Kai Cenat, Streamer, live, twitch, mental health

by Kandiss Edwards

September 30, 2025

Kai Cenat Breaks Streaming Record And Gives Update On Pledge To Build Nigerian School

Cenat became the first creator to exceed 1 million active subscribers during Mafiathon 3.

Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat broke records with his latest Mafiathon stream. The success led the streamer to give an update on his pledge to build a $5 million school in Nigeria.

Cenat became the first creator to exceed 1 million active subscribers during his Mafiathon 3, subathon event. The milestone came 27 days into the continuous streaming program. Cenat used the landmark moment to double down on a philanthropic pledge. Fifteen percent of the revenue generated during Mafiathon 3 will be directed toward building a school near Lagos, Nigeria.

During the broadcast, Cenat paused the show to share updates about the Nigerian school. Cenat stated that there are logistical hurdles in the Makoko area that led to a relocation to nearby Yaba, Lagos. According to project consultants Fanny Moral and Chinedum Umeche, the school is expected to take at least two years to complete. The representatives are working closely with the project’s partners, Banwo & Ighodalo and Enko Education, to keep the momentum going forward.

Although the project is slow-moving, Cenat took a moment to reflect on accountability and gratitude. He spoke of his joy and gratefulness for the opportunity to run a successful event.

“If I didn’t have Jesus in my life, none of this would be possible … to do this a third time is crazy,” he said.

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Critics and fans alike have pressed Cenat on the timeline, funding, and accountability behind the school project. He has responded by forming the Kai Cenat Foundation Inc., a nonprofit entity to oversee the school’s finances and prevent misuse.

Cenat’s rise on Twitch is leaps and bounds above prior subscription records. In Mafiathon 2, he had already shattered platform benchmarks with more than 700,000 subs. Mafiathon 3 surpassed the seven-figure mark. His channel now holds the highest subscriber count in Twitch history.

With the pledge now public and the subscriber numbers secured, all eyes are on how swiftly and transparently the educational mission will materialize.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 30, 2025

Maryland Woman Calls Out Tunisia Hotel After Alleged Drugging And Kidnapping

'The next thing I remember, I'm in the back of a car, and I just start opening doors, I start panicking.'

A Maryland woman is speaking out after surviving an alleged kidnapping in Tunisia, an incident she and her friend suspect may have involved their hotel.

Friends Meka and Queen returned to Montgomery County on Sept. 23 after a week in Tunis, Tunisia. In a now-viral TikTok video, Meka said that on Sept. 20, after a night out at a club, she went down to her hotel lobby to grab some tissues and was drugged and kidnapped.

“The next thing I remember, I’m in the back of a car, and I just start opening doors, I start panicking,” Meka said.

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I Got Kidnapped from my HOTEL! Which was @thepenthousesuites in Tunisia I CANT BELIEVE THIS I LITERALLY WAS FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE!!! Idk what they plan was for me but GOD had other plans. I’m freaked out!!
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Meka recalled a man sitting behind the wheel, attempting to pull her back into the car. When she screamed for help, he covered her mouth and struck her in the face and eyes.

“It’s a grown man. He’s punching me in my face or my forehead and both of my eyes,” Meka said. “So I’m like, I just keep thinking I got to get back home to my kids.”

Back at the hotel, Queen said she asked the staff where her friend had disappeared to, but they allegedly said Meka had “made a friend” and left.

“And I’m like, ‘How can she make a friend? She doesn’t speak these languages,” Queen said.

Meka fought fiercely to escape the man’s car, going “blow for blow” until she regained her freedom. Back at the hotel, Queen said she sought help from the staff, but they allegedly refused to assist.

“I have videos, they’re like walking away. They’re like, ‘This didn’t happen here. We don’t know what you’re talking about” Queen said.

The two contacted the U.S. Embassy in Tunis and met with embassy staff and local police. They are now sharing their story to raise awareness and help prevent similar attacks.

FOX 5 in Washington, D.C., said that the Penthouse Suites Hotel had not responded to requests for comment. Meanwhile, social media users are calling for an investigation into the incident and cautioning tourists in Tunisia.

Man, Conviction, Racist Threats, Pregnant Black Woman

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 30, 2025

Ex-Corrections Officer Shot 6 Times Supports FCC Push For Prison Cellphone Jamming

A former South Carolina prison guard targeted for stopping contraband smuggling hopes federal law will soon allow cellphone jamming in prisons.

