by Jeroslyn JoVonn

January 23, 2026

Elle Duncan Named New USA Sports Host For WNBA Coverage

Elle Duncan will continue her reign of WNBA coverage at USA Network as part of the inaugural sports show "USA Sports."

Elle Duncan is extending her legacy of WNBA coverage at USA Network in her new role as USA Sports’ official WNBA correspondent.

On Jan. 22, Duncan was named studio host for USA Sports’ inaugural WNBA season, handling pre- and postgame coverage on USA Network, according to Sports Business Journal. The role follows her recent move to Netflix, where she serves as an on-air host for sports and live events.

“Duncan’s hiring comes after the WNBA and Versant announced in November an 11-year media rights deal giving USA Network the broadcast of WNBA games, including the regular season and select playoff and Finals matchups. The agreement, running from the 2026 season through 2036, will feature at least 50 games annually on USA Network, with Wednesday-night doubleheaders accompanied by dedicated pre- and postgame studio coverage.

Duncan moves her WNBA expertise from ESPN to USA Network. At ESPN, she hosted the 6 PM SportsCenter and led WNBA and women’s college basketball coverage, including WNBA Countdown with Chiney Ogwumike and Andraya Carter. The trio became a fan favorite during women’s Final Four broadcasts for their chemistry and love of the sport.

It’s rare for a journalist to shine across multiple networks, but Duncan is doing just that. She is leading WNBA coverage at USA Network while also taking on a new role at Netflix as an on-air host for sports and live events. Duncan’s Netflix contract gives her the flexibility to work with other networks, so long as it doesn’t conflict with her Netflix commitments.

Duncan’s agent confirmed that her Netflix duties will include hosting MLB Opening Night, the MLB Home Run Derby, and contributing to the streamer’s NFL Christmas Day coverage. She will make her Netflix debut on Jan. 23 during Skyscraper Live, a two-hour global event featuring free solo climber Alex Honnold attempting to scale Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 23, 2026

NBA Player Moses Moody Sued For Damage Done To Rented Condo

His former landlord stated that Moody owes him $19,557.33 for the cost of the repairs.

Golden State Warriors player Moses Moody has been taken to small-claims court after being sued for damage to a condominium he previously rented. The landlord claims he did not repair damage that led to a water leak.

According to SF Gate, the landlord of a Mission Bay condo unit, Amir Tabarrok, has accused Moody of damaging the “ceiling and walls due to water leak resulting from failure to run the required ventilation when doing laundry.” The landlord stated he had to replace the unit’s sheetrock, pay for water mitigation, and fix damaged hardwood floors. The lawsuit was filed Jan. 21.

Moody lived in the unit from August 2021 until October 2025.

Tabarrok stated that Moody owes him $19,557.33 for the cost of the repairs. The actual cost was $28,053.90, including unpaid rent, but after using the basketball player’s security deposit, plus interest, the price was reduced to what he says is owed. Included in the repair costs are damage to the bedroom carpets, hardwood floor, electrical switches, and kitchen backsplash. He also included damage caused by drilling holes in the walls and window frames.

Since the suit was filed in small-claims court, the statutory limit is $12,500, so that’s what he is hoping to be awarded.

Moody has been playing with the Warriors since 2021, after playing his collegiate career at the University of Arizona. During his last year in college, he won the SEC Freshman of the Year, making the SEC All-Freshman Team, and First-team All-SEC. He averaged 16.8 points and 5.8 rebounds while leading the Razorbacks to a 25-7 record, prompting him to forgo the next three years of college to enter the NBA Draft. After being drafted with the No. 14 overall pick, he won an NBA Championship in his rookie season.

by Sharelle B. McNair

January 23, 2026

Georgia Governor Suspends Rep. Sharon Henderson Amid Unemployment Fraud Accusations

While Henderson’s seat is up for reelection, it is unclear if she has plans to seek a fourth term given the accusations.

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended Democratic state Rep. Sharon Henderson from her duties after she faced accusations of fraud by collecting federal unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Associated Press reported.

A review commission felt the accusations against Henderson affected her ability to perform her civic duties for District 113. Kemp agreed and issued the suspension until her case is resolved — or her term expires in January 2027.

In a statement, Henderson’s attorney, Gerald Griggs, said his client is prepared to fight the charges and pushed back against the suspension. “We look forward to litigating this matter in court,” Griggs said.

“In America, every individual is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Henderson faced indictment in December 2025 on charges of theft of government funds and making false statements. The democratic lawmaker was accused of collecting $17,811 in unemployment benefits illegally; however, she pleaded not guilty and was released on bail.

