President Donald Trump sparked outrage on February 6, 2026, after posting a video on his Truth Social account that briefly shows former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. This imagery is a historically racist trope that dehumanizes Black people. The footage is part of a longer clip promoting false 2020 […]
A Chick‑fil‑A franchise in suburban Philadelphia is facing a federal lawsuit that claims ongoing racial discrimination and abuse by the franchise owner. This case represents one of the most serious accusations of workplace racism against the well-known fast-food brand to surface in 2026. On February 2, Tiffany Lynch, a 38-year-old former executive director of operations […]
Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah over a joke made during the 2026 Grammy Awards. This has sparked a new media controversy. During the awards show, Noah joked in his opening monologue that Trump “needs a new island to hang out on with Bill Clinton” since Jeffrey Epstein’s private island is no […]
Every Black History Month, we reflect on the past. However, it is equally important to support the Black-owned businesses shaping our present and future. These Black-founded ventures do more than sell products. They preserve culture, create opportunities, and reinvest in our communities and thus deserve our support. Here are 14 Black-owned businesses that embody the […]
The City of Detroit, together with community organizations and the Rocket Community Fund, has started a new initiative to help small businesses in the neighborhood use modern technology and stay competitive in a quickly changing economy. According to the news release, the Detroit Small Business Technology Fund will give $1,000 technology microgrants to 140 microbusinesses […]