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by Cedric “BIG CED” Thornton January 6, 2026 The plaintiffs say the sandwich is made from “reconstituted” pork using lower-grade cuts, including pork shoulder, heart, stomach and giblets. Four McDonald’s customers have filed a lawsuit against the restaurant franchise, alleging that it misled consumers about the content of its popular McRib sandwich, namely that it contains pork. By: Peopleit was paperwork has been submitted On Dec. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, plaintiffs Dorien Baker, Peter Le, Charles Lynch and Derrick Wilson, who to reside In California, New York, Illinois and Washington, the plaintiffs…

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Top scorers SWAC went bucket for bucket Monday night in a game that went down to the wire. Prairie View guard Tai’Reon Joseph had a game-high 32 points in an 89-85 win over Southern. Joseph, a Baton Rouge native, scored the Panthers’ final seven points as the Panthers rallied late to win. Michael Jacobs, the conference’s other leading scorer at 21 points per game, scored a career-high 30 points for the Jaguars in the loss. The loss handed Southern (5-10, 1-1) its first loss in SWAC play. Prairie View (6-9, 1-1) shot 56.9% from the field to pick up its…

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Charlotte is about to make some noise 2026 BIG HBCU Southern Classic Battle of the Bands Taking over the city on January 24, 2026, it brings one of the most exciting celebrations of HBCU band culture indoors for the first time. This year’s showcase at Bojangles Coliseum raises the bar by moving the entire experience into an arena setting, giving fans front-row access to the thunder, precision and spectacle that define HBCU marching bands. Traditionally, HBCU band classics reside in football stadiums, but the 2026 BIG HBCU Southern Classic Battle of the Bands flips the script. Moving into an indoor…

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DENVER — After 11 years of legal cannabis recreational use in Colorado, just a little more than 3% of cannabis business owners identify as Black, according to state data.One of those business owners is Wanda James, a CU Regent and owner of Simply Pure who opened her first dispensary with her husband in 2009, becoming the first Black dispensary owners in the United States. “Going back to 2009, cannabis was very different. It wasn’t a billion-dollar enterprise, it wasn’t something that everybody wanted to be in.” James said. “We literally sat down with our attorneys, and our attorneys told us,…

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PEORIA (25News Now) – A survey of Black-owned businesses across Illinois is the first of its kind, assessing what minority businesses look like and what specific challenges they face.According to the more than 50-page report, Black-owned businesses across Illinois are often extremely small operations. The survey shows 66% of business owners are the only employee, and only 34% have full-time staff. More than half also operate from their homes and don’t have brick-and-mortar storefronts.“I’m literally 80 hours a week now, barely having time for family. I have a large family now,” Manager of newly renamed and relocated Urban Clothing and…

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News release from City of Framingham.Memorial Building Lit Red, Gold, & Green To Mark Black History Month FRAMINGHAM – For the first time, the Memorial Building is lit up red, gold, and green to mark Black History Month. “This small gesture, is a way to bring awareness that February is Black History Month. Black History Month is a time to celebrate and honor the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. It is a time to reflect on the struggles and injustices that Black people have faced, and continue to face, while also recognizing their resilience and strength,” said…

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