The entertainment world is mourning the loss of T.K. Carter, a versatile actor and comedian whose career spanned decades across television and film. Known for his sharp comedic timing and memorable supporting roles, Carter became a familiar face to audiences in the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in some of the era’s most popular TV shows and cult-favorite films.
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New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 400 Northwest Ninth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will host the 50th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Service on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. The service will be sponsored by the Zeta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Marcus D. Davidson is the Senior Pastor of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Sooner rather than later, there must be an outcry that technology has crossed a sacred line. A growing wave of AI-powered religious apps now allows users to “text with Jesus,” “talk to the Bible,” and even hold conversations with AI versions of Mary, the apostles, angels — or the devil itself. These tools mimic holy figures with unsettling ease, blurring the line between devotion and digital impersonation.
Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and songwriter whose music was covered by the likes of Whitney Houston and Destiny’s Child, has died. He was 77.
Reality TV star Christopher “Big Black” Boykin of the funny hit show, ‘Rob & Big‘, made everyone smile, laugh and say “Do work, son!” for over five seasons in new shows and reruns on MTV. In 2017, the loveable Boykin passed away. But what made it even more heartbreaking was that he was only 45 years old.
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Hildred Bradshaw Brown, a cherished former resident of Fort Lauderdale (Bass Park) and a dedicated retired school bus driver for Broward County Schools, peacefully passed away in Pelham, Georgia on January 4, 2026. She was an active member of the House of God Church, Keith Dominion. Hildred will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her. Funeral services are scheduled to take place in Pelham, Georgia on January 10, 2026, organized by Nathaniel Thomas And Sons Funeral Home.
In a statement, the town said, “Cole’s legacy of service, compassion, and commitment to progress will forever be etched in the heart of Eatonville. We honor his life, leadership, and the indelible impact he made on generations past, present, and future.” Cole was an outspoken supporter for preserving the town’s history, including at the site of the former Hungerford School, the area’s first school for Black students.
David Jolly lived up to his reputation of going far and wide to make his case to Floridians. He drove from South Florida to St. Augustine to meet with members of the Florida General Baptist Convention. He was the first gubernatorial candidate to address the group in a forum, offering answers on spiraling healthcare costs, education funding, gun violence, restoring the autonomy of state universities, and Black history in the public school curriculum.