Following the indictment, Henderson spoke publicly on Facebook, saying, “I was extremely confused and shocked when I was told by FBI agents that I was being arrested,” Henderson wrote, according to The Covington News.

“All I could think was ‘what could I possibly have done?’ I was baffled. I have never been accused of any wrongdoing in my entire life. I’ve never had any legal issues, never been accused of any crime, and I have never been arrested. I am 67 years old. I would never do this or do anything illegal!”

But prosecutors are saying otherwise. Henderson allegedly falsely claimed benefits in 2019 as a substitute teacher for the Henry County school system, who was laid off.

However, prosecutors say the lawmaker hadn’t worked within the school system since 2018, and her contract included an acknowledgment that substitute teachers aren’t entitled to unemployment benefits. They also alleged she falsely claimed to have worked for the school system in 2019 and 2020, all while seeking benefits in 2020 and 2021.

Henderson’s suspension came just 24 hours after former state Rep. Karen Bennett pleaded guilty to accusations of making false statements to collect $13,940. Before she was charged, she resigned from the House.

While Henderson’s seat is up for reelection, it is unclear if she has plans to seek a fourth term, given the accusations. In the interim, Karla Daniels Hooper has expressed interest in securing her seat.

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by Black Enterprise

January 23, 2026

Impossible Moon Bookshop To Host Weekend-Long Grand Opening In Atlanta

Owner of Impossible Moon Bookshop Breanna J. McDaniel is an Atlanta native and award-winning author of children’s picture books

Impossible Moon Bookshop, a Black woman-owned independent bookstore and community space, is set to open on Hapeville’s Main Street.

The grand opening will be a weekend-long celebration that brings literature and fellowship to the Southside of Atlanta. The main event is scheduled for Jan. 24. The opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 585 N. Central Ave. Following the ribbon cutting, the day will be filled with author meet-and-greets, children’s crafts and storytelling, and a special adult-only A Risqué Reading event in the evening.

Owner Breanna J. McDaniel is an Atlanta native and award-winning author of children’s picture books including Hands Up! and Impossible Moon. Impossible Moon is more than a retail space. McDaniel described her vision on the official website as “intergenerational connection and an environment of belonging.” The programming for the opening reflects that sentiment with sessions for young people and adults alike. Programs available in the space include book clubs, tutoring sessions, and community gatherings. The bookshop is positioned near Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and aims to serve as a literary hub in Metro Atlanta.

McDaniel posted about the arrival of Impossible Moon Bookshop to the area stating, “Its GO time!.”

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McDaniel’s long-held dream for the store dates to a decade of planning, a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $20,000 and community support that helped bring the concept to reality in late 2025. She said local donors saw the bookstore as a resource and gathering space amid a decline in general bookstores in the southside of Atlanta.

In addition to serving as a commercial bookstore, Impossible Moon’s programming will emphasize community collaboration and partnerships with local businesses and artists. Upcoming planned collaborations include art crawls and story nights that reflect Hapeville’s Main Street culture, Shelf Awareness reported. The bookshop’s guiding principles include support for community members who are most vulnerable and celebrating the humanity of all patrons through shared literary experiences.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

January 23, 2026

Pam Bondi ‘Enraged’ After Judge Rejects DOJ Attempt To Charge Don Lemon For Anti-ICE Church Protest

Don Lemon has avoided charges for covering an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, though the DOJ may still pursue other legal avenues.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is reportedly “enraged” after a federal magistrate judge declined the Justice Department’s initial effort to charge journalist Don Lemon for his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.

On Jan. 22, Lemon was temporarily cleared for reporting alongside protesters who breached a Minnesota church over the weekend, CNN reported. But Bondi, who has been in Minnesota meeting with federal prosecutors for the past two days, is reportedly outraged by the ruling, and the DOJ may seek alternative ways to bring charges against the former CNN host.

“The Attorney General is enraged at the magistrate judge’s decision,” a source familiar with the matter said.

Lemon, a former CNN host now working independently, joined dozens of protesters who stormed Cities Church in St. Paul on Jan. 18, disrupting a service and sparking tense confrontations over Pastor David Easterwood’s dual role as church leader and acting ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations director in St. Paul.

Lemon has maintained that he attended the demonstration in a journalistic capacity and not as a protester, a distinction his attorney reiterated in response to the judge’s ruling.

