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Black-On-Black Crimes: Wesley Hunt Accuses Tim Scott Staffer Of Racism Over ‘Ashy’ Comment 

Neither Scott nor his office have yet to provide a response.


A simple comment of Rep. Wesley Hunt’s (R-TX) appearance has turned into accusations of racism against the staff member of another Black Republican, Sen. Tim Scott (SC). 

Hunt is accusing Jennifer DeCasper, executive director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), who is also Black, of using a “racist trope” after she commented on a photo of Hunt at a White House Christmas celebration. “Those gray ankles got dude looking like he just did a tap-dance routine in a bag of flour,” DeCasper wrote on X. 

Hunt, who is running for Senator in Texas, called DeCasper’s comment “really unfortunate” on the social platform, and expounded in a statement saying he was disheartened to see comments from a staff member working for Scott, the longest-serving Black U.S. senator.

“As a Black Republican, I am no stranger to vile and racist tropes aimed at my family and me. Historically, those attacks have come almost exclusively from the radical left,” Hunt said, according to 24Sight News. “That is why it is both surprising and deeply disheartening to now see similar behavior coming from individuals serving at the NRSC under Senator Tim Scott. We should hold ourselves to a higher standard. We can do better.”

Comments under the post supported Hunt’s sentiments, while other Republican strategists labeled the comment as being tone-deaf and insensitive. “While the party tries to recruit minorities, they are making jokes about a minority congressman,” one anonymous strategist said. 

Neither Scott nor his office has yet to provide a response.

Hunt is running against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Scott has endorsed Cornyn. The primary is set for March 3. Whomever advances will face he Democratic nominee: Lone Star state Reps. James Talarico or Jasmine Crockett. 

Interestingly enough, Hunt, in a clear example of holding himself to a higher standard, took to social media to berate Crockett, saying that her being in the race turns it into “Real Housewives of ATL for the sake of someone’s documentary deal. But here we are… and let’s be honest, Jasmine Crockett is in this race because John Cornyn refused to get out of it,” he wrote on X with a video of the lawmaker speaking on a panel. 

“Cornyn invited this circus. His entire strategy now is to split the GOP vote, limp into a general, and hope Texans forget the last 20 years of votes that look like they came straight out of a Democrat caucus room.”

He should maybe be more concerned with the views of voters in Texas. Critics have latched onto his Congress attendance record, suggesting a slow path to victory in the Senate race.

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Black-Owned Golden Krust Invests Over $18,000 To Jamaican Farmers For Hurricane Recovery

Hurricane Melissa destroyed most of Jamaica’s agriculturally productive areas, resulting in estimated losses and damages of approximately $180 million.


Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurants, the Black family-owned Jamaican brand, has announced a J$3 million ($18,760) agricultural recovery initiative to support small farmers impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

The investment, made in partnership with the American Friends of Jamaica, will provide direct support to 10 farmers in St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. Mary, and Manchester. These areas experienced significant crop loss, flooding, and infrastructure damage when the Category 5 storm made landfall on the island on Oct. 28, 2025.

Each farmer selected will receive J$300,000 worth of seedlings, equipment, and essential farming supplies to replant and restore their farms.

“Hurricane Melissa severely affected families and farmers across Jamaica, and we recognize how difficult it has been for many to restart after such a significant loss,” Jacqueline Hawthorne-Robinson, Golden Krust CEO, stated in a news release. “This is just the beginning of an ongoing rehabilitation effort.”

Jamaican Farmers Rebuilding Following Historic Storm

Hurricane Melissa caused catastrophic and historic damage in Jamaica. Described as the worst hurricane since records began, the storm killed at least 45 people and left hundreds of thousands in precarious living conditions.

The World Bank estimates $8.8 billion in physical damage, roughly 41% of the country’s GDP. According to the United Nations, 36% of homes in the western part of the country were either damaged or destroyed. Nearly half a million people are reportedly left in precarious conditions, facing profound uncertainty.

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture points out, Hurricane Melissa destroyed most of Jamaica’s agriculturally productive areas, resulting in estimated losses and damages of approximately $180 million.

“As the Government of Jamaica begins its recovery efforts, the immediate and medium-term risks of food shortages remain a serious concern,” the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service stated.