A former corrections officer, who has spent the past 15 years urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to permit cellphone jamming in state prisons, is now hopeful as approval appears increasingly likely.

After Robert Johnson, a former guard at South Carolina’s notoriously violent Lee Correctional Institution, was targeted in a hit orchestrated by inmates using smuggled cellphones, he dedicated his life to changing the law to allow cellphone jamming technology in prisons. After enduring more than 30 surgeries from the injuries he sustained in the shooting, Johnson is now, for the first time, cautiously optimistic that the FCC will approve cellphone jammers, potentially preventing others from facing a similar fate.

“If this is what it took to get this law changed, then it was worth it,” Johnson told NBC News.

On Sept. 30, the FCC approved a plan to advance the use of cellphone jamming in state prisons. The decision opens the policy for public comment, with a final vote scheduled for a later date.

It’s great news for Johnson. As a corrections officer, Johnson’s job was to stop inmates from smuggling cellphones, drugs, and other contraband. That’s when he discovered that an inmate had orchestrated a targeted attack, leaving him shot six times in the chest and stomach. Though he hoped to return to work after recovery, his injuries were too severe to continue.

“My heart was messed up — my liver, my lungs, diaphragm, right leg, left leg,” Johnson, 72, recalled. “I had everything wrong, from the nerve damage and trauma of those bullets.”

Johnson sees a cellphone in the hands of gang members and inmates as a “weapon of mass destruction.” For decades, he has spoken at law enforcement events nationwide and testified three times before the Federal Communications Commission, advocating to change a 1934 federal law that currently bars anyone except the U.S. government from interfering with public airwaves.

The former correctional officer believes cellphone jamming technology could stop inmates from orchestrating crimes from behind bars. At a press conference earlier this month, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr explained that the law “prohibits the jamming of authorized communication.” Having heard Johnson’s story firsthand when he worked for the commission as an attorney in 2017, Carr said he is now pushing to ensure that contraband cellphone signals are no longer considered “authorized.”

“Once contraband cellphone use is not an authorized communication, then the federal law is no longer a prohibition to jamming it,” Carr said. “And it’s well within the FCC’s authority to give that reading to federal law.”

However, wireless industry groups continue to push back, warning that jamming technology could disrupt signals beyond prison walls and interfere with emergency communications between guards and paramedics. As an alternative, industry groups point to managed access systems, which let officials detect and remotely disable smuggled phones.

But former South Carolina state prisons director Bryan Stirling, a staunch supporter of cellphone jamming, says that when these systems were installed in six state prisons in 2018 after a riot at Lee Correctional Institution, inmates still found ways to use contraband phones. He argues that jammers are far more effective, instantly cutting off all cell communication.

“Basically, MAS is like a doorman at a bar, and jammers are like a door that is always locked,” Stirling said.

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 30, 2025

Omaha Mayor Orders Investigation After Boxing Champion Terence Crawford Had Guns Drawn On Him During Traffic Stop

The incident took place after the city celebrated the boxer's latest victory

After the world champion boxer Terence Crawford was taken out of his vehicle at gunpoint by Omaha police officers after a local parade honoring the fighter, city officials have ordered an investigation into the incident.

According to KTBX, Crawford, who was being celebrated for his impressive victory over Canelo Alvarez Sept. 13 to become the first undisputed male three-weight champion in the four-belt era, was stopped by police officers at a traffic stop in his hometown, leading to the officers placing the champion and three people who were in the vehicle in handcuffs.

The Omaha Police Department stated that a car being driven by Crawford was stopped around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 28, after officers claimed he was driving recklessly. An officer said he noticed a firearm while talking to Crawford and ordered the four men to get out of the car. At that point, the men were placed in handcuffs. The police department acknowledged that all occupants of the vehicle were legally permitted to carry firearms.

A police supervisor and lieutenant were summoned to the scene at the request of Crawford.

The police department released a statement stating that an internal affairs investigation will be conducted into the matter.

“Omaha Mayor John Ewing and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer are aware of a video circulating on social media regarding a traffic stop involving Terence “Bud” Crawford early Sunday morning. Chief Schmaderer has authorized an internal affairs investigation.”

Qasim Shabazz, who heads Crawford’s security team, called the traffic stop a nightmare, and they feared they were going to lose their lives as the officers drew their guns.

“Man, I thought we were getting ready to lose our lives… That was a nightmare, you know, future husband, just had a brand new child and children and stuff like that,” he said. “There was no reason to have drawn guns on us… No matter how prepared you are, no matter how calm you are, if you run into a rogue police officer who wants to escalate, he is going to escalate,” he said.

