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Taco Bell Is Getting Blamed For Taylor Farms Lettuce
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (471+ words) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have tried to scapegoat Taco Bell for the outbreak, but last I checked, they don’t grow produce. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked the recent Cyclospora outbreak to…...
People Want To Boycott Restaurants That Partner With Big Groove
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) OK, y’all, we really need to have a discussion about social media influencer Big Groove, formerly known as Groovin Gorilla. So, that’s Big Groove, born Clive Ibizugbe, a “Nigerian-American entertainer who blends muscle, rhythm, and charisma into a one-of-a-kind brand,…...
EEOC: Coca-Cola Women's Retreat Discriminated Against Male Employees
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (463+ words) The EEOC sued Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast last month, saying a company women's event unlawfully discriminated against male employees. According to the Washington Post, in late 2024, about 250 female employees of a Coca-Cola distributor gathered inside the ballroom of a Connecticut casino…...
DOGE Bros Used ChatGPT To Gut DEI, But Couldn't Define It
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (1058+ words) Two ex-DOGE staffers, Nathan Cavanaugh and Justin Fox—dubbed the “DOGE bros”—face scrutiny after depositions revealed a controversial process used to cut federal diversity-related grants. Two former employees of the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Nathan Cavanaugh and…...
Burst Pipe Leads To Howard University Dining Hall Shutdown
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (694+ words) The Bethune Annex Café shutdown comes amid broader worries about food access that have been building since the start of the 2025 academic year. Howard University students grabbing lunch at the Bethune Annex Café were suddenly forced to evacuate after a…...
On ‘Tendernism’ And The Repeated Colonizing Of Black Excellence And Creativity
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (648+ words) In order to understand the story of tendernism, the viral sensation of rib meat falling off the bone, and the efforts a white business owner has gone to try and steal the moment, you have to understand the history of…...
Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, Harold’s Chicken Shack CEO, Dies At 55
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (521+ words) Harold’s Chicken Shack has long been a staple of Chicago food, with Kristen Pierce-Sherrod managing the chain since her father died in 1988. The family of Harold’s Chicken Shack CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod announced on Thursday that she died at the age…...
New Food Pyramid Vs. The Old: Complete Guide For 2026
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (796+ words) The new food pyramid released this month marks a dramatic departure from decades of dietary guidance. Here are the changes you should know. The 2026 food pyramid updates prioritize whole, minimally processed foods and increased protein intake, signaling a significant move…...
Howard Students Still Facing Hunger After SNAP Disruptions
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (966+ words) It has been just over a month since the federal government reopened after a weeks-long shutdown that threatened to cut off food assistance for millions of Americans. Lawmakers declared the crisis averted. SNAP benefits, they said, would resume. Normalcy, at…...
What Your Thanksgiving Dish Says About You
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (662+ words) A full ranking of Thanksgiving roles based on the dish you bring, from the reliable greens aunties to the chaotic cousins who show up with charcuterie. We are so tired of you, and you have no idea. We don’t care…...