by Sharelle B. McNair January 16, 2026 Critics of the restrictions are concerned with the bouts of confusion, contingent on the state with some feeling it could drive the numbers down of people who participate in the program. As of Jan. 1, 2026, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — better known as food stamps…
Roommates… this one is heavy. What started as a regular afternoon near a college campus quickly turned into a nightmare. The tragedy leaves a family grieving and the community shaken. Now, the senseless loss of Khyon Smith-Tate inside a Chipotle has put Philadelphia police on the hunt for the teens they believe are responsible. RELATED: Prayers…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 16, 2026 The property can be bought for under $30 million The mansion featured in the Will Smith-helmed The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air television sitcom has been listed for sale. According to TMZ, that infamous property will be up for sale at the end of January for under $30 million….
Donald J. Trump found himself back at the center of online conversation after a golfing photo reentered the spotlight, one that revealed more than he probably intended. Small details that might have gone unnoticed quickly became the main attraction, prompting a wave of shock and commentary that transformed a casual snapshot into yet another reminder…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 16, 2026 Harun Coffee originally closed in 2023. Harun Coffee has returned to Los Angeles’ historic Leimert Park Village after Community Labs stepped in to help stem the wave of closures among minority-owned businesses in the traditionally Black neighborhood. On Jan. 9, Harun Coffee celebrated its grand reopening, drawing a long…
by Kandiss Edwards January 16, 2026 The Fried Chicken Candle is created by Gohar World, a design brand known for unique and playful household objects that reinterpret everyday items. Major retailer Bloomingdale’s is selling a novelty home décor item that blends food culture with design: the Gohar Fried Chicken Candle. The candle is modeled to…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 16, 2026 The future of the iconic restaurant remains uncertain as its owners struggle to secure the land where the restaurant once stood. As Altadena, California, continues rebuilding a year after the devastating Eaton Fire, the owners of the town’s Little Red Hen Café are confronting uncertainty about the landmark restaurant’s…
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 16, 2026 A’Ja Wilson paid tribute to her father’s HBCU by gifting the Benedict College women’s basketball team each a pair of her signature A’One Nikes. WNBA star A’Ja Wilson is celebrating her family’s HBCU legacy by giving her signature Nike A’One sneakers to every player on the Benedict College women’s…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 16, 2026 Going to college used to be a defining milestone in the classic American Dream. But as costs rise and returns on investment shrink, many young people are rethinking what “success” looks like and redefining the traditional path altogether. A new study by Skillit finds that a growing majority of…
Source: IG: @missmb___ You know we had to celebrate the mirror-mesmerizing ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated who’ve spent the last 118 years exemplifying excellence while providing “service to all mankind” as the Phirst and Phinest members of the Divine Nine. The storied organization started as the vision of nine college students on the…
