisano, the president and CEO of Gervin Global Management, told the media outlet that he believed Gervin already had a trademark for the name.

“I’ve got nothing but respect for [Williams],” Gervin told the outlet earlier this week. “He’s already proved greatness, and his potential upside is great. Like an ‘Iceman.’ But that name is taken…”

“All I’m saying is: Young fella, we’ve already got one ‘Iceman.’”

Caleb Williams Holding, Inc., submitted four trademark applications on March 16 for the name, a logo, and two silhouettes. He is looking to capitalize on the “Iceman” name, which includes, among other products, sports-related items such as athletic bags, water bottles, and sports equipment, as well as eyewear, sweatshirts, T-shirts, jerseys, hats, posters, and trading cards.

Gervin Interests LLC filed trademark applications for both “Iceman” and “Iceman 44” on March 20. Forty-four was his jersey number. In his application, Gervin stated that the “Iceman” nickname was used in commerce in 1979.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is currently reviewing applications filed in early November, so it will be months before a decision is made on Williams’ application. Barisano said that if the trademark is granted to the Chicago Bears player, they will contest it.

“We are hoping the inspectors will do the right thing,” Barisano said. “All they’ve got to do is do one Google search, and they’ll see hundreds and hundreds of articles on the ‘Iceman,’ George Gervin.”

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 30, 2026

USPS Customers Forced To Pay Surging Fuel Costs As Agency Adds 1st-Time Ever 8% Surcharge

The agency is one of the last of the delivery service conglomerates like both FedEx and UPS to add fuel surcharges as oil prices continue to reach record-breaking numbers amid issues in the Middle East.

Since the U.S. government got involved in the Iran conflict, which has resulted in skyrocketing fuel prices and added to persistent financial challenges, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is reportedly planning to add an 8% surcharge to package deliveries for the first time in the agency’s history, Fox Business reported.

Starting April 2026, with plans to fizzle out by January 2027, the move comes just weeks after Postmaster General David Steiner admitted that the Postal Service has faced long-term financial challenges and told Congress the agency is on track to run out of cash in less than a year if it doesn’t do something about it.

He testified before a House Oversight subcommittee that the USPS needs to increase stamp prices and can borrow more money. “In order to survive beyond the next year, we need to increase our borrowing capacity so that we don’t run out of cash,” Steiner said.

“The failure to do this could lead to the end of the Postal Service as we know it now.”

The fuel surcharge will only apply to packages and won’t affect letter mail, beginning April 26, with approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission, according to CBS News. The “temporary” increase will support the agency in covering rising transportation-related costs, such as higher fuel prices, logistics challenges, and vehicle maintenance. “This temporary price adjustment will provide needed flexibility for the Postal Service by helping to ensure that the actual costs of doing business are covered, as required by Congress,” USPS said in a statement.

But for the everyday commuter, things seem longer than temporary. The average U.S. gas price is close to $4 a gallon, up more than $1 from February 2026. For diesel-fueled vehicles, the cost of diesel has jumped to an average of $5.37 per gallon, up from $3.75 in the same month.

For years, USPS has struggled with high costs and declining mail volume, resulting in a $9 billion loss in 2025. While a 10-year plan remains in place to reduce expenses and restore profitability, the agency still faces a mountain of financial challenges. But Steiner did push options to get around it.

One option is cutting costs by ending six-day-a-week deliveries, closing post offices, or raising first-class mail stamp prices from 78 cents to $1 or more. He also recommended delivering mail on a five-day schedule that would save USPS roughly $3 billion per year. Closing small post offices in remote areas would save close to $840 million. The agency is among the last of the delivery-service conglomerates, like FedEx and UPS, to add fuel surcharges as oil prices continue to hit record highs amid issues in the Middle East.

However, USPS continues to push for still having “great value.” “We have steadfastly avoided surcharges, and this charge is less than one-third of what our competitors charge for fuel alone, so even with this change, the Postal Service continues to offer great value in shipping with some of the lowest rates in the industrialized world,” the agency said.

American Airlines, lawsuit, racial discrimnation

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 30, 2026

American Airlines Responds To Backlash Over Bus Rides Passengers Thought Would Be Flights

American Airlines is facing backlash over bus rides that passengers say they unknowingly booked instead of flights.

American Airlines is responding to backlash from passengers who were surprised to find that the “flight” they booked was actually a bus ride.

The airline went viral for all the wrong reasons after a TikTok from user Kennedy Woodard-Jones detailed her experience after booking a $400+ American Airlines ticket that turned out to be a bus ride between South Bend, Indiana, and Chicago O’Hare. What was marketed as a “flight” was actually ground transportation—a route that typically costs around $30 with bus services like Greyhound.

@thekennedysimone_ when you buy a flight from American Airlines but they board you on to a bus on the tarmac so you think they’re driving you to the plane but they just start driving to the destination 😀🙂😤 #traveltok #americanairlines ♬ original sound – foreverhumblemarc96

Now, American Airlines and Landline Company—which operates the carrier’s bus service—have responded, offering more context and calling it “a really awesome product experience,” while also acknowledging concerns about transparency.

