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Four Minute Offense: The Jets Circle the Wagons

This is the second installment of the Four Minute Offense. It’s the moment during the fourth quarter of a game when the team possessing the ball must run the ball, call high-percentage pass plays, and the war daddies (also known as the offensive linemen), can get off the ball and turn up. Four talking points […]

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The Jets get their first win of 2025

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized and mocked Justin Fields, adding to what was already a difficult week for the team. The Jets’ offense had been struggling, ranking near the bottom across nearly every major statistical category. To make matters even worse, the franchise announced the tragic passing of Nick Mangold, the legendary offensive lineman, at just 41 years old.

On Sunday, the New York Jets took on the Cincinnati Bengals in what many expected to be a lopsided matchup. Joe Flacco, coming off a phenomenal performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers just ten days earlier — with 342 passing yards and three touchdowns — looked to keep the momentum going. Meanwhile, Ja’Marr Chase continued his dominance for Cincinnati, setting a single-game franchise record with 16 receptions, 161 yards, and a touchdown.

But that’s why they play the game!

The Jets beat the Bengals 39-38. Running back Breece Hall, an object of trade rumors, threw the game-winning touchdown to rookie tight-end Mason Taylor with 2 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter. Hall was the first running back since Curtis Martin in 2000 to throw a go-ahead TD in the final two minutes of a game. Ironically, Martin’s touchdown pass was a game-winning TD.

In Sunday’s game, the Jets had 502 yards of total offense, the first time they accomplished this feat since 2001. Head Coach Aaron Glenn was hyped in the locker room:

“Our f— brand! 254 rushing yards! Man, I love this group. And man, from here on out. Grit. F–– grit. Because I told you during the offseason, man. We have to create an advantage, we f–– did. But you showed all the grit in the world to win this game,” Glenn bellowed to applause from the team. “Now, let’s have a good flight home, have a great week. I love this group, man.”

Also, Justin Fields admitted to reporters he relied on his faith to get him through a turbulent week.

“I’m going to get pretty vulnerable right here. This week I found myself in my closet crying on the ground, laying down. Not because of the hardships, not because of the troubles,” Fields admitted. “I felt like I was built to handle that. I was put in place to handle this situation. But in that moment, I was talking to my best friend. How hard it was. Not wavering faith-wise. I was praying over and over again, just one win. All that to say is, God is real. God is good. Everything that we go through in this life is for a purpose.”

Where do the Jets go from here? Nobody knows. But for one week, Gang Green can celebrate!

Tua and the Dolphins frustrate the floundering Falcons

Tua Tagovailoa helped the Miami Dolphins snap their three game losing streak, beating the listless Atlanta Falcons 34-10. Complicating matters for both teams, Tua threw for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns after waking up with a swollen left eye.

“Probably one of the worst experiences I’ve had in terms of waking up and having that on a game day,” he told reporters after the game, adding that Dolphins trainers gave him antibiotics to help with the issue and that he wore a visor on the field.

“It was different,” Tagovailoa said. “I can’t remember the last time I played with a visor outside of high school.”

Tua Tagovailoa struggled mightily last week in a shocking 31–6 defeat to the Cleveland Browns, ultimately being benched for poor performance. Despite the setback, this marks the third instance in his career where Tagovailoa has thrown at least four touchdown passes with no interceptions — a feat surpassed only by the legendary Dan Marino in franchise history.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons faced their own challenges. Star safety Jessie Bates III exited early in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Bates, who leads the team with 39 tackles this season, was sorely missed as Atlanta’s offense faltered. The Falcons managed just 11 first downs, 49 rushing yards, and converted only 2 of 11 third-down attempts — a disheartening showing for the Dirty Birds.

It’s worth noting that Atlanta played without several key starters, including quarterback Michael Penix Jr., wide receiver Drake London, and defenders Divine Deablo, Jalon Walker, Zach Harrison, and Billy Bowman Jr. Even so, their upcoming matchups against the resurgent New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts will be critical — not only for their playoff hopes but also for determining the future of head coach Raheem Morris.

“It all started right from the beginning, with not being able to run the football and control the game,” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said after the game. “That’s our lifeline, and when that’s not working, it’s gonna look bad on us, whether it be defense, offense, or special teams. That’s our lifeline, being able to run the football offense.”

Jalen Hurts continues to shine

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw four touchdown passes as he led his team past the New York Giants 38-20 at Lincoln Financial Stadium. He finished the day 15-of-20 for 179 yards. Hurts is just the third Eagles QB ever to have back-to-back games with a passer rating of 140+, joining Nick Foles and Randall Cunningham.

Hurts – who has 15 touchdown passes, five rushing touchdowns and one interception this season – is the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 15 touchdown passes, five rushing touchdowns and one-or-fewer interceptions in his team’s first eight games of a season.

Also, in the last two games, Hurts has nine incompletions and seven touchdowns. The narrative is shifting in Philadelphia. As the offensive coordinators change, Hurts must continue to prepare and play at a high level, consistently.

