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Patrick Mahomes could vault into exclusive club with Super Bowl LV win

February 7, 2021

Patrick Mahomes could vault into exclusive club with Super Bowl LV win

Patrick Mahomes could step into a club of his own if the Kansas City Chiefs come away with a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Super Bowl LV on Sunday.

Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell

February 6, 2021

Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell

Before he became the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Emlen Tunnell served in the Coast Guard during and after World War II, where he was credited with saving the lives of two shipmates in separate incidents.

'Hug tent' provides safe embraces at Colorado assisted living center

February 6, 2021

'Hug tent' provides safe embraces at Colorado assisted living center

Juniper Village, an assisted living center in suburban Denver, set up a “hug tent” this week, which allowed residents to hug their families through clear plastic barriers and plastic sleeves.

Black History Month: Bishop TD Jakes credits faith, African American identity for global success

February 5, 2021

Black History Month: Bishop TD Jakes credits faith, African American identity for global success

Bishop T.D. Jakes is a phenomenon of biblical proportions. A dynamic preacher with a bellowing voice who Time Magazine called in 2001, "America's Best Preacher." His ministry is based out of the 30,000-member Potter's House in Dallas, where it has reached millions around the world.

Meet Bobby Ford: Long Island chef by day, police officer by night

February 5, 2021

Meet Bobby Ford: Long Island chef by day, police officer by night

After nearly a decade patrolling all five boroughs as a New York Police Department officer, Ford joined the Freeport Police Department in Long Island in 2005. A little over 10 years later, he was finally ready to check another passion off his bucket list. He opened Bobby Q's, a soul food and southern barbecue joint.

Families of FBI agents slain in Florida to have mortgages paid off by Tunnel to Towers

February 5, 2021

Families of FBI agents slain in Florida to have mortgages paid off by Tunnel to Towers

Tunnel to Towers will pay the mortgages of the slain FBI agents who were killed in Florida while pursuing a criminal suspect.

Seahawks' DK Metcalf educating followers on Emmett Till's story during Black History Month

February 5, 2021

Seahawks' DK Metcalf educating followers on Emmett Till's story during Black History Month

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf vowed to educate his followers about Emmett Till during Black History Month.

NJ police chief rescues mother and child, 2, from icy river: report

February 5, 2021

NJ police chief rescues mother and child, 2, from icy river: report

A New Jersey cop clawed across the frozen Passaic River on Thursday to rescue a girl, 2, and her mother after they both fell through the ice, according to reports.

Black history through the years

February 5, 2021

Black history through the years

Rescue dog saves owner after stroke: ‘She is my hero’

February 4, 2021

Rescue dog saves owner after stroke: ‘She is my hero’

A “loyal and loving” dog came to the rescue of her human after he suffered a stroke, and he’s crediting the animal for saving his life.