Jamaican farmers said Golden Krust’s support could not have come at a better time and described the investments as “immeasurable.”

“We know we have a partner who is not only just talk, but who takes action, and that is where the rubber meets the road,” said Luke Lee, director of Clarendon-based Gen Paradise Company Limited.

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Africa’s Richest Man Says Planned Oil Refinery Listing Aims To Put Ownership In Nigerian Hands

Africa’s richest businessman says the proposed stock market debut of his $20 billion oil refinery is about legacy, not control, and will allow Nigerians at home and abroad to share in its profits.


Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says his plan to list his $20 billion oil refinery on the stock exchange is driven by a desire to make everyday Nigerians part-owners of one of the country’s most ambitious industrial projects.


In a recent interview with members of the press, Dangote said the proposed listing of the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery is not about retaining dominance over the asset, but about creating long-term shared value.

“At the moment, our main interest is to list on the exchange, so that every living Nigerian can own part of the refinery,” he said.


Dangote made clear that he is not concerned about maintaining a controlling stake once shares are offered. When asked how much equity he plans to sell, he said there would be no fixed limit. “Somebody asked me a question, is it 5 or 10% you want to sell?” Dangote said. “And I said that when we are going to sell the shares, we will not put a cap. If they happen to buy 55% and I own 45%, so be it.”


The refinery, located outside Lagos, is the largest of its kind in Africa and a cornerstone of Nigeria’s efforts to reduce fuel imports and strengthen domestic energy production. Dangote described the facility as a legacy project, saying broad ownership would allow citizens to directly benefit from its long-term performance.


“The thing is about legacy,” he said. “I want Nigerians to own this, and I want every single Nigerian, when the refinery does well, for them to always be able to rely on the profit of that refinery.”


Dangote emphasized that participation would not be limited to wealthy investors. “The main point is for us to sell to every living Nigerian who has something, even if it’s ten shares you buy or 20,” he said.


He also said the opportunity would extend beyond Nigeria’s borders. When asked whether Nigerians in the diaspora could participate, Dangote responded simply, “Yes.” To reinforce that commitment, he said dividends would be paid in U.S. dollars. “We are going to make sure that we pay the dividend in dollars, because a major chunk of ourselves is in dollars,” he said.


Dangote first publicly outlined plans to sell shares in the refinery in July during the Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Markets in Abuja. At the event, he said preparations were already underway for a listing that would allow individuals and institutions to invest.


“Very soon, the refinery will be listed to give all Nigerians the opportunity to become shareholders,” Dangote said at the time, adding that his broader vision is for Africa to refine the petroleum products it consumes “right here on the soil of Africa.”

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Barack Obama To Dems: ‘Focus On Midterms,’ Encouraging Party To Regain Control Of House

Ahead of the hot-ticketed primary season which could switch control of the U.S. House of Representatives given the results of elections in states like Texas, North Carolina and others, Obama says that should be the focus.


Former President Barack Obama knows a thing or two about winning elections, so he took some time to encourage the Democratic Party to focus on the 2026 midterm elections rather than the divisive ideologies being pushed by Republicans, ABC News reported. 

Ahead of the hotly anticipated midterm season, which could shift control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and given the results of elections in states like Texas, North Carolina, and others, Obama said that should be the focus. The banter between parties can be dealt with afterwards. “Because I promise, when that gets done, we have enormous talent, and we are then going to be in a position, as the next presidential campaign ramps up, to sort through some of the differences,” Obama said at an event hosted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in an effort to support House Democrats. 

“Our job is to focus like a laser on this upcoming election. That’s the short term.”

The two-term former president acknowledged that the Party’s “differences aren’t that big,” but with social media being the way of the world, things can get taken out of context. American voters have witnessed social media platforms taking over viewpoints in an effort to shift things in favor of one party or the other. However, Democrats have certainly proved that they are still well in the fight – and that voters are seeking a change. 

High-powered elections, like those for the mayors of New York City and Miami, and the governors of Virginia and New Jersey, are evidence. Zohran Mamdani became the Big Apple’s first Muslim and youngest mayor in the city’s history. At the same time, Eileen Higgins will lead Miami as the first woman in the city’s history to hold the title, in addition to being the first Democrat in 28 years. 

