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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 13, 2026

Ye Files Lawsuit Against Former Project Manager For Placing Lien On Malibu House

The music producer is suing Tony Saxon for placing a $1.8 million lien in 2024

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has filed a lawsuit against a former project manager, alleging that the manager and his attorneys wrongfully placed a $1.8 million lien on his former Malibu house.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the lawsuit, recently filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, by the music producer and his real estate company, Shore Drive Holdings, LLC, accuses Anthony Saxon Netelkos (also known as Tony Saxon) and law firm West Coast Trial Lawyers, of “wrongfully” placing an “invalid” lien on the property “while simultaneously launching an aggressive publicity campaign designed to pressure Ye, chill prospective transactions, and extract payment on disputed claims already being litigated in court.”

Saxon, who was once Ye’s security guard and caretaker at the Malibu property, took the rapper to Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2023, accusing him of committing several labor violations, nonpayment of services, and disability discrimination.

In a November 2023 response to the lawsuit, Ye disputed Saxon’s allegations. In December 2023, the property, which Ye purchased for $57.3 million in 2021, was listed for sale. The following month, in January 2024, Saxon placed a $1.8-million “mechanics” lien on the property to ensure he would be compensated for the work he did as project manager and for construction-related services.

After placing the lien on Ye’s property, Saxon and his attorneys “immediately” issued statements to the media.

In the lawsuit, a statement Saxon’s attorney, Ronald Zambrano, gave to Business Insider at the time was cited.

Zambrano told the media outlet, “If someone wants to buy Kanye’s Malibu home, they will have to deal with us first. That sale cannot happen without Tony getting paid first.”

“These statements were designed to create public pressure and to interfere with the Plaintiffs’ ability to sell and finance the Property by falsely conveying that Defendants held an adjudicated, enforceable right to block a transaction and divert sale proceeds,” the lawsuit stated.

Last year, the Los Angeles Superior Court granted Ye’s motion to release the lien from the bond and awarded the controversial fashion designer attorneys’ fees.

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by Sharelle B. McNair

January 13, 2026

Black Panther Party Says No One ‘Would Have Gotten Touched’ If They Were Present In Minneapolis Amid ICE Protests

The group’s national chairman, and attending members feel ICE should be abolished and the current administration should be held accountable for its actions.

Members of the Black Panther Party were seen at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest in Philadelphia following the tragic death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, saying “if we were there, not a single person would have gotten touched,” The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. 

The group, which identifies as part of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, is an entity of the 1960s militant Black power group founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. Members showed up to the Jan. 8 anti-ICE protest at Philadelphia City Hall, with military-style weapons in hand, in response to the violence dished out by the Trump administration. 

Paul Birdsong, who labels himself as the group’s national chairman, and attending members feel ICE should be abolished and the current administration should be held accountable for its actions. After Good was killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the agent, saying he “was doing his job” and issued sentiments of “absolute immunity” without proper facts.

“You got people that are part of a cabal, that are self-serving … and they prey on the common folks of the United States,” Birdsong said.

Trained by some of the original party’s surviving members, the Black Panther Party is known in the City of Brotherly Love for hosting weekly free food programs in North Philly for years. Community members who stop by for free food are used to seeing the group’s members armed and ready, which creates a sense of security for those they serve. 

Older members of the community call them role models and remember the days when their party held events at the Church of the Advocate. “They primarily were always community-oriented,” said 63-year-old Jerome Hill, saying he is happy to see the group still serving the community. 

Member Comrade Arch, who also carries a firearm, says he feels “like we’re welcome” as Birdsong admits to feeling “safe.” “No police, no drug dealers doing anything to us here.”

With under 100 members, Birdsong started to recruit members following the 2020 murder of George Floyd, which sparked massive protests, similar to the ones taking place in Good’s memory. According to 6 Action News, speakers like Anita Raihan of No ICE Philly said it’s only a matter of time before the same thing happens in Philadelphia — if people don’t act now. “If you do not act, it will happen here,” Raihan said. 

“And if you do not act, ICE will continue to kidnap and disappear members of our community every single day.”

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner issued warnings to ICE agents as Trump pushes for a greater presence in America’s metro cities. “Don’t even try this in Philly,” Krasner said. “Do you hear me, ICE agents? You’re going to jail if you commit crimes in the city of Philadelphia.” 

As organizers labeled the protest as “a catalyzing moment when people are coming together,” they plan to host demonstrations outside the local ICE field office every Monday morning.