“The magistrate’s reported actions confirm the nature of Don’s First Amendment-protected work this weekend in Minnesota as a reporter,” Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said. “It was no different than what he has done for more than 30 years, reporting and covering newsworthy events on the ground and engaging in constitutionally protected activity as a journalist.”

Despite a Minnesota federal magistrate judge’s refusal to sign off on charges related to the protest, insiders caution that the case remains open and that the Justice Department may seek other ways to charge Lemon. Should the DOJ press ahead, Lemon is reportedly ready to fight back.

“Should the Department of Justice continue with a stunning and troubling effort to silence and punish a journalist for doing his job, Don will call out their latest attack on the rule of law and fight any charges vigorously and thoroughly in court,” Lowell said.

While Lemon avoided charges, Bondi announced arrests related to the church protest, including St. Paul School Board member Chauntyll Louisa Allen and civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong, whom she accused of helping organize the protest. A third individual, William Kelly, was later arrested.

by Sharelle B. McNair

January 23, 2026

White Man Allegedly Spits At Family Following Acquittal in Hit-and-Run Of 10-Year-Old Jordan Hill

Hill’s mother, Wanda Brown, said the verdict left her in shock especially with the presented evidence.

Cody Rollinson is accused of showing no remorse after he allegedly spat at the family following his acquittal of a hit-and-run that took the life of 10-year-old Jordan Hill in Mississippi.

Rollinson, a 41-year-old white man, was acquitted Jan. 15 on charges of aggravated DUI and felony leaving the scene of an accident by a jury of his peers in Liberty. While being escorted through the parking lot of the Amite County Courthouse before the verdict, a woman not seen on camera asked if he had any words for Hill’s family.

Without a verbal response, Rollinson was seen spitting, seemingly in response to the comment. “Yea I’ma see who spits on you when you go to jail,” the unidentified woman was heard saying.

#BREAKING: Jury Finds Cody Rollinson NOT GUILTY After DUI Hit-and-Run That K*lled 10-Year-Old Jordan Hill

📍#Mississippi

Jordan was just riding his ATV last spring when Rollinson—under the influence—slams into him, flees the scene, and later returns ONLY for his broken truck… pic.twitter.com/oTKtDXwJsL
— i Expose Racists & Pedos (@SeeRacists) January 17, 2026

However, her comments were not vindicated after the jury found him not guilty on all charges.

According to The Natchez Democrat, the accident took place on April 6, 2025, when Hill was riding an all-terrain vehicle. Rollinson allegedly hit him with his truck. He claims he left the scene without calling 911 because there was no cell phone reception in the area. Later, toxicology reports revealed the assailant had marijuana in his system at the time of the accident.

Hill was declared dead at the scene.

Hill’s mother, Wanda Brown, said the verdict left her in shock, especially with the presented evidence. “Shocked. I was shocked because you have all this evidence – evidence, facts – and it still was found not guilty,” she said.

The heartbroken mother touched on how things were very hard for her and her family following her son’s death.

“It’s been hard. First Christmas, first Thanksgiving, everything is just, it still seemed like a dream. We broke, and we lost. We have a home, but it’s empty. It’s quiet,” Brown said.

Despite all that, she still has faith that justice will somehow prevail.

“Right now, I’m still crushed, but, somehow, I still have faith in the justice system,” Brown continued.

“I just felt that this justice system here just failed us because they had all the evidence. It was all presented in front of them. They had it. I don’t understand why and how this could even happen.”

But the family isn’t letting things go, questioning the investigation surrounding Hill’s death. A petition raised concerns about the lack of skid marks on the Mississippi road, suggesting that Rollinson didn’t try to stop his vehicle to prevent hitting the child.

“The disregard towards this blatant act of reckless endangerment is simply egregious, and the absence of immediate detention is a gross miscarriage of justice, which not only paints a disturbing picture of our system but significantly fractures our societal trust,” the petition reads.

“Everyone should feel safe in their own neighborhood; this requires accountability for such horrifying actions.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 23, 2026

Rymir Satterthwaite Confirms Godmother Will Appeal Recent Ruling In JAY-Z Case

'Its not over until we win.'

After a federal judge ordered Lillie Coley, the godmother of Rymir Satterthwaite, who has been claiming for years that he is the son of JAY-Z, to pay the attorney fees for JAY-Z’s lawyers, totaling $119,235.45, Satterthwaite has publicly stated that Coley is filing an appeal to the recent ruling.

The 33-year-old man who claims that the Brooklyn multihyphenate got his mother pregnant in the 1990s, when she was allegedly underage, said after the ruling, “It’s not over until we win.”

