by Sharelle B. McNair January 20, 2026 Bystanders were heard asking arresting agents, “Would your mama be proud of you right now?” Imagine serving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during a restaurant shift only to be detained once they finish.  That’s what allegedly happened to staff members of El Tapatio, a family-owned Mexican restaurant…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 20, 2026 The Norwegian leader says he has reminded Trump a number of times that the government has nothing to do with the prizes despite Trump claiming otherwise. President Donald Trump is using his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize to amplify his desire to take over the nation…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 17, 2026 Attorney Jason Ingber feels his clients shouldn’t have to make decisions like this while dealing with Mirai, which is already difficult, calling it “just a cherry on top.” Owners of Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai may be allowed to push a lawsuit on the company amid claims that having the…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 16, 2026 CBC chair Rep. Gregory Meeks said “Espaillat reflects the kind of leadership that our caucus and its members have long championed” after years of the two working together. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is switching things up by endorsing Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) over his primary challenger, Darializa…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 15, 2026 Despite being her first run in politics, Burress has already received support from some of the state’s top GOP members, calling her the “candidate who can win.” Tiffany Burress, the wife of former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress, is hoping to “try something different” for northern New…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 15, 2026 Editors at Slate stand by the story. As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents continue to be under fire for their aggressive actions, Laura Jedeed, a journalist, poured salt in an open wound by exposing the agency for hiring her without a proper background check.  Jedeed tested…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 15, 2026 While comments underneath the video showcase racist language like “little chimpanzee needs to be put in its place,” others highlight data on how several Americans agree with Jones as ICE is under high scrutiny for their performance. With the topic of immigration being at the forefront of…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 The ex-mayor doesn’t seem to be bothered, quote-tweeting an X post about the incident with one word: “Exactly.” Former New York City mayor Eric Adams is embracing no longer being an elected official, telling a woman to “go f–k yourself” and threatening to release “the Brooklyn in me”…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 14, 2026 New investments provide possibilities to Black tech founders who understand local terrain as well as the operational requirements and regulatory environments needed to succeed. Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries has received an $11.8 million investment from American tech billionaire Joe Lonsdale, a move that signals major interest…

by Sharelle B. McNair January 13, 2026 While volunteers spoke about the critical condition of the rodents were, the comment section was flooded with concern for the child. Social media users came to the common conclusion of white people’s rhetoric after close to 300 “pet” rats were found in a Rocky Point, Long Island, NY…