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JD Vance Encourages U.S. Olympic Athletes To Not ‘Pop Off About Politics’  

After President Donald Trump called freestyle halfpipe skier Hunter Hess "a real Loser," Vance came in to defend saying “when they enter the political area, they should expect some pushback."


After being booed at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, Vice President JD Vance encouraged athletes representing the United States to stick to winning the gold in their sport and reminded them that they’re not there to “pop off about politics.” 

The remarks come after several U.S. Olympians, such as freestyle halfpipe skier Hunter Hess, appeared to criticize actions taking place stateside.

“There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of,” Hess said. “Wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.”

President Donald Trump caught wind of the comment and called the award-winning athlete “a real Loser,” according to USA Today. 

Vance came in to defend his boss, saying, “When they enter the political area, they should expect some pushback,” while encouraging the athletes to remember who they represent. “I know the entire country is rooting for them. Yes, you’re going to have some Olympic athletes that pop off about politics, I feel like that happens every Olympics,” Vance told reporters. 

“My advice to them would be to try to bring the country together, and when you’re representing the country, you’re representing Democrats and Republicans. You’re there to play a sport, and you’re there to represent your country and hopefully win a medal. You’re not there to pop off about politics.” 

Hess responded to Trump’s name-calling and alluded to the First Amendment — the freedom of speech — being one of the best things about the country. “I love my country… but there are always things that could be better,” Hess said. 

“One of the many things that makes this country so amazing is that we have the right and the freedom to point that out.” 

The comments from Vance come as a reminder of the “shut up and dribble” narrative popularized by Fox News anchor Laura Inghram in 2018, pushing against Black athletes such as former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and NBA legend LeBron James. “Keep the political comments to yourselves. Shut up and dribble,” she said.

While several conservative lawmakers and leaders have used the First Amendment as a way to condemn recent ICE protests growing in Minnesota and other places, some lawmakers are siding with Hess, pushing blame on the president’s foreign policy moves as their reason for pushback.

“Trump called American Olympian Hunter Hess a “real loser” for criticizing what’s happening in our country under Trump. Mr. President, this is not a monarchy. This is the United States, and no one is required to bow down to you,” Sen. Bernie Sanders wrote on X. 

“Hess is not a ‘loser.’ He’s a proud American.”

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HGTV Yanks ‘Rehab Addict’ After Star Nicole Curtis Says N-Word While Filming

Curtis has since apologized for her 'slip of the tongue.'


HGTV has canceled “Rehab Addict” after its star, Nicole Curtis, said the N-word while filming an episode for the series.

The network confirmed the show’s cancellation in light of Curtis’s offensive comments. Its partner streamers, HBO Max and Discovery+, have also immediately taken the show off their offerings.

In light of the news, HGTV released a statement to Deadline condemning Curtis’s behavior. Calling the incident “disappointing,” they have since disassociated themselves from the show’s host.

“HGTV was recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of Rehab Addict. Not only is language like this hurtful and disappointing to our viewers, partners, and employees –- it does not align with the values of HGTV,” wrote the network.

HGTV added, “Accordingly, we have removed the series from all HGTV platforms. We remain dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion across our content and our workplace.”

According to a clip re-shared by Radar Online, Curtis appeared to have said the N-word in the midst of working on a restoration project. After realizing what she had said, Curtis asked production to “kill” the moment. However, the footage leaked, resulting in Curtis’s complete removal from HGTV’s platforms.

The show has been a staple on HGTV since leaving the DIY Network before its season four premiere in 2014. The program focused on Curtis “rehabbing” homes, while opting to restore the buildings rather than undergo complete renovations.

The show had become a hit on the platform, as Curtis advocated maintaining the homes’ architectural integrity. Now, the show has been pulled for its association with its slur-spewing star.

To further distance itself from the now-infamous host, HGTV also removed all traces of the show from its website. The 8th season of “Rehab Addict” will now be axed, and upcoming episodes have been taken off the network’s schedule.

In breaking news, Curtis has also apologized for using the N-word. In a statement submitted to the Detroit News, her team wrote that she “takes full responsibility” for what she claims as a “slip of the tongue.”

“She takes full responsibility for their impact, regardless of context,” it said. “What occurred was a clear slip of the tongue — a mistaken version of one of her well-known expressions — spoken after 17 hours of physically demanding work and very little sleep. Even so, she understands that intent does not erase impact, and she is truly sorry.”