Shortly after a California judge ruled that Coley “shall take nothing” from the “Hard Knock Life” rapper and made the decision based on California’s anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) statute, Sattherthwaite took to social media to air his grievances about not getting the results he and his godmother desired.

Its not over until we win; we never had our day in court for merits of case. Nobody wants to see the proof of fraud and under age woman. Deeds, affidavits, property tax. Privilege speech of lies does qualify for anti slapp protection. @AGPamBondi https://t.co/LRqmykYMoJ
— Rymir Is Here (@RymirIsHere) January 16, 2026

Sattherthwaite posted the statement after he confirmed via social media that Cole would try to extend the case by filing an appeal, saying she would ask about the decision after questions about jurisdiction.

Godmom – "I’m appealing a federal court ruling to ask whether courts should refuse to review claims just because anti-SLAPP or litigation privilege is invoked—when jurisdiction itself is questioned." @ComeWithFacts @FBI @FBIPhiladelphia @CarmellaBigBarb @FraudUpon @diddydocket
— Rymir Is Here (@RymirIsHere) January 14, 2026

The man who feels he is the Brooklyn-raised rapper’s son explains that the suit was filed in California “to address allegations of fraud & jurisdictional defects, not to pay for fraud.”

For Anti-SLAPP to apply it must be:
A real and lawful proceeding
A court with proper jurisdiction
And activity that is not based on fraud

The very reason case was brought before California court was to address allegations of fraud & jurisdictional defects not to pay for fraud.
— Rymir Is Here (@RymirIsHere) January 17, 2026

Coley filed the lawsuit in California last year, accusing the Brooklyn businessman of neglect and claiming that he and state officials used outdated court orders to pressure her and Satterthwaite. She also stated that their legal moves forced her into bankruptcy and jeopardized her property. She argued that they misrepresented earlier rulings.

The courts dismissed the godmother’s lawsuit with prejudice in 2025.

Satterthwaite filed multiple paternity suits against JAY-Z, but all were dismissed.

In 2022, a New Jersey judge barred the duo from filing any more lawsuits in that state without obtaining prior approval. The judge concluded that the repeated attempts to litigate the paternity issue had failed.

Boston, Boston Freedom Trail, slavery, King Chapel

by Sharelle B. McNair

January 23, 2026

Erasing History: Philadelphia Sparks Outrage After Removing Slavery Exhibit Days Before Black History Month

The display removal, including those with titles “Life Under Slavery” and “The Dirty Business of Slavery,” comes as Trump and the country seemingly prepare for its 250th anniversary on July 4th, where the City of Brotherly Love and its historic exhibits will be on the national stage.

Attempts to erase history by the Trump Administration continues as the National Park Service was seen dismantling a slavery exhibit at Philadelphia’s President’s House in Independence National Historical Park.

As President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered content at national parks that “inappropriately disparage” the U.S. be reviewed and risk being removed, an Independence Park employee told The Philadelphia Inquirer his supervisor told him to take down slavery depictions at The President’s House, a memorial site paying homage to the nine people enslaved by America’s first president, George Washington.

The National Park Service has started dismantling exhibits about slavery at the President’s House in Independence National Historical Park. pic.twitter.com/P0vaOIpbsd
— Philadelphia Inquirer Politics (@PoliticsINQ) January 22, 2026

In total, the entire exhibit removal process took roughly an hour and a half to complete, with one employee saying, “I’m just following my orders.”

Leader of the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, Michael Coard, who assisted in an effort to protect the President’s House from the Trump administration, called the removal of the display an “abomination.”

“It’s a disgrace, and that’s an understatement,” Coard said, adding that Trump is a “monstrosity in the White House.”

“I cannot say what I’m thinking because, as a criminal defense attorney, I know better. What’s going on now is absolutely unheard of in the history of the United States of America.”

The display removal, including those with titles “Life Under Slavery” and “The Dirty Business of Slavery,” comes as Trump and the country seemingly prepare for its 250th anniversary on July 4th, where the City of Brotherly Love and its historic exhibits will be on the national stage. However, city leadership is prepared to put up a fight.

Shortly after the exhibits were removed, causing an uproar on social media, the city sued the Interior Department and the acting director of the National Park Service seeking a preliminary injunction to restore the exhibits, according to NBC News.

In a statement, Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson called the removal “an effort to whitewash American history.”

“History cannot be erased simply because it is uncomfortable. Removing items from the President’s House merely changes the landscape, not the historical record,” he said.