Victories overstepped a growing divide over funding and the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies, after eight Democratic Senators voted to end the longest government shutdown in history without subsidies expansion, sparking criticism from other party members. 

But the former Illinois senator argued that there are leaders like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders who want to see Americans live better and afford basic necessities. “If we bring energy and clarity and commitment to talking about things like affordability and making sure people have health care when they need it, and that they have the ability, if they work hard, to be able to support a family and create a better future for their children and their grandchildren … when we deliver that message, it resonates with people, and we have to have confidence in that,” Obama said. 

As Obama has stepped up to vow for Democratic leadership in recent months, campaigning for now Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elects- Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, he wants to make sure the party is left in good hands from the midterm season and beyond. His speech was the second time since 2019 in his post-presidency, according to Politico, that Obama met with freshman Democrats, making the “move from player to coach” as mentioned on a recent episode of the Marc Maron podcast.

A close source to the former president said his goal “is to build a sustainable Democratic Party that can survive without him.”

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How Comments About Rob Reiner’s Alleged Murder Reminds America Who Trump Really Is

America shouldn't be too taken back by the commentary as it's seemingly the same old song and dance.


While Hollywood and movie lovers around the world mourn the loss of actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, President Donald Trump reminded America it should be all about him with his insensitive and harsh commentary. 

Reiner, known for his work on award-winning works like “A Few Good Men,” “When Harry Met Sally” and most recently, “The Bear,” was found dead in his home along with his wife Dec. 14. As the news made headlines, Trump decided to put in his two cents as Reiner was an outspoken critic of the indicted leader. 

In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump blamed the crime on the Hollywood legend, saying it was caused by something called “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” “Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS,” he wrote. 

“He was known to have driven people crazy by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump….” 

Following almost immediate criticism from all ends, Trump doubled down on his comment during an Oval Office press conference. “Well, I wasn’t a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned,” Trump said regarding the “All in the Family” actor. 

Democrat and Republican lawmakers, as well as members of the Hollywood community, shunned the president’s comments, with even some of his most loyal fans, like Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), labeling it “wrong.” “Regardless of one’s political views, no one should be subjected to violence, let alone at the hands of their own son. It’s a horrible tragedy that should engender sympathy and compassion from everyone in our country, period,” he said, according to ABC News.  

However, America shouldn’t be too taken aback by the rhetoric, as it’s seemingly par for the course with Trump. Trump has a history of embracing violence, especially when it caters to those who go against him. Think back to Jan. 6, 2021. The country witnessed several antagonists attacking the U.S. Capitol building in the name of “democracy.” Trump, upon his return to office for a second term, pardoned a number of participants who incited harm against elected officials and law enforcement. 

He did the same years prior, shortly after getting elected. When a man rammed his vehicle into a crowd of peaceful protestors who were standing behind the Charlottesville, Virginia City Council’s decision to remove a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from a public park, Trump labeled the white nationalists who took over the town as “some very fine people.” 

So the question remains, why is America surprised by Trump’s comments on Reiner’s murder?

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Internet Side-Eyes 21 Savage For Including R. Kelly Sample On New Album Track

The rapper included the hook from Kelly's own song of the same name.


21 Savage is facing backlash for using an R. Kelly sample on one of his latest album’s songs.

The final track on his “What Happened To The Streets?” album left some fans wondering about the sampling choice from the disgraced R&B singer. The song, titled “I Wish,” uses the same chorus as Kelly’s song.

Upon the album’s Dec. 12 release, listeners questioned why 21 would include Kelly’s music. However, like Kelly’s vision for the song to pay tribute to deceased loved ones, 21 Savage’s version honors rappers who have died.

“I wish Dolph would’ve Uber Eats them cookies instead/ I wish Nipsey stayed at home with Lauren, chilled in the bed,” 21 Savage expressed on the track. “You could probably make a ocean from the tears people shed/ But you know it bring hate, dog, when you get ahead.”

He mentioned other rappers taken from gun violence, also adding, “I wish Takeoff got sick and had to stay in Atlanta.”