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Bloody Sunday, Lynda Blackmon Lowery
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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

January 13, 2026

Lynda Blackmon Lowery, Bloody Sunday’s Youngest Marcher, Dies In Selma At 75

Dr. Lynda Blackmon Lowery, the youngest Bloody Sunday marcher, passed away in Selma at age 75.

Dr. Lynda Blackmon Lowery, widely recognized as the youngest person to march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Bloody Sunday, died in Selma on Dec. 24 at the age of 75.

Lowery’s daughter, Danita Blackmon, confirmed her death but did not disclose a cause, The New York Times reported. Selma honored her legacy with two days of funeral events, including a public viewing on Dec. 29 and a celebration of life on Dec. 30.

A nationally revered civil rights icon and Selma foot soldier, Dr. Lowery was a key figure in the Selma Voting Rights Movement. She vowed as a child to fight for civil rights after witnessing the trauma her family endured when her mother died from childbirth complications, having been denied a blood transfusion due to her race.

“So, I made a vow at the age of seven that when I got big, I was going to change things. And nobody would ever have to grow up without a mother again because of the color of skin,” Lowery said in 2024.

After her mother’s death, Dr. Lowery drew strength from her grandmother, who introduced her to activism and took her to see Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak in 1963. Her activism began with high school sit-ins alongside fellow students. By age 14, she had marched for justice, been jailed nine times, and was beaten on Bloody Sunday in 1965 while turning 15. Historians credit those marches with helping spur the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

She later spent 27 years as a mental health professional before sharing her story in her acclaimed 2015 memoir, Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom, which became a widely used teaching tool and stage production. In her later years, she continued educating new generations, witnessed her legacy honored through Selma’s Foot Soldiers Park, and offered guidance to Black youth facing racism.

“I still tell them to believe in themselves, because there’s nobody greater walking this earth than you right now. Believe in who you are, and even though all those bricks and stones are going to be thrown at you, be still and believe in you,” Lowery said. “You direct you. And the more you direct you, the more everybody’s going to see the beauty inside you. You are important to yourself. If you like yourself, you love yourself. Ain’t nobody gonna take that from you.”

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Kid Mero, Hot 97
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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 13, 2026

The Kid Mero Announced As New Morning Host Of Hot97

'I grew up listening to HOT 97, so to get the morning slot here isn't just a job—it's a responsibility to continue that legacy while bringing it into this next era of media.'

Less than a month after the New York hip-hop world was shocked by Hot97’s release of the Ebro in the Morning radio team, the station announced the replacement: a New York personality known to many hip-hop fans, The Kid Mero.

Hot97 announced that the Bronx-bred host is at the helm of the morning show, HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, which started Jan. 13, bringing a New York host back to lead the morning program for the first time in years. The Kid Mero announced his latest career move on social media: joining the hip-hop station.

The show will air weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

“HOT 97 is the station—it’s been the voice of NYC hip-hop and culture for decades,” said The Kid Mero in a written statement. “I grew up listening to HOT 97, so to get the morning slot here isn’t just a job—it’s a responsibility to continue that legacy while bringing it into this next era of media. We’re gonna laugh, we’re gonna get into it, but it’s always gonna be real, and a real good time!”

The Kid Mero is well known to New York City fans as a co-host of the Carmelo Anthony-led program 7PM in Brooklyn, a sports show that also covers other topics with their guests. He also hosts Victory Light with The Kid Mero and is a New York Times best-selling author, Writers Guild Award winner, and Variety named him a “Comic to Watch.”

“HOT 97 has always been about representing the culture of New York, and Mero is New York,” said Kudjo Sogadzi, EVP of Content & Growth at MediaCo. “He’s authentic, hilarious, fearless, and deeply connected to the community. HOT 97 Mornings with Mero is going to set the tone for the city every morning and create must-listen moments for our audience.”

The Kid Mero’s initial claim to fame came as a co-host of Desus and Mero (formerly Desus vs. Mero) with his former partner, Desus (Daniel Baker, formerly a writer for BLACK ENTERPRISE). The show later became Bodega Boys before both went their separate ways.

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Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame, coach, football
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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 13, 2026

Notre Dame Football Coach Marcus Freeman Won’t Face Assault Charge

'While the evidence suggests that a touching may have occurred, an inadvertent touching is not sufficient.  The State is therefore declining to file any criminal charges.''

A video played a part in the authorities’ decision not to file charges against University of Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman after he was accused of battery following an incident at his son’s high school wrestling event earlier this month.