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GOP Suggests Ilhan Omar ‘Keep Her Mouth Shut’ After Claiming She Called For Trump’s Execution With Pedophile Reference

The statement continues to seemingly use Democratic rhetoric against them, claiming "Democrats should immediately condemn this post and urge their colleague to stop lying and inciting political violence against the sitting President."  


Another day, another rift between Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and President Donald Trump loyalists. 

This time, the White House and supporters of Trump claim Omar called for his execution after labeling him “The leader of the Pedophile Protection Party.”

The congresswoman reposted a clip from the president’s recent interview with Fox Business, in which he discussed the government’s ongoing probe into fraud claims in Minnesota.

Instead of just answering the question straightforwardly, Trump blamed the fraud on the Somali community — and unleashed more banter against Omar, calling her “fake.”

So Omar took some time to bite back, saying he is “trying to deflect attention from his name being all over the Epstein files.” “At least in Somalia, they execute pedophiles, not elect them,” she wrote on X. 

The tweet sparked controversy and criticism from lawmakers, including Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman and Kentucky Rep. James Comer, who called her comments out of line and said she should “keep her mouth shut.”

“Of all the people to make any comments, Ilhan Omar is the one person in Congress who probably needs to keep her mouth shut if she’s going to tweet anything,” he told NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich, who said she is “clearly calling for violence against President Trump for something he did not do.” 

Sending shockwaves, the White House caught wind of Omar’s remarks. “It should deeply concern every single American that Congresswoman Omar is spreading such egregious lies and calling for the execution of President Trump, who has already survived two assassination attempts,” a spokesperson said, according to TMZ.

The statement continues to use Democratic rhetoric seemingly against them, claiming “Democrats should immediately condemn this post and urge their colleague to stop lying and inciting political violence against the sitting President.”  

However, it’s not that easy.

For months — even years — Trump and members of his administration have bashed Omar, calling for her to be deported after she has sustained threats against her and her family. 

On social media, users suggest conservative outrage supports claims that Trump committed wrongdoing against minors since her words showcased what happens to pedophiles in her homeland.

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Trump Deploys Black Celebrity Cameos to Gaslight America On His Racial Record

He even had the audacity to include an image of him with former President and his predecessor Barack Obama just days after posted imagery of him as an ape.


In an attempt to celebrate Black History Month and beat the racist allegations against him, President Donald Trump posted a montage of videos with him and some Hollywood’s elite that he has worked with over the years, saying “how quickly people forget.” 

The video posted on his Truth Social showcased several actors and dignitaries in Black Hollywood including Oprah Winfrey, Vivica A. Fox, Jesse L. Jackson, and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Trump even included imagery of his appearance on an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

He even had the audacity to include an image of him sharing a moment with former President and his predecessor Barack Obama. 

The video comes just a few days after the president came under extreme fire for posting what South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott called “the most racist thing seen out of this White House.”

On Feb. 5, Trump posted a racist video of the Obamas as apes on his Truth Social platform. While both Democratic and GOP leaders called for him to take it down, the president and his loyalists decided to push the blame on an alleged White House staffer. 

However, according to The New York Times, when asked if he would apologize he said, “No, I didn’t make a mistake.” 

On social media, critics used Trump’s own words against him, reminding him that the people have not forgotten his history-making racist tactics, such as taking out full-page ads in 1989 against five innocent Black boys accused of rape — known now as the Exonerated Central Park 5. “How quickly people forget. So sad!” @EbbTide717 wrote. 

“I have Black friends but was sued for not renting to them,” @BlackWallSTGRP said, in reference to Trump’s groundbreaking 1973 racial discrimination lawsuit at the Trump housing developments in New York.

Despite his administration making side-eyeing moves in an attempt to erase Black History from the books, the president is attempting to keep the Black vote alive by honoring Black historical figures to be included in his National Garden of American Heroes.

In an early February proclamation, the park will “honor our greatest Americans, including black icons,” listing Jackie Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Coretta Scott King, Muhammad Ali, and more. 

Giving shoutouts to the likes of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, poet Phillis Wheatley, and NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, Trump labeled them as “Black patriots” while claiming he is “fighting to restore the Nation that these titans helped build.”

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Snoop Dogg To Appear At First Swansea City Game As Minority Owner

'I know it has been a long time coming, but I cannot wait to finally make my first visit to Swansea City and be among all the YJBs for our game against Preston,'


Snoop Dogg became a minority owner of Swansea City, a Welsh soccer team in the Premier League, and will celebrate the team by making an appearance at its home fixture against Preston North End on Feb. 24.