However, since Kelly’s indictment on charges of sex trafficking, child abuse, and more, many have tuned out the incarcerated singer’s music. Some naysayers think it will keep his controversial legacy alive for future generations, believing his art should remain behind bars with him. Kelly is currently serving a 31-year prison sentence.

Others were caught off guard by the sample, which they said ruined their listening experience.

Critics view it as a way to minimize R. Kelly’s harm toward women and young girls, as many of his victims were underage. However, one noted a silver lining that all his music royalties go toward the abuse victims.

While 21 Savage has yet to address why he chose to include Kelly’s music, he has inserted his opinions on other music-affiliated controversies, such as “snitching” and the infamous beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

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Connecticut Family Launches GoFundMe To Tip Waitress Who Comforted Cranky Toddler While Working

The parents of a toddler who was comforted by a TGI Friday’s waitress at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport have launched a GoFundMe in her honor.


A family who passed through Atlanta’s busy Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has launched a GoFundMe in order to “tip” the friendly TGI Friday’s waitress who comforted their 2-year-old son while she worked.

The waitress, Brittany Bell, was caught on video lending a hand and became a viral star.

“While on our layover, my husband and I stopped to eat with our three kids (all under 5 years old),” explained the toddler’s mother, Chalaine Scott in the fundraiser appeal. “It had already been a long day of traveling, and my 2-year-old was on the verge of a meltdown. As she walked by, she saw him crying, stopped in her tracks, put her arms out to him and said, ‘C’mon, ain’t no crying in here, let’s go get a treat!’”

Scott said her typically shy toddler immediately warmed up to Bell, finding comfort in her arms as she juggled other tables.

“The mom says Bell turned a stressful travel moment into a reminder that it really does ‘take a village’ sometimes, and that small acts of kindness can make a huge difference,” a post on X read.

After the touching moment went viral, viewers flooded the family with requests to tip Bell. In the GoFundMe description, Scott applauded Bell for embodying the kindness and compassion that still exist in the world.

“The world is full of so much hate and division, so when you find someone who’s just pure JOY, they can really make an impact,” Scott wrote. “Bell is spreading love and giving everyone a much-needed reminder that there is still good in the world! People like you are what this world needs more of! Now’s our chance to bless you like you’ve blessed us, ‘Waitress Bell’.”

The fundraiser, set for $13,000, currently sits at nearly $12,000.

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Tia Kemp Gets Straight To The Bag, Charging Stylist Two Stacks To Do Her Hair

Getting paid to get your hair done is the newest stream of income for Kemp.


Tia Kemp is about the Benjamins. One way is by charging stylists for the opportunity to do her hair.

The media personality and Rick Ross’ baby mother is helping the hair girls get exposure, but at a cost. The internet’s self-proclaimed “Yuntie” spoke about her latest hairstyle at a Florida-based beauty salon. Kemp was seen getting ready to receive her style, wearing a wig cap, with the paying stylist in the clip.

“4th chair! I’m in Motherf-ckin Polk County with it, baby, yes. Lakeland to be exact…Wait till y’all see this sh-t lay round,” Kemp said in the video.

In the description, Kemp described that she received a couple of stacks to promote Memorial Beauty Bar, or $2,222.22 to be exact.

Fans in the comments expressed their own shock at the hefty price to touch Kemp’s head.

One inquired about why the stylists would pay up to do her hair. “[Because] she putting them on, her following increase daily… think about how many clients they gon get. Auntie just making her coins too,” another commenter explained.

Others also co-signed the venture, stating that they would cough up the coins to get their stylings Yuntie-approved.

One joked, “[Not going to lie] if ima pay anybody to let me do they hair for promo it’s gone be Yuntie.”

Someone else noted how much Kemp could earn if she continued to capitalize on this money-making opportunity: “Damn, all she needs is to do is let 450 girls do her hair over time, and she can make a million dollars off people doing HER hair!!! The game has OFFICIALLY changed.”

The new income stream may not stop her from still trying to get Ross to pay child support. She took her co-parenting woes to the internet last year.

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Jasmine Crockett Calls Out The ‘Coordinated Attack’ Surrounding Her Stance On Israel And Gaza

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is calling out what she describes as a "coordinated attack" targeting her after announcing her Senate campaign.


Jasmine Crockett is pushing back against what she calls a “coordinated attack” on social media over her views on the Israel–Palestine conflict.

