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02/27/2026

The civil rights icon, who died on Feb. 17 at age 84, will lie in repose at Rainbow PUSH's Kenwood headquarters Thursday and Friday.

02/27/2026

Today, February 26, 2026, marks exactly 14 years since the murder of Trayvon Benjamin Martin.
He was fatally shot on February 26, 2012, at the age of 17 while walking home from a convenience store in Sanford, Florida. Earlier this month, on February 5, he would have celebrated his 31st birthday.

Martin was unarmed, carrying only a bag of Skittles and an Arizona Iced Tea, when he was confronted by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman.

Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder but was acquitted by a jury in July 2013 after claiming self-defense under Florida's "stand your ground" laws.

His murder and the subsequent acquittal of his shooter became a primary catalyst for the Black Lives Matter movement.

His parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, established the Trayvon Martin Foundation to provide support to families who have lost children to gun violence.
The hoodie remains a universal symbol of protest against racial profiling and a call for the safety of Black children.
We will never stop saying his name.

02/24/2026

These roses are for you, Mom and Dad.

When I look up at the night sky and see the moon shining so full and bright, I like to believe you’re somewhere beyond it — together, peaceful, whole again. The world below may feel darker without you here, but the love you planted in my life still glows like that candle between the roses.

There are days when I miss you quietly.
And there are days when I miss you so deeply it takes my breath away.

I miss the sound of your voices filling a room.
I miss the way you made ordinary days feel safe and steady.
I miss knowing that no matter what happened, I could always come home.

The roses in this image feel like more than flowers. They feel like gratitude. Like memory. Like every hug I didn’t want to let go of. Red for the love that never fades. Red for the bond that even Heaven cannot break.

Losing one parent changes you.
Losing both feels like losing your foundation.

But somehow, the love remains. It lives in my choices. It lives in the way I speak to others. It lives in the values you taught me without ever needing grand speeches.

Under this same moon, I still talk to you. I still whisper thank you. I still say I love you. And in quiet moments, I almost feel like you’re listening.

These roses are for my wonderful Mom and Dad in Heaven.
Missing you isn’t something that fades with time.
It becomes part of who I am.

And loving you?
That will last far beyond this lifetime.

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

Rest in peace Kara 🕊️

Georgia mourns the loss of former Lady Bulldog Kara Braxton, who played from 2002-04.

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

Looking like my Cleo

I'm 15 Today 🎂😍

02/24/2026

Sometimes they cross your mind
out of nowhere.

No warning.
No reason.
Just a memory….a feeling….a moment.

And for a second, it almost feels like they’re still here.

Not in body…
but in love.
In memory.
In the quiet spaces no one else can see.

Because grief doesn’t erase connection.
It changes how it reaches you.

And maybe…..just maybe…
every time your heart suddenly remembers them…

it’s love reminding you
that the bond never ended.

So if they’ve been on your mind lately…
if their name still lives quietly in your heart…

maybe it’s not just memory.

Maybe love is still finding its way back to you. 🤍

If they crossed your heart today…
leave a 🤍 for them…..and say their name if you want.

02/24/2026

Six years ago today, Ahmaud Arbery was murdered in a hate crime while out for a jog near his home in Georgia.

We by demanding systemic change to address racism, violence, and an end to "shoot first, ask questions later" gun culture.

02/24/2026

💔 R.I.P Bobi 💔

BOBI, THE WORLD'S OLDEST PITBULL, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT 31, LEAVING A LEGACY OF LONGEVITY AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.

For a brief moment, Bobi — a blue-grey Pitbull with a gentle soul and a silvered muzzle — was celebrated as the oldest dog ever recorded. In 2023, Guinness World Records (GWR) officially recognized him as living to 31 years and 165 days (1992–2023), a milestone that stunned the world and appeared to break a record that had stood for nearly a century.

But the celebration didn’t last.

In February 2024, GWR revoked the title after launching an investigation into inconsistencies surrounding Bobi’s age documentation.

📋 Why Was the Record Questioned?

• Bobi’s age had been validated through his country’s national pet registration database.
• However, officials later reported there was no independent birth registration data that could definitively confirm his 1992 birth year.
• Some veterinary professionals raised concerns about older photos showing slight differences in coat markings over time.
• Experts also noted that Pitbull-type breeds typically live between 12 and 16 years — making 31 extraordinarily rare.

Veterinarian Danny Chambers, a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, stated publicly that many in the veterinary community were skeptical of the claim.

As scrutiny intensified, GWR paused applications for both “oldest dog living” and “oldest dog ever” pending further review.

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🏡 The Family’s Response

Bobi spent his entire life surrounded by family, love, and quiet countryside comfort. His owner strongly defended the claim, insisting all requested documentation had been provided and that Bobi’s life had been carefully documented over the decades.

They credited his longevity to an active lifestyle, constant companionship, and a fresh, home-prepared diet — a claim that sparked debate among veterinary experts across the U.S. and abroad.

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🐾 What About the Previous Record?

Before Bobi, the longest officially verified lifespan belonged to Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog who passed away in 1939 at age 29 — a record that remains historically confirmed.

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🌍 A Story Bigger Than a Record

Bobi’s story captured hearts worldwide because it challenged what we believe about canine lifespan — especially for powerful breeds like Pitbulls who are so often misunderstood.

While his title was ultimately revoked due to insufficient conclusive evidence, his story sparked important conversations about documentation, transparency, and how extraordinary claims are verified.

But beyond the headlines and debates, there was a dog — a loyal companion with cloudy eyes, a graying face, and a heart full of devotion.

In the end, whether 15 years or 31, a dog’s life isn’t measured in numbers.

It’s measured in tail wags, quiet loyalty, and the unconditional love they leave behind. 🐾💙

02/24/2026

NEWS: orders Commonwealth flags to half-staff on Saturday, March 7th to honor Reverend Jesse Jackson on the last day of his memorial service.