Mayor Ewing was disappointed with the incident and stated that trust between law enforcement and the community is crucial.

“My heart sank, to be quite honest,” Ewing said. “I thought we had one of the best days this city’s ever had in my lifetime… I was heartbroken that something that was so good had an issue that would potentially have people concerned about police-community relations.”

by Sharelle B. McNair

September 30, 2025

Seniors At D.C. Charter School To Be Paid $50 To Perform Better In Class: Is That A Good Idea?

Students have until Oct. 3 to apply, and those selected to participate will receive funds on reloadable debit cards.

A new program at a charter school in Washington, D.C., aims to pay high school seniors $50 per week in an effort to help them perform better in class, but is it the best approach?

Fox 5 DC reports that 40 seniors at Digital Pioneers Academy, a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school, will participate in the $50 Study, donating $50 per week for a total of 40 weeks, totaling $2,000 per student.

The students will be selected at random through a lottery. Students have until Oct. 3 to apply, and those chosen to participate will receive funds on reloadable debit cards.

Of the academy’s 100 students, nearly 70 have already expressed interest. The nonprofit curated the program in collaboration with research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research, which showed measurable results. Data found that paid programs result in an improvement in school attendance—an additional 1.23 days of school per semester, according to The Washington Post—and a stronger understanding of financial literacy.

Plus, the funds were used for food, savings and long-term goals.

Rooted’s founder and CEO, Jonathan Johnson, said the program is a blueprint more cities should take advantage of.

“What makes D.C. and our partnership with Education Forward DC and DPA remarkable is that we’re proving a simple principle: when you remove financial barriers for young people through direct, unconditional support, you create measurable impact,” Johnson said.

While some critics argue that these programs are expensive and can perpetuate an anti-working narrative, data show that the programs have added value to students’ lives. In 2024, the Social Justice School, a charter school on D.C.’s northeast side, collaborated with Mother’s Outreach Network, an anti-poverty organization, to test the idea within their network. Fifteen families received $800 each month for three months.

Myron Long, the academy’s executive director and founder, supported the data. Some student families were able to purchase a car; another bought a washer and dryer for their home. Long said parents of past participating students called the program’s funds a “stress reliever.”

D.C. City Council Democratic member Zachary Parker announced plans to introduce legislation in October to create a program that allows other schools to provide students with financial assistance. Parker hears from his constituents in the 5th ward that teens struggle to find employment or have sufficient funds to support themselves and their family members.

Teens who struggle in that capacity often fall into avenues of destructive behavior. The council member hopes that implementing a citywide program will help reduce crime rates among youth.

health, prostate, Duke, cancer, prostate cancer patients

by Ahsan Washington

September 30, 2025

Brother, Please Protect Your Prostate

Prostate cancer poses a significant risk that can be life-altering.

Prostate cancer significantly impacts Black men. It ranks as the most common cancer among men in Africa, representing around 20.4% of new cases in 2022. In sub-Saharan Africa, both incidence and mortality rates are increasing, with many instances being diagnosed late; in turn, this is a barrier to treatment options and positive outcomes. In the United States, Black men face a 1.7 times higher likelihood of being diagnosed and a 2.1 times higher risk of dying from prostate cancer compared to white men.

These disparities stem from biological and socioeconomic factors, as well as limited access to care and low awareness of available resources. Then there is mistrust. Early detection plays a vital role in saving lives. As Prostate Awareness Month comes to a close, here are several trustworthy organizations, programs, and tools that can help you get screened, stay informed, or support someone in need.

ZERO Prostate Cancer

The Zero Prostate Cancer organization offers education, support groups, podcasts, free screening locators, and resources tailored for Black men. Their “Black Men’s Prostate Cancer Initiative” is included in this effort.

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Prostate Cancer Foundation – “Black Men: Know Your Risk”

The Prostate Cancer Foundation places great emphasis on its “Black Men: Know Your Risk” initiative. The foundation prioritizes information customized for men of African descent, including when to begin screenings, lifestyle recommendations, and patient resources.

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Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN)

The Prostate Health Education Network provides resources for early detection and screening, webinars, information on clinical trials, and outreach to faith communities, all designed to promote empowerment and enhance awareness.

South Carolina AMEN Program

The SC Amen Program targets African American men aged 40-69, offering educational sessions, assistance with screening, and follow-ups to alleviate barriers for underserved populations.