According to CBS Sports, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office stated that no charges are being filed against Freeman for the alleged assault against New Prairie High School wrestling assistant coach, Chris Fleeger, at Mishawaka High School, Jan. 3. Freeman denied the allegations immediately. Notre Dame backed their football coach, releasing a statement that the accusation was untrue.

Mishawaka police investigated the accusation of Fleeger, who told police officers that the football coach assaulted him during the Al Smith Wrestling Invitational, where Freeman’s son, Vinny, was a participant. The incident allegedly occurred after Vinny lost his match; no details were revealed on what started the altercation.

Prosecutors issued a statement confirming that no charges will be filed against Freeman after viewing evidence, including a video that shows Freeman did not assault Fleeger. However, he may have touched the wrestling coach.

“While the evidence suggests that a touching may have occurred, an inadvertent touching is not sufficient. The State is therefore declining to file any criminal charges.”

Last year, history was made when Notre Dame beat Penn State to advance to the College Football Championship, making Freeman the first Black man to lead his team to the championship at the FBS level (NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision). The Fighting Irish lost the championship to Ohio State, 34-23, Jan. 20, 2025.

Sports Illustrated reported that Notre Dame has recently rewarded Freeman with a restructured contract that adds an extra year to the seven-year deal he signed last year. The contract places him in the “top tier” of college coaches.

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Renee Hardman, Iowa, Senate
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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

January 13, 2026

Iowa Lawmaker Renee Hardman Makes History As First Black Woman Appointed To State’s Senate

Hardman's win also ensured that Iowa Republicans would not get two-thirds control of the senate.

Renee Hardman is making history as a Black woman leader in Iowa.

Hardman was officially sworn in during the first legislative session of the season, Jan. 11. The historic ceremony made her the first Black woman to serve in the Iowa State Senate. The Iowa Senate Democrats marked the occasion for their party members’ achievement.

The swearing-in ceremony took place minutes before legislators began the session. The State Board of Canvass certified Hardman’s appointment, allowing her to partake in the lawmaking process. According to CBS 2, Hardman will serve on multiple committees, including government oversight, health and human services, and natural resources and environment.

Hardman won the special election race held Dec. 30, sparked by the October death of Sen. Claire Celsi. She will now represent the residents of District 16, which serves parts of Des Moines. Her win maintained the seat for the Democratic Party amid the loss of her predecessor, while also ensuring that State Senate Republicans do not reclaim a two-thirds majority.

PBS previously reported that Hardman won by a wide margin against GOP candidate Lucas Loftin. The CEO of Nonprofit Lutheran Services of Iowa also has a background in city politics, having served on the West Des Moines City Council.

As she prepares to enact change on behalf of all Iowans, Hardman is well aware of the history she has made. Upon her victory, she thanked her supporters for allowing her to be a voice for their fight.

“I rest on the shoulders of my ancestors who fought the good fight and lost their lives so that I could serve,” remarked Hardman. “With this comes great responsibility — responsibility to live out those five words on my yard sign and be A Voice For All People — a beacon of light and hope that Iowa can be a better place — where every family has the opportunity to thrive.”

Hardman remains part of a shift toward Democratic appointments across several states, working to ensure that local legislatures stay blue as midterms near.

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L.A. Reid, Russell Simmons, Dixon, Drew
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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

January 13, 2026

L.A. Reid Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit

L.A. Reid has settled with former Arista Records exec, Drew Dixon, who accused him of sexual assault and harassment.

Music mogul Antonio “L.A.” Reid has reached a settlement with former Arista Records executive Drew Dixon, ending her sexual assault lawsuit and sidestepping a trial where John Legend was slated to testify.

The case was settled on Jan. 12, just ahead of jury selection and opening statements in Dixon’s lawsuit alleging sexual assault and retaliation by Reid in the early 2000s, as cited by The Hollywood Reporter. Reid’s attorney, Imran Ansari, said the matter was “amicably resolved” without any admission of liability.

The settlement avoids a trial expected to feature high-profile testimony, including from John Legend, with whom Dixon worked during her time recruiting him at Arista before later reuniting when she became general manager at Homeschool Records.

Dixon, who filed the suit under New York’s Adult Survivors Act—which temporarily reopened the window for sexual misconduct claims regardless of the statute of limitations—said she hopes her advocacy for the law “helps to bring us closer to a safer music business for everyone.”

“In a world where good news is often hard to find, I hope for survivors that today is a ray of light peeking through the clouds,” she said.