The team announced that the popular entertainer will be in town to make his first official visit since becoming a minority owner of the franchise. He said he is excited to join the team’s fans later this month.

“I know it has been a long time coming, but I cannot wait to finally make my first visit to Swansea City and be among all the YJBs for our game against Preston,” said Snoop in a written statement. “From the moment we talked about me becoming an owner, I have been looking forward to the chance to be with you all at the Swansea.com Stadium. I have heard so many great things about the atmosphere, especially when we play under the lights. When I watched the Wrexham game, where we showed we are the capital of Welsh football, the noise in the stadium sounded incredible even from over 5,000 miles away. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

The “Gin and Juice” rapper will also appear pitchside (along the soccer field) before the game (similar to a football tailgate, which happens outside of the stadium) to lead fans of the team before the actual game.

There are plans for Snoop to visit the local community to meet supporters and experience the city and region firsthand.

Last year, Snoop appeared in a video promoting the Welsh team’s new home kit (uniform) for the 2025-26 season.

At the time of Snoop’s announcement as a minority soccer team owner, he said, “My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City. The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. This is a proud, working-class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me. I’m proud to be part of Swansea City. I am going to do all I can to help the club, and I look forward to getting to know all my YJBS (Your Jack Benefits program members of the team).”

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MAGA Dad Not Charged For Fatally Shooting Daughter After Heated Argument About Trump

The father will face no charges despite cops initially treated the shooting as a possible manslaughter.


A MAGA dad in Texas fatally shot his 23-year-old daughter after the two got into an argument over Donald Trump.

Lucy Harrison travelled to the Lone Star State to visit her conservative father, Kris Harrison, at his home in a northern Dallas suburb in January 2025. However, the reunion turned deadly after the two got into a heated argument about Donald Trump ahead of his second term inauguration.

After tensions between the two came to a peak, Lucy was shot in the chest during the Jan. 10 encounter. According to the BBC, Harrison admitted to experiencing an alcohol relapse during the encounter, stating that his renewed drinking may have triggered the shooting.

Lucy, who lived in England, had travelled to the U.S. with her boyfriend, Sam Littler, in the hopes of spending quality time with her overseas parent. The New York Post reported that the two initially butted heads after Lucy asked her father a hypothetical question regarding a woman in a sexual assault case.

“How would you feel if I was the girl in that situation and I’d been sexually assaulted?” she asked her father, according to her boyfriend’s recount of the tragedy.

However, Harrison’s response, in which he allegedly said he would not care as he had other daughters living with him, greatly upset Lucy. After Lucy stormed to the upstairs area, Harrison went to go get her and brought her to his room downstairs. Seconds later, Littler heard a bang as Harrison called out for his wife, Heather.

“I remember running into the room and Lucy was lying on the floor near the entrance to the bathroom and Kris was just screaming, just sort of nonsense,” Littler said.

In his own recount of what happened, Harrison tried to show his daughter his gun after watching a news segment on gun violence. However, he remains uncertain on how the trigger went off.

“As I lifted the gun to show her I suddenly heard a loud bang. I did not understand what had happened. Lucy immediately fell,” he said, admitting he couldn’t recall if his finger was on the trigger.

Upon the initial investigation of her death, cops treated the fatal shooting as a possible manslaughter, A police officer, Luciana Escalera, also noted smelling alcohol on Harrison’s breath upon arriving at the scene. However, a grand jury in Collin County ultimately decided to not indict the father over the killing.

While he will not face charges or time for his daughter’s killing, Harrison says he will be forever remorseful about the unfortunate incident.

“There isn’t a day I don’t feel the weight of that loss, a weight I will carry for the rest of my life,” he shared in a statement through his attorney.

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Siege On The Soil: Black Farmers Forced To Legislate Their Survival Against ‘Old Guard’ Harassment In Colorado

Black farmers at Freedom Acres Ranch in Yoder, Colorado are pushing for new anti-discrimination laws to combat ongoing local racism.


The Black farmers at Freedom Acres Ranch say ongoing racism in Yoder, Colorado, is pushing them toward a political run.

In the five years since Courtney “CW” Mallory and Nicole Mallery moved from Texas to Yoder to purchase a 1,000-acre ranch and fight food insecurity, the couple says they have faced relentless harassment from their white neighbors, including doxxing, surveillance, property vandalism, and finding animals dead on their land.