The Texas Rep, who is running for U.S. Senate, recently hosted a campaign stop in Houston where she addressed the criticism she’s been receiving over what she claims is the “mischaracterization” of her views on Israel and Gaza.

“There was a coordinated attack on me on social media that was mischaracterizing my position,” Crockett told Houston Chronicle reporter Jeremy Wallace.

She went on to address misleading clips and claims about her voting record that surfaced soon after her campaign announcement. Crockett said the criticism focuses on her foreign aid votes, with some posts falsely claiming she supports Israel-only military funding and has backing from AIPAC.

She rejected both claims, clarifying she has never been endorsed by AIPAC and that her April vote on a supplemental aid package covered defensive support for Israel, humanitarian aid for Gaza, and assistance for Taiwan and Haiti.

“That supplemental package was for defensive help to Israel, as well as it was for money for Gaza. It was for money for Taiwan. It was also money for Haiti. And so yes, I voted for it,” Crockett said, adding that she has opposed other bills aimed at providing funding exclusively for Israel, a fact she said her critics consistently omit.

Crockett noted that Republicans control the House and decide which bills reach the floor, and Democrats use their limited leverage to secure humanitarian aid for Gaza, Haiti, and Taiwan, since Republican-led proposals excluded support for those regions.

“There were no packages that the Republicans were putting forth that were actually going to give money for Gaza,” she said.

Crockett emphasized that although she has been critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions, her stance should not be mistaken for hostility toward Israeli citizens.

“I will say this on the record any day, all day. I have no hate for any kind of people,” she said. “I love people, but I don’t necessarily love the Netanyahu government. I don’t think that it’s fair to go after an entire people because you don’t like their government.”

“I’m not in love with the Trump government either. It’s just is what it is,” Crockett added.

As she kicks off her campaign for the March 3, 2026, Democratic primary, Crockett stated she won’t be sidetracked by misleading attacks on her political record.

“I’m OK with people disagreeing with my record, I’m not OK with people disagreeing with something that’s been completely mischaracterized in an attempt to distract,” she said. “When we look at where we are right now, people are talking about affordability and the economy, and people are trying to survive. I refuse to be distracted.”

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Diddy Accuser Goes After Cassie In Lawsuit, Claims Maurene Comey Silenced Him

Cassie Ventura is being sued by a Diddy accuser who claims she’s not a victim and says he was silenced in the Diddy case by former Asst. U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey.


An accuser of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit targeting the disgraced hip-hop mogul and his estranged ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, also alleging that former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey helped suppress claims against Ventura.

Clayton Howard, an alleged victim highlighted in the Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, recently filed a civil lawsuit accusing Combs and Ventura of causing him humiliation, transmitting an STD, and claiming Ventura terminated their child, Complex reported. Howard also alleges that federal prosecutors blocked him from testifying about Ventura’s alleged involvement in criminal activity tied to Combs.

In his recently filed motion, Howard contends that his rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act were violated, singling out former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, for dismissing his attempts to testify.

“Assistant Prosecutor Maurene Comey became annoyed when I expressed my desire to reveal the truth about both of my offenders,” Howard wrote. “She stated I was too traumatized to testify, a claim I firmly disputed.”

The former sex worker, who recounted his sexually charged encounters with Ventura and Combs in the Netflix docuseries, recounts his attempts to involve federal authorities, including repeated correspondence and in-person visits to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, where he received no response he deemed meaningful. Howard asserts that Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson dismissed his claim that he qualified as a victim.

“I have remained patient and resolved,” Howard wrote. “It appears the government utilized my cooperation when it aligned with their objectives, yet now, it feels as if I am invisible.” 

Howard’s lawsuit alleges that the unresolved status of his claims has blocked his application to the Backpage Remission Program, a federal fund distributing $200 million to trafficking victims. At the heart of his filing is his argument that Ventura should not be seen solely as a victim, but as an “active participant” in Combs’ alleged trafficking operation.

When filing the suit, Ventura could not be adequately served at her home or through her attorney, but a judge allowed Howard to use “alternative means” of service. On December 11, attorney Melodie Han of Wigdor LLP confirmed she will represent Ventura in the case.

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