In a 2023 New York federal lawsuit, Dixon accused Reid of sexually assaulting her twice in 2001—once on a private jet and again in a car—and alleged he retaliated after she distanced herself, creating a hostile work environment that pushed her out of the industry. The suit followed Dixon’s earlier public allegations in 2017 against Russell Simmons and Reid, which she later detailed in HBO Max’s 2020 documentary On the Record.

Dixon has said the alleged assaults, retaliation, and resulting health issues derailed her career.

“Drew has been one of the most courageous and outspoken supporters of survivors of sexual abuse,” said Kenya Davis, a lawyer for Dixon. “Her advocacy, including her instrumental role in advancing the Adult Survivors Act, has helped shift the balance of power in the music industry, creating a path to justice for survivors.”

In addition to Reid, Dixon sued Simmons in 2024, accusing him of defamation for denying her allegation that he raped her in 1995. The case is pending, in the discovery phase, as Dixon is among roughly 20 women who have accused the disgraced hip-hop mogul of sexual assault or misconduct.

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by Mitti Hicks

January 13, 2026

Residents Are Banding Together To Film, Monitor ICE Agents. Is It Legal?

Legal experts say people have First Amendment protections to record and report on federal law enforcement in public spaces.

There’s a group in Minneapolis that monitors and informs residents when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct raids in the community. The group, known as neighbors, is precisely that.

They are a group of residents, all of them volunteers, who check license plates and flag vehicles they believe are carrying ICE agents. According to USA Today, they carry whistles during school drop-offs to warn parents, drop off groceries to neighbors who are afraid to leave their homes, and even take their neighbors to doctors’ appointments.

You will find them throughout Minneapolis, including the neighborhood where 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent on Jan. 7. The South Minneapolis neighborhood has seen a heavy presence of immigration agents in the past six weeks, prompting the coalition of residents to band together to protect their neighbors.

It’s been one week since Good died, and the group of “neighbors” said they are not backing down. Her death has sparked protests nationwide and debates over the tactics used by ICE agents and the community groups that monitor agents.

“I don’t see anyone deterred. What I see is more people clear-eyed,” Neighbors Organizer Andrew Fahlstrom told USA Today. “The murder of Renee Good made it clear to everyone in the city just how dangerous and unhinged this group of armed agents actually is.”

While President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have called groups that track ICE agents and warn neighbors “domestic terrorists,” it is legal to monitor or film federal agents while they’re on duty.

Since Trump’s inauguration, the co-director of The States at the Core, Jill Garvey, said more than 10,000 Americans have taken its virtual ICE Watch training. The training teaches volunteers how to monitor ICE activity and focuses on how to help those detained. The group also teaches volunteers about their observer rights and what can get them in trouble, such as interfering with an arrest.

According to CTM Legal Group, people have strong First Amendment protections to record and report on federal law enforcement in public spaces. However, there’s a critical legal line that could result in serious federal criminal charges if crossed.

Seven federal circuit courts have all confirmed that the First Amendment protects your right to film police and federal agents in public spaces. This protection exists regardless of immigration status.

States at the Core said that more than 1,000 Minneapolis residents signed up for Community Defense and ICE Watching training the day after Good died.

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Morris Brown College, president, Kevin James
Morris Brown College (founded in 1881) signage on July 18, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

January 13, 2026

Interim Leadership Appointed At HBCU, But Former President Of Morris Brown College Isn’t Leaving Quietly

Ex-Morris Brown President Kevin James called out the board's decision, calling it "deeply concerning."

As Morris Brown College announces that a new interim president will lead the HBCU, its former leader says he was fired for no cause.

The institution shocked community members with its push to distance itself from its longtime president, Kevin James, whom it thanked. It acknowledged James for helping it reach its current point of fruition. The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees announced that one of its members, Ms. Nzinga Shaw, will assume the responsibilities of interim president.

The revived HBCU overcame years of accreditation issues before finally allowing students back on campus. Now, as it seeks to return to its former glory, the school is parting ways with the president who served it during this transition.

However, James has spoken out about his apparent firing, which came as a surprise to the educational leader as well. In a Facebook post, he wrote of the “deeply concerning” transition of power without an apparent reason.

“Today, the Morris Brown College Board of Trustees terminated my service as President without providing specific cause or substantive explanation,” wrote the academic leader. “This action is deeply concerning. Research and my lived experience demonstrate that many HBCUs have struggled with board overreach and interference. Unfortunately, those dynamics are evident in this situation.”