Some of the alleged racism was captured in Jordan Peele’s 2025 documentary High Horse: The Black Cowboy.

But with claims that deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office have been complicit, the Mallerys say the ongoing discrimination has pushed them to work with lawmakers, or potentially run for office themselves, to challenge racial injustice, Capital B News reported.

“There are so many other Black people who are dealing with this that don’t know what to do. I hope that maybe following our journey gives them some hope, and maybe some kind of outline as to how they can overcome it,” Nicole said. “Go down to the legislature and get some laws passed so they know they can’t stop you.”

After enduring vandalism, the loss of livestock and ranch hands, guns allegedly pointed in their direction, and felony stalking, petty theft, and meter-tampering charges that were later dismissed, the Mallerys said their ordeal reflects the long-standing pressures Black farmers face in an industry where their numbers are already shrinking.

“We came here to be safe from being flooded out, but to then try to flood us out through hate, it just makes me really frustrated and upset,” Nicole said, referencing their move from Texas after their traumatic survival story from Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Instead of being silenced as they believed their neighbors wanted, the ranchers gained national attention, from packed rallies at the state Capitol to their feature in Peele’s documentary, now streaming on Peacock.

As they continue their fight with no plans to leave, the Mallerys said they’re grateful for the public’s growing support and asked for donations to their GoFundMe to maintain their presence in Yoder.

”I mean this from the bottom of my heart, without this online community, it’s because of y’all that Freedom Acres Ranch is still here, that we are still alive,” CW said in a heartfelt video message, where he also called out the local “corruption” in Yoder.

Over five years, the ranchers said they’ve welcomed more than 12,000 visitors for tours and demonstrations, connected with over 2,500 youth through their Concrete to the Countryside agriculture program, and donated fresh food to local pantries, all while promoting land stewardship, healthy eating, and hands-on ranch experiences.

Looking ahead, the Black ranchers are planning upcoming events, including Bayou at the Barn, to bring even more people to their land. Despite ongoing challenges, the Mallerys remain committed to sharing their passion for farming, believing that growing food strengthens communities and introducing young people to agriculture helps expand the next generation of Black farmers.

“We got the future [generation] behind us, looking at us, so packing up and running is not an option,” CW said. “We ain’t doing nothing illegal here. We’re trying to feed America. It’s my mission to get fresh food into the Black communities.”  

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Damning Report Exposes Viral Pattern Of Criminal Abuse And Misconduct Within ICE Ranks

At least two dozen ICE employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020. Their arrests include physical and sexual abuse, corruption, and abuse of authority.


A new review found that the recent arrests of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents show an alarming pattern of misconduct and abuse that could be on the rise. The review by The Associated Press found that at least two dozen ICE employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020. Their arrests include physical and sexual abuse, corruption, and abuse of authority.

Some experts are now sounding the alarm that these incidents could increase as the Trump administration has emboldened the actions of agents while arguing that they have “absolute immunity.” One concern among law enforcement leaders is whether job applicants receive sufficient vetting and training before being assigned to field operations.

“Once a person is hired, brought on, goes through the training, and they are not the right person, it is difficult to get rid of them, and there will be a price to be paid later down the road by everyone,” Gil Kerlikowske, former commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, told the AP.

High Profile Cases of Arrests of ICE Agents

The AP review found that while there are bad employees and crimes related to domestic violence and substance abuse in many law enforcement agencies countrywide, ICE’s rapid growth and their task of deporting millions are unprecedented and leave agents with immense power over vulnerable communities.

So far, at least 17 ICE employees and contractors have been convicted since 2020. Six others are awaiting trial, and nine employees have been charged in the last year.

Some of the most high-profile cases include:

  • In December, an ICE contractor pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a detainee at a detention facility in Louisiana. Prosecutors said the man had sexual encounters with a Nicaraguan national over the course of five months in 2025 and instructed other detainees to act as lookouts.
  • 20-year ICE veteran Samuel Strangle was arrested in Cincinnati this past December on charges related to attempting to strangle his girlfriend. His record shows that he abused the woman for years, fracturing her hip, nose, and causing internal bleeding.
  • 41-year-old Alexander Back was arrested during a sting as he tried to meet with what he believed was a 17-year-old prostitute. He pleaded not guilty to attempted enticement of a minor. He is currently on administrative leave.
  • An ICE officer in Florida was stopped for driving drunk with his two children in the car. He tried to avoid the charges by pointing to his law enforcement and military service. When that failed, he demanded to know whether one of the deputies arresting him was Haitian, then threatened to check his immigration status, the deputy’s body camera shows.