“I look at how we are helping him,” Hurts said. “Are we playing penalty free? Are we mastering, mastering the things that take no talent? Are we getting in and out of the huddle? You know, the little things that can help all of us and help the play call to find the rhythm and what he does. And so we’re very critical of that. I’m very critical of that. That’s always something that I’m talking about, but we just want to continue to build.”

Saquon Barkley ran for 150 yards and scored one touchdown on a 65-yard house call.

Cam Ward shows progress, despite loss at Colts

Despite the Tennessee Titans’ 38-14 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, quarterback Cam Ward demonstrated noticeable progress in his development. Ward completed 22 of 38 passes for 259 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. The interception came on a fourth-and-goal attempt late in the game when the outcome was already sealed. Throughout the game, Ward showcased solid accuracy, absorbed multiple hits, and effectively extended plays by moving within the pocket.

“We just got to finish drives with points,” Ward said postgame. “Yeah, we had some positive moments, but it wasn’t enough to win a game. I had to do more. I had to be more accurate with the football. We had to consistently, consistently move the ball up and down the field and end with points. I think the last couple weeks, we’ve been better just moving the ball, but we have to end it with points. If we don’t score points, if we don’t score points, we’re not going to be in a lot of games.”

The Titans will be back home at Nissan Stadium to face the 5-3 Chargers.

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Poll Shows Support for Policies That Help Families Afford Child Care

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies that help families afford care.

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March 2, 2026

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By First Five Years Fund

New national polling shows persistent voter concern about the affordability and availability of child care for working parents, alongside broad support across key demographic groups for federal child care policies that help families afford care.

The national survey was conducted by UpOne Insight on behalf of the First Five Years Fund from January 13–18, 2026.

Key findings include:

• Parents need help: 80% of voters say the ability of working parents to find and afford child care is either in a state of crisis or a major problem.

• This is an affordability issue: 82% believe federal child care funding will help lower costs for working families — including 69% of Republicans, 84% of Independents, and 94% of Democrats.

• And there continues to be strong support (62%) for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), a federal program that makes it possible for hundreds of thousands of families to afford safe, quality care for their children while parents work or go to school, including a majority of Republicans, 63% of Independents and 72% of Democrats.

• Support for funding child care programs remains strong: 75% believe child care funding should be increased or kept at current levels — including 75% of Republicans, 85% of Independents, and 97% of Democrats.

• 74% say funding for child care is an important and good use of tax dollars, including a majority of Republicans, three-quarters of Independents, and nine in ten Democrats.

FFYF Executive Director Sarah Rittling said, “Voters across the country are sending a clear message: federal child care and early learning programs work. These investments help parents stay in the workforce, strengthen families, and support healthy child development. They have also long had strong bipartisan support in Congress. At a time when affordability is top of mind for families, continued federal funding is essential to ensure child care remains accessible and within reach.”

First Five Years Fund works to protect, prioritize, and build bipartisan support for quality child care and early learning programs at the federal level. Reliable, affordable, and high-quality early learning and child care can be transformative, not only enhancing a child’s prospects for a brighter future but also bolstering working parents and fostering economic stability nationwide.

We work with Congress and the Administration to identify federal solutions that work for families with young children, as well as states and communities. We work with policymakers to identify ways to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care and early learning programs for children. And we collaborate with advocacy groups to help align best practices with the best possible policies. http://www.ffyf.org

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Trump’s MAGA Allies are Creating Executive Order Plan to Steal the 2026 Midterms

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as grounds to “declare a national emergency.” The move would be an unprecedented step that would grant Trump new authority over the voting systems in the U.S.

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February 27, 2026

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By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent

A group of MAGA pro-Trump activists, who say they are working in coordination with the White House, are circulating a 17-page draft executive order that would claim without evidence that China interfered with the 2020 presidential election. Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential to President Joe Biden by over 7 million votes. Since Trump lost to Biden in 2020, he has repeatedly claimed that the election was “stolen” without evidence. The report of a group of “Trump allies” preparing an executive order to give Trump power over elections was first reported by The Washington Post.

The lies around the right-wing campaign that pushed falsehoods that the 2020 election was stolen was trafficked through right-wing media, particularly Fox News. Fox News was then sued for defamation for the claims by Dominion Voting Systems. Fox lost the case and had to settle for the largest defamation amount on record of $787.5 million in April 2023.

The document that could lead to an executive order proposes using the claim that China interfered with the 2020 elections as grounds to “declare a national emergency.” The move would be an unprecedented step that would grant Trump new authority over the voting systems in the U.S.

The story in The Washington Post arrives as Trump increasingly signals that he may take actions that would alter the result of the 2026 midterms. The Republicans are widely expected to lose as their approval ratings plummet as a result of a failing economy under Trump. Over 50 members of Congress have announced they will retire this year and not return in 2027.

The Trump Department of Justice, which now has a large image of Trump on the side of it, “sued five new states Thursday [Feb. 26, 2026] demanding access to their unredacted voter rolls — escalating a campaign that has been rejected by multiple federal courts and faces resistance from Republican-led states as well,” according to Democracy Docket, a group that works to protect voting rights.

