by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 30, 2026

Keith Lee Is Hosting 1st Food Festival In New Orleans On May 16

"We’ve been working a year on this, and I can’t wait for y’all to see it."

TikTok food critic phenom Keith Lee is hosting announced a food festival. The Familee Festival will take place in New Orleans on May 16.

Lee alerted his fans and followers on social media about the event.

“I got to be honest with y’all,” Lee said in the video. “It’s way deeper than that to me. This is something we’ve been working on for the last year. I think it’s going to be the best festival on planet Earth.”

He said people should come out to support the festival, citing the food in addition to big musical acts that will resonate with kids, adults, and grandparents, making it a real family event. He mentioned fun activities, such as carnival rides and sports, including an obstacle course overseen by his family.

Lee said that though this is his first food festival, he plans to do it annually in different cities to promote the local food in each city. For this year, thought, he advised attendees to purchase their tickets when they become available on Feb. 9, warning that prices will increase closer to the event.

“We’ve been working a year on this, and I can’t wait for y’all to see it.”

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People can head to Keith Lee’s Familee Day website to sign up for the email list and learn about the upcoming food festival. Nola.com reported that Lee is doing this festival in conjunction with Live Nation Urban and New Orleans restaurateur Larry Morrow.

There is little known about the event other than what Lee mentioned in his video. “So far, Lee has revealed that Kajunlicious Food Therapy has signed on as one of the featured restaurants at the event, which he said will feature well-known artists and family-friendly activities with affordably priced tickets,” Nola.com reported.

Allen Iverson, Hampton., Morgan State University

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

January 30, 2026

Allen Iverson Catches Heat Down Under Over Botched Visit With Sick Children In Australia

One former basketball player called AI an "absolute sh-t human" over his behavior.

Allen Iverson is in hot water over a botched visit with sick children during a trip to Australia.

The basketball and style icon went down under to host a meet-and-greet with kids diagnosed with cancer. According to Hot97, a Reddit user’s account of the fan event went viral because of Iverson’s apparent “disgusting” behavior.

The Reddit user described the Jan. 22 scene as less than desirable, stating that their younger brother was one of the cancer patients meeting Iverson. The event was reportedly organized in partnership with the local charity Challenge, which supports kids with cancer, and Iverson’s management.

However, as soon as the NBA All-Star arrived at the event, hosted at the Cavalo Prestige Melbourne car dealership, things immediately took a turn.

“My little brother, who is 12 years old and is currently receiving chemotherapy for ALCL lymphoma, was so excited to meet one of his idols,” shared the Redditor. “He came out to be extremely disgusted and disappointed in Allen Iverson’s behaviour, and so were the other families.”

The disgruntled attendee then explained that Iverson’s security informed the families that the 50-year-old was having a “bad day,” and thus did not wish to meet anyone.

The Reddit thread continued, “We were waiting in a downstairs room with his security with all of the kids, and his security told us he was ‘having a bad day’ and didn’t want to come out. Shortly after, we were told to go upstairs to meet him, and we did not get to meet him.”

Finally, Iverson did indeed meet with the children. However, the Reddit user claimed that he appeared unimpressed by the entire ordeal. The entire experience left the families “extremely sad,” given that many considered him their idol.

“We were lined up, and all the kids got was a photo, and he did not seem impressed about that. He had his hands in his pockets and did not smile or put his arm around any kids in any photos,” added the Redditor. “He knew the kids were sick, and still did not put any effort or acknowledgement to that. Everyone was so disgusted in his behaviour, it was honestly so disappointing.”

As the thread went viral across social media, the CEO of Challenge also confirmed the disheartening experience with Iverson.

“Challenge was deeply disappointed with the meet and greet involving Allen Iverson,” explained Challenge Chief Executive Officer David Rogers.

Rogers also called the matter “challenging” and “at times disrespectful.” However, he did not go into further detail beyond acknowledging the families’ disappointment.

However, Iverson’s lackluster trip continued with several let-down events. He apparently skipped out on another community engagement the following day, this time hosted by CreativeCubes.Co. Another retired NBA player, Chris Anstey, who attended the event, called Iverson’s no-show the only “problem” with the charitable event.