In response to the review, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said that wrongdoing was not widespread within the agency and that the department “takes allegations of misconduct by its employees extremely seriously.”

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Class In Session For BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Town Hall On HBCUs Shaping Corporate America

Class In Session For BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Town Hall On HBCUs Shaping Corporate America

The town hall will amplify the role HBCUs play in job recruitment for corporate America.


A new HBCU town hall will dissect the roles these schools can play in shaping corporate America.

The live discussion, “HBCU Town Hall: How HBCUs Create the Best & the Brightest,” will take place 12 p.m. EST, Feb. 12, on BLACKENTERPRISE.COM, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

Presented by Toyota, the virtual event will focus on the collaborative relationship between these institutions and corporate entities to ensure a diverse job market. Given the rapidly evolving workforce, the town hall will share insights from industry leaders on how HBCUs can help scholars get a leg up in their post-graduate corporate careers.

Earl “Butch” Graves, Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE, will lead a discussion with fellow speakers Charmin Spencer, senior manager of Toyota North America, and Alan Williams, general manager of Customer Campaigns & Compliance for the car manufacturer.

Alongside these esteemed panelists, Johnson C. Smith University President, Dr. Valerie Kinloch, will join the session to highlight HBCUs’ versatility. Together, they will engage in a crucial conversation regarding the future of diverse talent pipelines and how HBCUs can sustain these opportunities.

The discussion will dissect how HBCUs can further support Black scholars as they navigate careers in corporate spaces. The speakers will also explore corporate recruitment and retention of HBCU graduates, as well as how increased HBCU enrollment can impact the evolving workforce.

Especially in the age of artificial intelligence, the speakers will discuss how advanced technologies continue to reshape the job market. They will also offer guidance on how early-career professionals can use AI to their advantage. Furthermore, their conversation will emphasize the necessity of corporate investments into internship and job training, especially at these institutions.

At a time when emerging Black professionals are at risk of falling to the margins of the corporate talent pipeline, this town hall aims to address these concerns and point to HBCUs as viable solutions. With more Black scholars flocking to these storied institutions, this town hall will remind corporate giants and educators of the power of an HBCU education.

Attendees can enroll in this informative town hall now.

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Go Bardi! Cardi B Launches New ‘Bronx Born’ Haircare Brand, Grow-Good Beauty

The haircare line is all about hair growth and length retention.


Cardi B is expanding her entrepreneurial bag, with her latest business focused on booty-length hair.

The Bronx rapper may be known for her vibrant looks and provocative lyrics, but the former reality star is also an avid business investor. Now, she is stepping into the haircare ring with Grow-Good Beauty. The “Bronx Born” haircare line is all about growing one’s hair length.

Cardi B finally shared news of the project Feb. 11, showcasing a snippet of its yearslong process on Instagram. Getting back to her own roots, she let fans in on her real self, Belcalis, and how she developed the brand based on her own hair journey.

“This is Belcalis, mother of four, walking down the block, being the baddest b*tch,” she says in the video voiceover. “I’m very passionate about this, and I really love this sh*t.”

The devoted mother also spoke about cultivating her own self-love, especially when it comes to her tresses. She has grown to love her hair after years of childhood discontent. Now, she wants others to feel confident in their natural beauty too.

“When I was younger, I really used to hate my hair. Now that I’m older, I grew to love it, appreciate it… It’s really a part of me,” she added.

In this major hair era, Cardi wants all Bardi Gang members to achieve their hair’s fullest and longest potential. As Grow-Good aims to “[upgrade] the classics with the latest science” for its products, the entrepreneur wants to prove that any length is possible.

“We want b*tches’ hair to grow!” she exclaimed in the clip.

Fans have long pondered the secret to Cardi’s beautiful long locks, a feature she has not shied away from posting about over the years. However, those interested will have to wait a little while longer. What exactly the “Pretty & Petty” rapper has cooked up for Grow-Good Beauty remains under headwraps for now.

Now, Cardi joins the ranks of other Black female powerhouses joining the haircare industry, such as Beyoncé with Cécred and Rihanna with Fenty Hair.

Despite no official release date yet, the news comes at a busy time for the Grammy winner. In the midst of the announcement, the mother of four has been at work preparing for her Little Miss Drama tour to accompany her 2025 LP, “Am I The Drama?”

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