My statement on the removal of exhibits from the President's House in Old City. pic.twitter.com/b186BJ4wAg
— Kenyatta Johnson (@CouncilmemberKJ) January 23, 2026

Social media users dragged the decision, posting quotes and book titles like Jason Stanley’s Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite The Past To Control The Future, reflecting on the current bout of racist moves happening across state lines.

On X, @MDangellll said America can make erasure attempts all it wants, but it’s a little too late, as dozens of displays depicting slavery have been flagged for review by the administration. “They can take down all the dirty history of this country that they want, but it’s in this country’s soul and DNA,” she wrote.

“You can’t hide it. Without truth and change, it will just manifest in new ways like it always has.”

Brittany Griner, jersey, Baylor University, Russian, penal colony, coming home, Russia

by Kandiss Edwards

January 23, 2026

‘Zennjet’ Co-Founded By Brittney Griner Offers Legal Help And Guidance On Potentially Illegal Substances Abroad

Zennjet was created to help travelers who carry prescription medications navigate complex international laws.

Brittney Griner is turning lemons into lemonade as co-founder of a new travel membership service called Zennjet.

Zennjet was created to help travelers who carry prescription medications navigate complex international laws and avoid legal trouble. The initiative stems directly from Griner’s own detainment in Russia in 2022, when airport authorities found cannabis oil in the WNBA star’s luggage while she was playing overseas.

Zennjet offers members a range of services intended to reduce risk and provide travelers with clarity and guidance on the rules for carrying various medicines. Membership includes access to legal counsel, translation support, destination-specific guidance on drug laws, and a 24-hour emergency line.

Griner said her ignorance of Russian laws regarding cannabis oil led to a 10-month imprisonment, an experience she would not wish on others.

“I never want anybody to go through what I went through. I’m aware that I’m very blessed and very lucky to have an agency team, my wife and everybody behind me,” she told USA Today. “I want people to be able to be aware, informed, and to know where they’re going, where they’re traveling,” she said.

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The company’s idea reflects lessons the Atlanta Dream player said she learned during her 10-month detention in Russia. She was convicted of drug possession for traveling with cannabis-derived vape cartridges in her bags and sentenced to prison before she was released in a prisoner exchange. Although medical cannabis was prescribed to her for off-season pain, the substance was illegal under Russian law.

Zennjet also plans to assist travelers in replacing prescriptions that are lost, stolen or confiscated, and offer repatriation support if a member is detained abroad. Griner and her team stress that understanding local drug laws before travel is key to avoiding legal woes, particularly when medications that are lawful in one country may be restricted in another.

Facebook Marketplace, Mamadou DIallo, Kansas CIty

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 23, 2026

Sell, Steal, Repeat: Man Charged In Audacious Facebook Marketplace Auto Scam

The 24-year-old was charged with six counts of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and eight counts of forgery

A suspected scammer, Mamadou Diallo, has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes for allegedly selling cars online using Facebook Marketplace, and after making the sale, allegedly stealing them shortly after. The alleged crimes took place in Kansas City.

The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office announced that it has charged the 24-year-old with six counts of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and eight counts of forgery. He faces a maximum sentence of seven years in prison for each charge if convicted.

“The victims’ combined losses totaled more than $24,000.”

Our office charged Mamadou Diallo with 6 counts of 1st Degree Tampering with a Motor Vehicle and 8 counts of Forgery for allegedly selling vehicles to buyers on Facebook Marketplace and then stealing them back. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 7 years in prison. pic.twitter.com/RnHhZfjPiu
— Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson (@JACOProsecutor) January 20, 2026

Prosecutors stated that the Kansas City Police Department was summoned between May 2025 and June 2025 after receiving calls from victims reporting that their vehicles had been stolen. There were eight stolen vehicle reports during that time, fitting the same pattern and description.

In each report, the victim said they had purchased a vehicle on Facebook Marketplace from the same person, who used a fake name when selling the car.

Diallo purportedly gave each victim what appeared to be a legitimate title and bill of sale, yet, in each case, the vehicle was stolen shortly after the sale.

After Diallo was apprehended, investigators stated that he denied having bought or sold vehicles on the online platform to the “unsuspecting buyers.”

Fox 4 reported that Diallo is no stranger to alleged crimes, as he is already facing charges in several cases. Several arrest warrants have been issued for the suspect since 2024, stemming from cases filed in Johnson County, Kansas, and Platte County, Missouri. He has several charges for similar offenses. Diallo is also facing eight charges in three cases still pending in Jackson County.

Diallo’s bond has been set at $30,000 cash only.