Other professional basketball players also spoke out against AI’s behavior. Retired Australian player Jason Cadee spoke on his podcast, “Cut to the Jase,” about Iverson’s apparent disinterest in his home country.

“Late to stuff, barely spoke, first interview they asked him how Australia was or something, and he just laughed and said ‘I haven’t left my room’,” stated Cadee, according to Basketball Network. Just things where I’m like ‘why would you come’ if you’re going to be like this.”

Another player, Andrew Bogut, called AI an “absolute sh-t human” over his performance in a post on X.

Absolute shit human.

No excuses for this.

If anyone knows this family pls reach out.https://t.co/xGJ9LO2z5w https://t.co/4tltd5oHyw
— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) January 27, 2026

No word from Iverson’s camp as to why the NBA legend acted in such a way.

by Kandiss Edwards

January 30, 2026

Jessica Care Moore Pens A Poem About The ‘Disgrace’ That Is Nicki Minaj

As Nicki Minaj continues to fangirl for Trump many observers, like Care Moore, are confused.

Detroit Poet Laureate Jessica Care Moore is using her craft to send a pointed message to Nicki Minaj as she embraces her new role as MAGA Barb.

In recent weeks, Minaj has jumped headfirst into the political arena as a hype woman for President Donald Trump and his administration. Her last appearance seemed to be the straw that broke the camel’s back for Care Moore. In an Instagram post, Care Moore posted a video of Minaj during her latest visit to the White House in support of Trump Accounts.

In the video, Minaj waxed poetic about her love and admiration for Trump. She made it clear that she is unbothered by criticism stemming from her political alignment. In Care Moore’s caption for the post, she too waxed poetic. The “Motor City” laureate spoke to what troubles many when observing Minaj kowtow to the Trump and MAGA establishments. She questions the rapper’s “self-worth” and states that as Minaj holds hands with the “dictator,” she is a “disgrace.”

On a stage holding this dictator’s

hand & smiling when

nothing is funny about

whatever you

sacrificed, gave up,

swallowed

your dignity

evaporating with every forced smile

what a waste of

good weave & acrylic nails

what a disgrace to women

emcees. every where

what a wild distorted fraud

of a scene,

millions of mics at half mast

mourning the lost of

the heart, the beat, the core

that makes black art

the voice

of the people.

for the people.

not a black barbie standing with

a saggy nut pedophile Ken

at her side.

We are the prize, not capitalisms

side chick.

Our backs already built this

country’s economy.

Go write a rhyme bout how you

turned the devil down.

Write poems that show our girls

our true wealth.

Go read

Nikki Giovanni or Nikky Finney.

I promise you will find your self worth

inside their pages.

Nicki, Don’t you know?!!

We are worth more than

what they could ever afford to

pay any of us.

-Jessica Care Moore

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As Minaj continues to fangirl for an administration that has deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement into major American cities to round up and deport immigrants, many observers, like Care Moore, are confused. The Trinidadian rapper is also an immigrant. Though she has lived in the U.S. for over 30 years, the rapper had not sought to gain citizenship until a Change.org petition to deport her received nearly 100,000 signatures.

After one of her appearances, Minaj took to X to show off her newly acquired “Gold Card,” given to her by the Trump administration. According to the official government website, the Gold Card is a pay-to-play path to permanent residency. Minaj denies that her immigration path is the reason for her unexpected public political appearances and rhetoric.

“Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak, as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President,” and “Gold Trump card free of charge.”

Whatever Minaj’s motives, many Black people cannot help but give the rapper a stern scoff and side-eye, Care Moore included. Long gone are the days when Americans avoided speaking about politics in favor of getting along. Many perceive the changes to the American landscape as a shredding of the Constitution, as death, detainment, and denial of civil rights are being captured on video and dismissed by the federal government. Minaj’s alignment with these actions leaves many public figures no choice but to denounce her as the “Queen of Rap”; her time as a cultural icon seems to have come and gone. She is now Queen of the MAGA Barbz.

