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The passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson after an extended bout with progressive supranuclear palsy still has the civil rights community and the world at large mourning. Saturday, Jackson’s son, Jesse Jackson Jr., took the stage at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago to talk about his daddy and those who talk about his daddy. […] The post How You Really Feel? Jesse Jackson Jr. Makes It Clear To Obama, Clinton, And Biden, ‘You Don’t Know Jesse Jackson’ appeared first on Bossip.

It’s notoriously difficult to buy a handbag from Hermès–even if you’re one of the most famous kids in the world. Kim Kardashian and Ye–formerly known as Kanye West–once tried to purchase an Hermès Kelly bag for their eldest daughter, but were denied. This is according to author and journalist Amy Odell’s latest “Back Row” newsletter, […] The post North West Reportedly Rejected By Hermès Over Rare Kelly Bag appeared first on Bossip.

The culture’s biggest summer link up is officially loading. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture returns in 2026 and the first (all-women) wave of performers is making headlines. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, this first announcement is filled with fan favorite R&B and Hip Hop’s hottest performers and a living legend to top it all off. Check […] The post 2026 ESSENCE Festival Features Cardi, Kehlani, Brandy & Monica Bringing Bayou Blessings To NOLA appeared first on Bossip.

WHOMST?! Sinners fans are dragging The New Yorker back to the drawing board for a questionable “caricature” of Wunmi Mosaku they say put the “ill” in illustration. Regular readers defended it as one of the publication’s signature sketches, but a Black woman artist named DeAnn Wiley showed up and showed out with a portrait perfectly […] The post Harpo, Who Dis Woman?! Social Media Slams ‘The New Yorker’ For Sketchy Caricature Of Wunmi Mosaku: ‘Do Better!’ appeared first on Bossip.

A community in Georgia is mourning the tragic loss of a math teacher and coach after a student prank gone wrong.

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of William (Bill) M. Lea, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, dedicated public servant, and a cherished friend to many. Bill left this world peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Naples, FL, at the age of 77, surrounded by love.  Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, March...

Robert Cleveland Jones, Jr (always known as Bobby) was born on April 15th, 1944, in Columbus, Georgia. It was a Saturday. In 1955 the National Deadline for Tax Returns moved to April 15th, and his birthday would forever be marked by Tax Day. He was born to his father Robert Cleveland Jones, Sr otherwise known as Keetah and his mother...

Jackson State Community College (JSCC) has been named the Community College of the Year at the Annual Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition (SOAR) Awards in Nashville on Thursday, March 5, 2026.