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GLOBOCAN / WHO

Globocan, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, provides current statistics on disease incidence and mortality rates worldwide and by region, facilitating an understanding of trends and risks associated with prostate cancer.

Shared Decision Making with Your Doctor

This practice is vital: discuss the advantages and disadvantages of testing, taking into account your personal risk factors, such as age, family history, and race.

Prostate cancer poses a significant risk that can be life-altering, but it doesn’t have to mean the end. Understanding your risk, undergoing early testing, and utilizing the numerous resources available can truly change the outcome. Brothers, safeguard your prostate. It’s important.

student loan forgiveness, fresh start program, idk, forgiveness, Connecticut student loans

by Mitti Hicks

September 30, 2025

Some Student Loan Borrowers Could Face Hefty Tax Bill If Education Dept. Fails To Act

According to the Department of Education in an August court filing, more than 1 million Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans are pending as of July 31.

Delays and hefty tax bills threatens millions of student loan borrowers as changes to repayment and forgiveness under the Trump administration face delays.

As Investopedia reports, the Department of Education temporarily paused loan forgiveness under all income-driven repayment (IDR) plans to comply with a court ruling from earlier this year. Borrowers who qualify for forgiveness under IDR plans are now waiting for the Education Department to approve the forgiveness before sweeping changes begin on January 1, 2026.

The temporary tax rule approved by President Joe Biden ends at the end of 2025. According to CNBC, IDR plans will once again be taxable because the 2021 provision in the American Rescue Plan that made forgiveness tax-free is set to expire. This means borrowers seeking forgiveness under those plans could face thousands in tax bills, depending on the amount forgiven, if they’re not approved by the end of the year.

The current tax rule is written in a way that borrowers will have to pay taxes on the amount forgiven, even if they reach the required payments in 2025.

Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Waiting For Forgiveness

There is currently a backlog for processing income-driven repayment applications and filings for debt forgiveness. According to the Department of Education, in an August court filing, more than 1 million IDR plans are pending as of July 31. There are also over 72,000 Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) requests for credit toward forgiveness coming from extra payments.

The backlogs prompted the American Federation of Teachers to amend a previously filed complaint into a class action on Sept. 17. According to Business Insider, the federation is urging the Education Department to cancel loans for borrowers who met their payment threshold for their repayment plans or PSLF.

“At this rate, borrowers may have to wait years to receive the benefits that Congress directed should be provided to them,” the filing said.

Trump, Black History Month, Tiger Woods, grants, whitney Plantation,

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 30, 2025

Trump Announces 100% Tariffs On Movies Made Outside The U.S.

Trump is looking to impose 100% tariffs on foreign made films.

Donald Trump believes the U.S. film industry has been “stolen,” and he plans to fix the issue by imposing a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies.

On Sept. 29, the Commander in Chief used his Truth Social platform to launch his latest U.S.-based attack, this time on Hollywood and foreign films imported into the country. Echoing threats he first made in May, Trump’s stance against the film industry could upend Hollywood’s global business model on a massive scale, Reuters reports.

”Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing candy from a baby,” Trump wrote.

Donald Trump announces a 100% tariff on all films made outside of the U.S. pic.twitter.com/KWMxuQ4rXi
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 29, 2025

He took aim at California Gov. Gavin Newsom, calling him “weak and incompetent” and claiming the state, home to Hollywood, has been “hard hit” by foreign films.

”Therefore, in order to solve this long time, never ending problem, I will be imposing a 100% Tariff on any and all movies made outside the United States,” Trump declared.

It remains unclear what legal authority Trump has to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, but the move highlights his willingness to expand his tariff war into cultural industries and place tariffs on a service rather than a good. The move creates uncertainty for studios that rely on international co-productions and box-office revenue, and could result in the cost being passed down to consumers.

“There is too much uncertainty, and this latest move raises more questions than answers,” said PP Foresight analyst Paolo Pescatore. “For now, as things stand, costs are likely to increase, and this will inevitably be passed on to consumers.”

When Trump first floated tariffs on foreign films, a coalition of U.S. film unions and guilds urged him in a letter to instead back tax incentives for domestic production through a congressional reconciliation package. The Motion Picture Association reports the industry posted a $15.3 billion trade surplus in 2023, fueled by $22.6 billion in exports.

“On first blush, it’s shocking and would represent a virtually complete halt of production,” one industry insider said at the time. “But in reality, he has no jurisdiction to do this, and it’s too complex to enforce.”