Lauryn Hill, the miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill, music, Apple Music, Jazz in the Gardens Festival

by Kandiss Edwards

January 29, 2026

Lauryn Hill Will Perform Grammy Tribute For Roberta Flack And D’Angelo

Recording Academy confirmed Hill’s participation as part of the tribute honoring late music figures.

Lauryn Hill, the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and former member of the Fugees, will perform during the “In Memoriam” segment of the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony.

Hill is set to honor late music icons D’Angelo and Roberta Flack. The Recording Academy confirmed Hill’s participation as part of the tribute honoring the late music figures. The segment is scheduled to air during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena.

For some, the choice is somewhat confusing given Hill’s reputation. The trailblazing creative is known for arriving late and canceling shows often. So much so that it has become a running joke amongst her fans. However, the Recording Academy’s choice seems fitting once considered.

Both Flack and D’Angelo contributed to the rise of Hill’s star, ultimately making her the first Black woman and hip-hop artist to win the coveted Album of the Year Award. During her time as a member of the hip-hop group The Fugees, the band covered Roberta Flack’s Killing Me Softly With His Song. The single was the first off their debut album, The Score. The group turned Flack’s serene and whimsical R&B tune into a coming-out party for Ms. Hill’s talent.

As with Flack, D’Angelo also played a role in the rise of Hill. While the two would be deemed contemporaries in the neo-soul era, D’Angelo debuted as a solo act nearly five years before. A master pianist and sultry singer. His duet on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’s Nothing Even Matters, showed that Hill could hang with the best that musical genius D’Angelo had to offer.

Black artists receiving nominations this year include SZA, Clipse, Doechii, and Leon Thomas. The Recording Academy has also confirmed that all nominees in the Best New Artist category will perform during the broadcast. The lineup includes Leon Thomas, whose nomination makes him among the youngest Black artists to appear on the Grammy stage this year.

by Keka Araújo

January 29, 2026

Ex-Deputy Sean Grayson Gets 20-Year Maximum Sentence For Sonya Massey’s Murder

He was looking at 45 years originally.

The former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison, the maximum penalty allowed under a second-degree murder conviction.

Sean Grayson, 31, appeared handcuffed in a Seventh Judicial Circuit courtroom as Judge Ryan Cadagin handed down the sentence. Under Illinois law, Grayson is required to serve 50% of the term, resulting in a 10-year prison sentence once credit for time already served is applied. Following his release, he will undergo two years of mandatory supervised release.

The sentencing marks the conclusion of a case that ignited national outrage and localized protests in the Cabbage Patch neighborhood, where Massey, a 36-year-old Black mother of two, was killed in July 2024.

The hearing was defined by emotional testimony from Massey’s family. Her mother, Donna Massey, faced Grayson directly, echoing her daughter’s final moments by telling the court, “Sean Grayson, I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.” She later expressed gratitude that the judge applied the maximum possible sentence.

Massey’s son, Malachi Hill-Massey, told the court his “soul is ripped” by the loss. At the same time, his sister, Jeanette “Summer” Massey, described the death as a traumatic experience that had fundamentally altered her life.

Grayson, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs, spoke briefly before the sentence was read. He asked the family for forgiveness, stating there were “no words I can say to take back the anger and hurt I caused.”

Grayson was initially charged with first-degree murder by Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser, a conviction that would have carried a minimum of 45 years. However, jurors were provided with a second-degree murder instruction and returned that lesser verdict on Oct. 29 after 12 hours of deliberation.

Despite the lower conviction, Massey’s father, James Wilburn, noted that Grayson remained unrepentant until his courtroom apology. Wilburn added that while he is satisfied with the state’s sentence, he is calling for federal authorities to charge Grayson with civil rights violations.

Attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, who represent the Massey family, called the sentence a step toward accountability.

“Accountability has begun, and we now hope the court will impose a meaningful sentence that reflects the severity of these crimes and the life that was lost,” the attorneys said in a joint statement. “We will continue to fight for Sonya’s family and for reforms that protect everyone from unlawful use of force.”

Outside the courthouse, protesters who braved sub-freezing temperatures erupted in cheers as the news of the 20-year sentence reached the street.

