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 […]
2026 will be one of the most impactful tax years in history, with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB/OBBBA) signed in mid-2025. Together with the usual IRS indexing for inflation, an unusual mix of benefits, among others, is available for taxpayers. The tax season for the 2026 tax year opened in late January and […]