James has served as president of Morris Brown College for the past seven years. During his tenure, he helped the school in its reaccreditation efforts, which they finally secured after almost two decades in 2022. He further noted that news of his removal could jeopardize the school’s upcoming reaccreditation review.

“The timing of this decision is particularly troubling, as the institution is approaching its accreditation reaffirmation review in a few weeks,” detailed James.

In his public appeal, James also reminded the Morris Brown community of his work to lead the school into good standing. He emphasized enrollment growth, the return of financial aid for students, and the successful financial audits conducted by the school. Given the accolades he received during his tenure, he expressed concern about what might lead to his removal, especially at this crucial time for the school’s future.

He added, “It is important to note that I recently completed a successful annual evaluation and have received consistently strong performance reviews throughout my seven years of service. Morris Brown College has literally made history under my leadership as President…I dedicated myself fully to the restoration and resurgence of Morris Brown College, and I stand firmly behind the progress we achieved together.”

While James thanked the Morris Brown Community for allowing him to serve for years, others also noted that the Board’s hasty removal could impact the school’s future. Supporters of James highlighted the Board of Trustees’ apparent “lack of transparency” regarding what led to their unexpected decision.

One commenter wrote, “This lack of transparency from the Board of Trustees is precisely why institutions struggle to reach their full potential. Decisions made without explanation undermine trust, accountability, and progress you’ve made. We stand firm with you.”

Another added, “To dismiss a president with a valid contract, strong evaluations, and historic outcomes, especially on the eve of accreditation review, raises serious governance concerns that deserve scrutiny.”

James also noted that his removal also violates his existing contract with the HBCU, which states that he remains in leadership until 2029. Given this, he intends to “pursue all rights and remedies” in light of this legal violation. As his firing gained traction, a Board spokesperson released a statement.

“Dr. James has played a meaningful role in guiding the institution through critical seasons of growth, resilience, and transformation,” detailed the statement obtained by 11Alive. The Board thanks him for his dedication to the students, faculty, staff and alumni, and the broader Morris Brown College community, and wishes him well in his next chapter.”

While this story is developing, check out BLACK ENTERPRISE’s podcast interview with James on Class Is In Session.

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Mattel, Barbie, autistic
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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

January 13, 2026

Mattel Releases First Ever Autistic Barbie In Doll Line Dedicated To Diversity And Awareness

The doll features several additions that align with the experiences of autistic people.

Mattel has released a new Barbie doll that serves a unique purpose, representing those on the autism spectrum.

The first-ever Autistic Barbie will join Mattel’s line of Fashionista dolls that amplify diversity and inclusion in our world. The line includes several Barbies, including some with Down syndrome or even blind dolls, to help every doll enthusiast feel empowered through the toys.

According to ABC News, Mattel worked with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network for over 18 months on the doll’s development. The end product featured several additions aligned with the needs of those diagnosed with autism.

The doll itself has elbow and wrist articulation, allowing for stimming, hand flapping, and other gestures often used by those in the autism community to express themselves or their emotions. The dollmakers also included an eye gaze. This addition allows the doll to avoid eye contact, another recurring habit among many autistic people.

And of course, no Barbie feels complete without its accessories, and the same goes for its autistic version. However, this doll has more than a purse and some high heels. Instead, the doll has an all-pink fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones, and a tablet to help with sensory overload. This Barbie’s outfit was also mindfully curated. It’s a flowy, purple A-line dress that allows for less fabric-to-skin contact, paired with flat-soled shoes for stable movement.

With these heightened details, the doll aims to authentically represent autistic people’s experiences. In its promotion, Barbie has joined forces with vocal members of the autism community. These advocates were able to get a first look at this transformative doll for autistic youth.

“Barbie has always strived to reflect the world kids see and the possibilities they imagine, and we’re proud to introduce our first autistic Barbie as part of that ongoing work,” said Jamie Cygielman, Global Head of Dolls, Mattel, in a press release.

“The doll, designed with guidance from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, helps to expand what inclusion looks like in the toy aisle and beyond because every child deserves to see themselves in Barbie.” 

To further celebrate this ground-breaking toy’s release, Barbie will donate 1,000 of these specialty dolls to hospitals serving autistic children. This toy will also help children of color, particularly Black children. According to Autism Speaks, Black children in the U.S. have the third-highest rate of autism prevalence among other racial groups. Now, this awareness amplified through Barbie will comfort children who want to feel seen in all aspects of life.

For those wanting to purchase the doll for a developmentally diverse person in their life, the dolls are available at multiple Mattel retailers.

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