Grayson has remained in custody since his arrest. Before sentencing, Judge Cadagin denied the defense’s motion for a new trial.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

January 29, 2026

Ex-Nigeria Oil Minister, Accused Of Corruption, Lived ‘A Life of Luxury’ In The UK

The trial began Jan. 26 at London’s Southwark Crown Court.

A high-profile trial began Jan. 26 at London’s Southwark Crown Court involving former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, who faces charges of bribery and conspiracy during her 2010–2015 tenure, BBC reports.

Prosecutors allege she enjoyed “a life of luxury in the United Kingdom,” including multimillion-dollar homes, a chauffeur-driven car, private jet travel, and £100,000 in cash, all funded by businessmen seeking contracts with Nigerian state-owned oil and gas companies.

Prosecutors allege that Alison-Madueke, first charged in 2023, received additional perks, including £4.6 million for property refurbishments in London and Buckinghamshire and over £2 million ($2.75 million) on luxury goods at Harrods, courtesy of businessman Kolawole Aluko.

Aluko, head of his company Tenka Limited, also bought a mansion outside London for her family, covering bills, staff salaries, and renovations. Prosecutors say these benefits were given in expectation that Alison-Madueke would use her official influence to favor the givers, though there is no evidence she directly awarded contracts improperly.

Jurors were told that Alison-Madueke, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges, spent part of her time in the U.K., where she was provided with a housekeeper, nanny, gardener, and window cleaner. The salaries and other household expenses were reportedly covered by owners of energy companies holding lucrative contracts with the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

“This case is about bribery in relation to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria during the period 2011 to 2015,” said prosecutor Alexandra Healy KC. “During that time, those who were interested in the award and retention of lucrative oil and gas contracts with the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation or its subsidiaries, the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company and the Pipelines Product Marketing Company, provided significant financial or other advantages to Alison-Madueke.”

Alison-Madueke is on trial alongside oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde, accused of bribing her and the former NNPC managing director, Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, who is not facing trial. Her brother, Doye Agama, charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, is attending via video link for medical reasons. All three have pleaded not guilty in the trial expected to last 12 weeks.

Oil is a major part of Nigeria’s economy, yet the broader population often sees little benefit. During the trial, Healy explained why the case is being heard in the U.K., despite alleged bribery connected to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

“We live in a global society. Bribery and corruption undermine the proper functioning of the global market,” Healy said. “There is an important public interest in ensuring that conduct in our country does not further corruption in another country.”

by Jameelah Mullen

January 29, 2026

Wynton Marsalis To Step Down As Artistic Director At Jazz at Lincoln Center

The end of an era.

Wynton Marsalis, founder of Jazz at Lincoln Center, announced that he is stepping down as artistic director of the organization he founded nearly 40 years ago.

What started as a summer concert series in 1987 started by then then-26-year-old Marsalis grew into a full-scale organization dedicated to performing, educating, and promoting jazz music.

“Our goal was to build an enduring jazz institution that would both entertain and educate by exposing multi-generational audiences to an often-overlooked aspect of American culture. I am proud of the tremendous progress we’ve made,” Marsalis said in a statement on his website. “JALC and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra have always been my main artistic priority as a musician and a citizen. As JALC approaches its 40th anniversary, there couldn’t be a better time for this transition.”

To support the transition, JALC’s board of directors has formed two committees. The first will work with Marsalis to identify candidates as a replacement. The second will oversee the search for JALC’s next executive director.

Greg Scholl, who currently holds the position, will step down in June 2026. The organization plans to fill these roles by spring 2026.

In a career spanning nearly five decades, Marsalis has recorded over 100 jazz and classical albums. The nine-time Grammy winner has collaborated with jazz legends such as Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie. In 1997, he became the first jazz artist to receive the Pulitzer Prize for music. The musician has also received the National Medal of Arts and holds numerous honorary doctorates.

Located in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, JALC has been a stepping stone in the early careers of many notable jazz greats, including Jon Batiste, Samara Joy, and Roy Hargrove.

