A Piece of Chicken, Broccoli And A Tortilla, Internet Baffled By Trump’s ‘Affordable’ $3 Meal
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 Lawmakers slammed the meal idea that left much to be desired on a plate. As the Trump administration reveals its meal to help Americans navigate an affordability crisis, the menu left the internet in shock. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, unveiled the grand meal that over 1,000 […]
‘Purple Rain’ Muse Apollonia Says Prince Would Be Against His Estate Controlling Her Name
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 18, 2026 The singer says Prince gave her his blessing to keep using the name and persona for her music career. Apollonia, who starred in Prince’s “Purple Rain” musical film and was considered the singer’s muse, has called out the late singer’s estate for their attempts to restrict her name and […]
DHS Secretary Defends ICE Amid Reports Of U.S. Citizens Being Asked To Prove Citizenship
by Mary Spiller January 18, 2026 Kristi Noem claims agents are following long-standing protocol as protests grow in Minnesota and constitutional concerns intensify nationwide. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Jan. 15 defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents amid mounting reports that U.S. citizens are being stopped and asked to verify their citizenship during enforcement […]
Auto Flex: Korean Automakers Continue To Pump Up The Volume
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 18, 2026 Kia and Hyundai have always aligned themselves with diverse consumer markets. By Kimatni D. Rawlins It’s not an anomaly that half of the members in my sizable family own either a Kia or a Hyundai auto. They were enthused by the clever design ethos, value pricing, and extended […]
Canada Produces A Lot Of Oil. So Does Venezuela. How Does It All Fit Together?
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 18, 2026 Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world: estimated at 300 billion barrels. Politicians in Alberta like to claim credit, or cast blame, when it comes to the price of a barrel of oil. Low prices are Ottawa’s fault, or the previous government’s — its regulations or […]