Trump claimed back in late 2020, the last year of his first term, that he had the authority to issue an executive order related to mail-in voting for the 2020 elections — which he would then lose. But the Constitution states that control of elections lies with the states. As the GOP works to place hurdles in front of voting, Democrats worked to make voting easier.

In March 2021, President Biden signed an executive order calling on federal agencies to expand voting access as part of the Biden Administration’s effort “to promote and defend the right to vote for all Americans who are legally entitled to participate in elections.”

Trump’s focus is clearly on altering the November 2026 midterm elections. Trump’s polling numbers and the elections and special elections that have taken place around the U.S. over the last year clearly indicate that Republicans are about to be hit by a blue wave of Democratic victories.

Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent investigative journalist and the founder of Black Virginia News. She is a political analyst who appears on #RolandMartinUnfiltered and hosts the show LAUREN LIVE on YouTube @LaurenVictoriaBurke. She can be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke

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PRESS ROOM: NBA Hall of Fame Nominee Terry Cummings Joins 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to Launch Victory & Values Initiative

NNPA NEWSWIRE — NBA Hall of Fame nominee and Basketball Legend Terry Cummings was administered the official member’s oath and ceremonially pinned during a special induction ceremony held on Friday, February 20th.

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Cummings becomes an honorary member, joining other role model sports stars

NBA Hall of Fame nominee and Basketball Legend Terry Cummings has officially become an honorary member of the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, marking a powerful new chapter for the 100 Black Men and youth development across the region.

Cummings was administered the official member’s oath and ceremonially pinned during a special induction ceremony held on Friday, February 20th. The moment signified more than membership — it marked the launch of the organization’s transformative new platform, the Victory & Values Initiative.

The Victory & Values Initiative is a groundbreaking youth development program designed to empower elementary and middle school students through a dynamic blend of sports, mentorship, and STEM exposure. The initiative focuses on building health, discipline, character, leadership, and access to opportunity — creating pathways for long-term academic and personal success.

“This is about more than sports,” said Cummings during the ceremony. “It’s about using the platform of athletics to teach life lessons, create access, and build the next generation of leaders.”

The induction ceremony also featured notable guests including NASCAR’s newest Star Driver, Lavar Scott and NASCAR Director of Athletic Performance, Phil Horton, who joined Cummings for a powerful Victory & Values Town Hall discussion. The Town Hall was moderated by renowned Sports Emcee John Hollins and focused on leadership, resilience, discipline, and the importance of mentorship in shaping young lives.

A “Day at NASCAR” for 75+ Youth

Cummings wasted no time getting to work. On his first full day as an honorary member, he joined his new brothers of the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County to host a “Day at NASCAR,” escorting more than 75 youth to a once-in-a-lifetime experience at EchoPark Motor Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway).

The youth participants received behind-the-scenes access including: an exclusive tour of Pit Row, access to the Garage Area and exploration of the interactive Fan Zone.

The experience culminated with a surprise meet-and-greet and Q&A session with NASCAR Superstar Bubba Wallace, who shared insights on perseverance, preparation, and breaking barriers in professional sports.

The day served as a living example of the ‘Victory & Values’ Initiative in action — exposing youth to new industries, expanding their vision for the future, and connecting them directly with high- level mentors and role models.

Building Leaders Through Access and Mentorship

The 100 Black Men of DeKalb County – a chapter of the largest, national mentoring organization in the county – continues to expand its footprint with programs focused on academic excellence, economic empowerment, leadership development, and health & wellness.

The launch of ‘Victory & Values’ represents a strategic expansion of the organization’s impact

intentionally integrating athletics and STEM to engage youth at an early age while reinforcing core principles such as integrity, accountability, teamwork, and perseverance.

“Our mission has always been to mentor the next generation,” said Vaughn Irons, President-Elect of the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County. “With Terry Cummings joining the brotherhood, along with partners in NASCAR and professional sports, we are creating unprecedented access and exposure for our youth. Victory & Values is about turning inspiration into structured opportunity.”

By connecting elementary and middle school students to professional athletes, executives, STEM professionals, and community leaders, the initiative aims to:

Increase youth exposure to careers in sports business, engineering, and performance science
Strengthen mentorship pipelines
Promote physical wellness and mental resilience
Build character-driven leadership at an early age

Open Invitation to Youth and Families

All youth are invited to participate in the Victory & Values Initiative, along with the other countless, impactful programs offered by the 100 Black Men of DeKalb County.

Parents and guardians seeking mentorship, leadership development, academic enrichment, and transformative exposure opportunities for their children are encouraged to connect with the organization.

As NBA Legend Terry Cummings’ induction demonstrates, Victory & Values is more than a program — it is a movement designed to build champions in life, not just in sports.

For more information about the Victory & Values Initiative or to enroll a student, contact: 100 Black Men of DeKalb County at Phone at 404.241.1338, info@100bmod.org or Tee Foxx at 404.791.6525,