Jazz At Lincoln Center will dedicate its 2026-27 season to celebrating Marsalis’ career. The organization plans to announce the full season lineup next month.

little rock, business, Black-Owned Businesses

by Jeffrey McKinney

January 29, 2026

6 Tactics Black Businesses Can Apply To Spur Revenue Growth In A Post-DEI World

Black small business have been forced to explore new revenue streams due to cuts in DEI initiatives.

Here’s a breathtaking statistic: Black-owned small businesses are among the firms that have lost $217 million in federal contracts since the DEI rollbacks started around a year ago.

The staggering number is according to a new analysis of federal government data provided to BLACK ENTERPRISE by the online community business platform Orisunn. The figures are from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Business Development 8(a) federal contracting program.

Many Black small businesses are among the largest groups that rely on the program. When the funding flow drops, those firms typically experience large revenue declines. These businesses are now being forced to explore new revenue streams, no longer just relying on Fortune 500 DEI firms for growth as they have for decades.

Further, the $217 million does not include needed aid from areas like SBA loans, corporate supplier diversity programs, state and local contracts, or the private sector.

The fresh focus is being driven largely by anti-DEI attacks by the Trump administration, which has changed how the federal government, federal contractors, and many companies engage in DEI. The DEI bans have cost small businesses megabucks, created uncertainty, and choked their growth.

Orisunn founder and CEO Bek Sunuu said the 8(a) program is the federal government’s main channel for routing contract dollars to disadvantaged and disproportionately Black firms. When the channel is cut, he explained, it can create dire setbacks for Black firms such as fewer new awards with anchor customers, reduced access to credit, and less commercial growth.

“In Trump’s first two months of controlling federal contracting, hundreds of millions of dollars that would have flowed through the 8(a) pipeline did not,” Sunuu said.

Sunuu’s firm helps Black-owned businesses with access to capital, mentorship, and growth opportunities. It also connects Black entrepreneurs with new clients, mentors, and investors in a growing post-DEI world.

Before starting Orisuun in late 2024, Sunnu worked in corporate law and finance for 10 years. He is a former product leader at financial intelligence firm S&P Global. By launching his firm, he shifted his focus to building long-term infrastructure for Black-owned enterprises.

To counter the scale back from DEI, Sunuu offered some tactics Black business owners can pursue:

Target mid-sized businesses that still have budgets, growth incentives, and are not government-influenced or -dependent.
Join regional and national Black chambers of commerce to revitalize them and grow their influence. Also, enter referral programs and discount networks to boost revenue, lower costs, and increase exposure.
Reframe language in your proposal that mentions minority- or Black-owned as that may trigger increased legal scrutiny. Use other options like “local” or “U.S.-based.” For consumer brands, propose the specific customer base you reach.
Focus your efforts on such areas as procurement and community investment. ESG and innovative partnerships when dealing with companies. That will help you shift from referencing DEI, a traditional business infrastructure that is essentially dead.
If your product/service can be adapted to be customer-facing, then seek out and cultivate direct-to-consumer channels and let go of traditional thinking when considering and evaluating potential partners. The bottom line: Black-owned businesses should be doing more business with each other, intentionally. Do more business with other minority-owned firms.
Be mindful that not all companies have rolled back their supplier diversity programs. These corporations still have needs that your business may be able to supply and support. If your business has a product or service that fits their needs, or if you have an existing relationship with the corporation, you should keep pursuing those corporate partnerships.

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by Kandiss Edwards

January 29, 2026

School Counselor Found Dead After Accusations of Messaging A Minor

Court records show Dixon had been placed on administrative leave about two weeks earlier after allegations.

A counselor at Westdale Middle Magnet School, who was accused of inappropriately messaging a minor, was found dead.

Quinton Dixon’s body was found at the abandoned school, formerly Glen Oaks Middle School, hours after an arrest warrant was issued in the case. Police identified the counselor on Jan. 27 inside an unused building on the campus. The Baton Rouge Police Department said investigators believe Dixon died by suicide. The official cause of death remains under investigation pending autopsy results.

The former Glen Oaks Middle School campus, where Dixon was found, has been closed for years and is no longer used for instruction. Neighbors in the area told WBRZ they were shocked by the discovery and by the circumstances surrounding the case. One resident described the situation as “tragic all the way around, something that you really can’t explain about.”