“For customers, this service operates just like a flight would,” American Airlines said in a statement. “Customers earn their AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points on eligible fares, check their baggage and enjoy the trip with complimentary Wi-Fi and power at every seat.”

“We’re saving them time and money, and we’re giving them a really awesome product experience on the way,” Landline Company CEO David Sunde added.

However, Woodard-Jones joins several travelers who say they unknowingly booked a bus ride through American Airlines’ Landline service. Launched in 2018, Landline Company is marketed as a “premium motor coach experience” and connects passengers between hubs such as Philadelphia and Chicago O’Hare, as well as smaller nearby airports. Company officials insist the service is clearly disclosed at booking and argue it offers a convenient alternative to driving to the airport and paying for parking.

But Woodard-Jones claims there was no clear indication her trip included a bus, and other customers have echoed similar concerns.

“How in the F&%K is it LEGAL to sell me a FIRST CLASS FLIGHT and put me on a BUS for a THREE-HOUR RIDE for the first leg?????” one upset X user posted. “@AmericanAir, I own a roofing company. Can I sell someone a roof, and instead install a new driveway for them??? What a JOKE.”

A New York woman also went viral last year after sharing a TikTok of her unexpected bus ride booked through American Airlines, which drew more than 2 million views. In the video, user Alex (@she_is.becoming) showed how her boarding pass and gate information appeared like a normal flight—with plane icons and standard boarding groups—making the experience especially confusing. While she said American Airlines sometimes notes the bus connection, she pointed out that platforms like Google Flights can make it less obvious, labeling it only in small text.

@she_is.becoming There’s literally a ✈️ on my boarding pass 😂 #relatable #traveltiktok #americanairlines #fyp #foryoupage ♬ Funny Song – Sounds Reel

“I did go back through and see if I totally missed something, and I didn’t,” Alex explained. “It is not clear on there at all.”

“I also just wanna add to that that when you are looking at a website called Google Flights, I think it’s pretty reasonable to expect to be looking at flights,” she added.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

March 30, 2026

Kentucky State May Survive As Polytechnic School, But Critics Fear Whitewashing of HBCU

The transition to a polytechnic institution would switch many academic programs online while cutting enrollment and faculty.

A struggling HBCU in Kentucky may gain new life as a polytechnic institution. However, some naysayers feel the transformation does more harm than good.

Kentucky State University has long struggled to maintain operations. As the state’s only public HBCU, it remains at risk of losing its legacy. However, a new bill passed by the Kentucky Senate could keep its doors open, but may take away what makes the school an HBCU.

According to HBCU Gameday, the unanimous vote for Senate Bill 185 could transition KSU into a polytechnic institution over the next five years. If the Kentucky State House also votes for the bill, the school may close its chapter as a historically Black university.

Despite the backlash, lawmakers deemed the plan the best way to help KSU enter a new era.

“This was not the time to close Kentucky State, but rather to be a partner in the redefinition of this institution,” expressed Sen. Chris McDaniel on the Senate floor.

While some have praised the decision to keep the learning institution alive, others have criticized the state government for choosing to do so. Students and communal supporters also came together to protest the vote.

“When you evolve, you enhance and grow,” shared a KSU graduate to WKYT at a protest against the bill at the state capitol. “The concern is that we may preserve the university but redefine what it is in the process.”

However, the transition to a polytechnic focus would come with its own drawbacks. This includes a workforce-driven learning model that would reduce many traditional liberal arts programs to only 10 in-person academic programs. Admission standards would also increase, limiting student acceptances alongside reduced enrollment. Staff cuts would also occur to keep up with a stricter financial plan.

Despite the drastic measures, the school’s leadership has also welcomed the change. In a letter to the HBCU’s community, Kentucky State President Dr. Koffi Akakpo assured supporters that the introduction of a polytechnic curriculum would become “another chapter” for the storied institution.

“Our repositioning along these lines will be part of a much longer history of evolution at Kentucky State. Since our founding in 1886 and our designation as a 1890 land-grant institution just four years later, the University has continued to grow and change in response to the needs of Kentucky,” wrote Akakpo. “…This moment should be understood not as a break from who we are, but as another chapter in who we are becoming.”

Now, state leaders and community advocates remain divided on what constitutes change for the betterment of KSU. While current plans could override the school’s original culture and foundation, others have championed the effort as a means to protect KSU’s longevity.

Protestors continue to voice their concerns as the bill heads to the House. If passed, the transition to a polytechnic learning model would begin in the fall semester. However, naysayers hope that a new compromise will emerge to keep the HBCU as it stands.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 30, 2026

Michigan Voters Agree To Transform Detroit’s Belle Isle Into Country’s First ‘Special Economic Zone’

Michigan voters and Detroit residents appear to be on the same page about transforming Belle Island into the country's first special economic zone.

A proposal backed by a majority of Michigan voters and more than two-thirds of Detroit residents aims to transform Belle Isle into the nation’s first special economic zone.

Support for the plan grew after voters were given more details, according to a new poll, Click on Detroit reports. Backed by Belle Isle Freedom City Chairman Rodney Lockwood, the proposal would transform the 982-acre island park into a high-density development that would house up to 50,000 residents.