Movie ticket sales in the U.S. continue to decline amid inflation, fewer theatrical releases since the pandemic, and a shift in consumer preference toward streaming. Trump’s film tariff proposal adds to a growing list of targeted industries, including a 100% tariff on branded drugs (with some exceptions), a 25% tariff on heavy trucks, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities, and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture.

by Kandiss Edwards

September 30, 2025

A-Town Stomp Down To Atlanta’s First Municipal Market

Azalea Fresh Market is a public-private venture run by the city.

Atlanta opened its first municipal grocery store, Azalea Fresh Market, to combat growing food insecurity in the city.

Azalea Fresh Market is a public-private venture run by the city of Atlanta. Located in the Olympia Building in downtown Atlanta, the market was created in partnership with Invest Atlanta and Savi Provisions.

In a statement, Invest Atlanta wrote about the significance of the project. A projected 5,500 residents will be served each month. Additionally, Invest Atlanta President and CEO Eloisa Klementich anticipates that the economic impact will exceed $6 million annually.

“The opening of the city’s first municipal grocery store will not only enhance access to fresh, affordable food but also stimulate local job growth and continue to invigorate the Downtown economy,” says Klementich. “This initiative is another example of Atlanta leading the way in addressing food access and food insecurity with a new grocery store model that will foster sustainable community development and enrich the lives of local residents.”

Mayor Andre Dickens called the Azalea Fresh Market a key part of his administration’s commitment to expand access to fresh and affordable food across the city.

“Our Administration made a commitment to expand access to fresh food across the city, and Azalea Fresh Market is a significant milestone in ensuring healthy, whole neighborhoods,” Dickens said in a statement. “This grocery store is not just a place to shop—it is a community hub that will serve neighborhood residents, support Georgia grown products and promote healthier lifestyles as we continue to revitalize Downtown.”

Azalea Fresh Market occupies two levels in the Olympia building. The ground floor is designated for groceries and home staples. The upper floor hosts prepared foods, an in-store coffee shop, and community seating. Furthermore, Azalea Fresh Market includes a sushi counter by High Roller Sushi and a Dope Coffee café.

The Azalea Fresh Market is only one part of a broader vision for Atlanta. The city has allocated more than $8 million to open municipal grocery locations in underserved districts.

Azalea Fresh Market aims to fill a void while also serving as a community hub. Atlanta officials expect future store locations in Southwest Atlanta and the West End, with openings planned for late 2025. If those succeed, the model could be replicated across more areas with limited access to groceries.

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by Kandiss Edwards

September 30, 2025

DoorDash Driver Thwarts Potential Kidnapping After Receiving Suspicious Order

While the unnamed driver acted on instinct, Amazon is training its employees to be first responders.

An unnamed DoorDash driver saved a hostage when he received an order containing a hatchet, zip ties, and other suspicious items.

The Sweetwater Police Department in Texas released a statement describing the incident. On Sept. 22, the delivery driver grew concerned when hired to deliver multiple items, which include garbage bags, zip ties, bleach, and a hatchet.

Erring on the side of caution, the DoorDasher alerted management at the Sweetwater Inn, who then called local law enforcement.

Niel Cooper, 42, who was barricaded in his motel room, was identified as the suspect. After determining Cooper did indeed have a hostage, police began attempts at communication. The alleged kidnapper’s refusal to comply with police requests led to hostage negotiations.

“A crisis negotiator from the Texas Department of Public Safety arrived on scene and successfully negotiated Cooper’s peaceful surrender,” the statement read.

Cooper and his unnamed hostage were both arrested on multiple charges. The hostage was taken into custody due to a pending warrant, Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, issued by the Snyder Police Department. Cooper was arrested and charged with Aggravated Kidnapping, as well as two active Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 warrants.

This is not the first time a delivery driver has been at the forefront of an emergency. In April, BLACK ENTERPRISE reported on a pilot program run by Amazon in Europe. The pilot is testing whether delivery drivers can do more than drop off packages. Amazon hopes to train its employees to be first responders in cardiac emergencies.

Through a program called Project Pulse, some Amazon vans in Europe were equipped with defibrillators, which allow drivers to respond to nearby alerts of cardiac arrest.

The drivers in the pilot underwent basic first aid and CPR training. They also connected with local citizen responder networks that notify nearby volunteers. If alerted, Amazon drivers would proceed to the scene, even if emergency medical services were already handling it.

Amazon stated that the trials lasted for months and is “evaluating the feedback and exploring additional opportunities for future programs.”