Police said no foul play is suspected and that no other individuals are being sought in connection with Dixon’s death. Authorities declined to release additional details about the scene or the timeline leading up to the discovery.

UPDATE ‼️‼️‼️

According to officials, 44-year-old Quinton Dixon was found dead at the location of the former Glen Oaks Middle School. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation

Quinton Dixon was placed on administrative leave after messaging a minor https://t.co/CkllBWAeAt pic.twitter.com/ZxOAO4RRA4
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) January 28, 2026

Court records show Dixon had been placed on administrative leave about two weeks earlier after allegations were made that he was inappropriately messaging a minor, one of his students, on Instagram. According to reports, the messages were sent between early November 2025 and early January 2026. The communications allegedly included comments about the student’s appearance and offers to give her rides home from school. The arrest warrants charged Dixon with four counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to WBRZ.

Though the investigation was newly underway, a man, who goes by @lionhearted__ on Instagram, has identified himself as the victim’s brother. In a post discussing the crime’s nefarious nature, he expressed hope that justice and “karma” were served.

“These kids need to be protected from Pedophiles like this weak a** ni**a @coachq220. . . . IM BIG BROTHER & I stand on that. My little sister will be dealt with the way a 14-year-old should, but as for this weak ass ni**a hopefully karma deal with him in the worst way. It be the ones you least expect. IDC if this ya friend, uncle, cousin, brother, daddy, we can handle it whatever way you see fit. I’m entertaining it behind the family.”

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System confirmed it was notified of Dixon’s death later that day. In a statement to WBRZ. The district said it was “deeply saddened by the loss of life” and extended condolences to the school community and Dixon’s family. District officials said they could not comment further on the ongoing investigation but emphasized that student safety is a top priority. Investigators said the criminal case related to the allegations will not proceed further due to Dixon’s death.

ICE, immigrants, citizens, video, agents

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

January 29, 2026

Anti-ICE Strike Goes National As Protesters Stage Economic Blackout Across America

The National Shutdown will take place Jan. 30 as all against ICE prepare for the economic blackout.

A general strike against ICE, set for Jan. 30, is gaining momentum as organizers hope to expand the event.

The strike aims for all participants to skip work, school, and shopping in protest of ICE raids taking place across many U.S. cities, especially in Minneapolis. The economic blackout hopes to show opposition toward immigration law enforcement’s activities, some of which have led to the death of two demonstrators.

According to Business Insider, the general strike comes on the heels of Minnesota’s own ICE OUT protest, which took place Jan. 23. As ICE agents’ enforcement activities continue to spread fear across American cities, with the latest death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti causing even more outrage, those against the violence will now band together nationwide.

The movement has even garnered celebrity attention, with some star-studded supporters promoting the protest on their social media accounts. “The Last Of Us” star Pedro Pascal and “Hacks” actress Hannah Einbender have shared the flyer as anti-ICE advocates continue to spread the message.

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The national shutdown’s official website also listed several endorsers of its cause, including various unions, student groups, and social justice organizations dedicated to stopping ICE’s reign in America.

“The people of the Twin Cities have shown the way for the whole country – to stop ICE’s reign of terror, we need to SHUT IT DOWN,” detailed the site. “On Friday, January 30, join a nationwide day of no school, no work, and no shopping.”

The website also asserted that the President’s “racist agenda” will continue to spark violence across communities. Thus, the protest aims to demonstrate a hard stance against this initiative, which it claims jeopardizing people’s lives, regardless of their legal status.

“Every day, ICE, Border Patrol, and other enforcers of Trump’s racist agenda are going into our communities to kidnap our neighbors and sow fear. It is time for us to all stand up together in a nationwide shutdown and say enough is enough,” it continued.

Its inspired protest in Minnesota saw multiple businesses shut down in support of the blackout, using the dip in the U.S. economy to prove their discontent with the Trump administration’s ICE rollout. For those wishing to participate, the National Shutdown has a list of actions across several cities to ensure anyone can take part.