“Belle Isle would become the country’s first special economic zone with a great degree of autonomy with regard to taxation and regulation,” Lockwood said.

The plan would include high-end, mixed-use housing, entertainment, a monorail, restaurants, and retail space, along with a major investment deal in which developers would make a one-time $1 billion payment to Detroit in exchange for a long-term lease, plus $50 million annually for the city. It also wouldn’t require any local tax dollars, Lockwood declares.

“It’s a big plan, there’s no doubt about it,” Lockwood said. “We would do it with no federal money, or state money, or taxpayer money. It would be totally privately funded. From a sizing standpoint, it would be the largest, privately funded project in the United States.”

Belle Isle is operated as a state park by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, but Rodney Lockwood argues the island is underutilized.

“Our plan is to maintain it as a park, but to take the underutilized portions and bring people in to live on the island; build a community of up to 50,000 residents,” Lockwood explained. “It’s beautifully located. This would really be ideal to establish a community there.”

The poll, conducted in November 2025, surveyed 616 likely statewide voters and 197 Detroit voters and was commissioned by Belle Isle Freedom City. Initial support stood at 42% statewide and 71% in Detroit, but shifted to 51% statewide and 68% in Detroit by the end of the survey, according to Steve Mitchell, president of Mitchell Research & Communications.

“A majority, bare majority but nevertheless a majority, of Michigan residents and two-thirds of the city of Detroit voters who responded to the survey were in support of the concept after they heard it,” Mitchell said.

The project would require an estimated $50 billion investment, creating 20,000 construction jobs over a decade and 46,000 permanent positions, according to a press release. Lockwood described the plan as a potential economic boost for the region.

“If it were allowed to go forward, it’s a slam dunk to be a positive economic uplift for the city of Detroit and for the region and for the state,” he said.

If approved, the proposal would still face several hurdles: federal legislation would be required to authorize special economic zones, the state would need to pass its own law, and the city would have to sign off, either through the mayor and City Council or a voter referendum.

Some residents have also raised concerns about whether the homes planned under the project will be affordable.

“The people who like to come to this place and bring their kids to play could probably never afford to live here,” said resident Cheyanne Bradley.

“If you have people that’s living here and it’s going to be high-end residents, I don’t foresee that that is going to play well long term with the things that are public in this space,” said resident Kamaria Washington.

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by Sharelle B. McNair

March 30, 2026

What In The Antebellum Hell? Florida Judge Under Fire For Asking Black Defendant If She Ever ‘Chopped Cotton’

Jordan, who presides in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court covering Orange and Osceola counties, admitted that his comments were “ill-considered” but the committee isn't so sure.

A Florida judge is being investigated for his conduct after allegedly asking a Black defendant if she ever “chopped cotton” during a 2025 hearing, The Independent reported.

Judge John Jordan is under investigation and facing a “public reprimand” after two 2025 incidents that crossed racially offensive boundaries. Court documents reveal that while presiding over a July 28 plea hearing, Jordan was discussing a community service sentence with a 33-year-old Black defendant and her great-uncle, also Black. Jordan asked the great-uncle: “Do you own any land where I could have her work it for 30 hours?”

After hearing the defendant’s relative laugh the comment off, the judge kept going. “All my family’s farming. They’d love me out there,” the court transcript continued.

“You ever—You ever chopped cotton before? You know what that is? You take a hoe, and you knock out the weeds. That’ll—That’ll straighten you up real quick doing that stuff.”

Jordan, who presides in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court covering Orange and Osceola counties, according to Fox 35 Orlando, admitted that his comments were “ill-considered,” and told the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission that the comments were the “first and only time he has ever inquired whether a person appearing before him had ever ‘chopped cotton.’” Judge Jordan also acknowledged that his questions and comments in this instance were undignified the documents read.

“In particular, Judge Jordan acknowledges that he failed to consider how his comments, as a judge considering whether to order a black defendant to “work the land,” immediately followed by a reference to ‘chopping cotton,’ could have been interpreted (and indeed were interpreted) as inappropriate, especially in light of the historically demeaning stereotype associating black people with picking cotton.”

But “the Commission remains concerned that Judge Jordan failed to grasp in the moment, or in the days thereafter, how his words clearly were inappropriate.”

This isn’t the first time Jordan has been in the spotlight for inappropriate comments or behavior.

During the jury selection process last year, while presiding over an aggravated battery case, the judge allegedly scolded two public defenders in an unprofessional manner, including telling them to “shut up.” Jordan appeared “annoyed” that the lawyers didn’t confer with their client about the jurors’ lunch break, asking, “How much time do you need? Can I get you something to eat? Something to drink?” the filing said.

Similar to the “cotton” comment, Jordan admitted to his conduct being a violation of “the high standards required by the Code of Judicial Conduct.”

Jordan insists that he is not a racist and that he doesn’t make rulings or decisions based on race. The commission said there is no evidence to prove that race played a role in any of the judgments on his record; the public reprimand recommendation must still be sent to the state supreme court.