Tesla canceled a last-minute order of 4,000 pies for Black History Month from a Black-owned bakery, leaving the business out of pocket. After the incident gained attention online, Elon Musk pledged to "make things good" with the bakery and subsequently paid $2,000 to cover the costs. The bakery owner had initially received an order for 2,000 pies, which was then doubled to 4,000, but the order was later canceled, leaving the business unable to recoup its expenses. The incident sparked a wave of community support for the bakery.
American support for aiding Ukraine has decreased over the past two years, with 45% of Americans now thinking the U.S. is spending too much money helping Ukraine. Meanwhile, Americans are split on the importance of Black History Month, and the U.S. Supreme Court's disapproval rating has remained high. Additionally, a survey found that Americans tend to make political decisions based on what is best for themselves individually, and a Pew Research Center study revealed that the majority of content on TikTok is posted by a minority of users.
Tesla placed a $16,000 order for 2,000 mini pies from a Black-owned bakery to celebrate Black History Month, then abruptly cancelled it, leaving the small business owner out of pocket and unable to recoup costs. Despite a miscommunication claim from Tesla, the bakery owner expressed her disappointment and highlighted the impact on her business, emphasizing the resilience required as a Black woman entrepreneur.
A Black-owned bakery, The Giving Pies, was left reeling after Tesla placed a large Black History Month pie order and then abruptly canceled it, leaving the bakery with incurred costs and no payment. The owner, Voahangy Rasetarinera, expressed her disappointment and frustration, stating that she had turned down other catering inquiries, purchased supplies, and prepared for a demanding production schedule to meet Tesla's order. Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and the bakery incurred a $2,000 cost due to the cancellation.
WGAL News 8 covers various topics in the Susquehanna Valley and Pennsylvania, including National Cancer Prevention Month, 'Broken Heart Syndrome' explained by a UPMC cardiologist, Millersville University's successful 'One Day Give' event, the role of Black History in Pennsylvania's education system, and new free medical shuttle services for veterans in Franklin County.
Parents in Miami-Dade County were asked to sign permission slips for their children to participate in a Black History Month activity, sparking confusion and concern. The school district clarified that the slips were required due to guest speakers participating in an education-related activity, in compliance with state law. This comes amid Florida's "parental rights" laws, including the "Stop WOKE Act," which has led to challenges in teaching about race and racism in schools. While the district emphasizes its support for teaching African American history, parents and officials are questioning the interpretation and implementation of the new rules, with some expressing concerns about the impact on students' education.
Halo Infinite's latest content update, Operation: Spirit of Fire, brings the iconic Mark IV Armor Core and new map Illusion, along with multi-use shoulder functionality and Covenant object palette for Forge mode. The new Waypoint Chronicle, "Hippocratica," is released, and players can celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year with special in-game rewards. The third year of Halo Infinite esports kicks off with the HCS Open Series and HCS Major Arlington 2024. Season Two of the Halo television series premieres, and Silver Team is deployed into Halo Infinite. The Community Update also features new content, including the Omega Team bundle in the Shop and upcoming novel "Halo: Epitaph" by Kelly Gay.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce dismisses claims that he created the fade, calling it "absolutely ridiculous" and criticizing The New York Times for wrongly crediting him with the hairstyle at the start of Black History Month. The Times faced backlash for whitewashing the style's origins in Black culture, with critics like Shannon Sharpe and Jemele Hill calling out the lack of cultural competency. Kelce emphasized that he didn't invent the fade and urged for proper credit to be given where it's due, while also making light of the situation.
Target will no longer sell a civil rights activity kit that misidentified prominent Black leaders after a high school U.S. history teacher's viral TikTok video. The kit by Bendon Publishing mixed up the names of Carter G. Woodson, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Booker T. Washington. The misidentification comes amid a culture war over discussing race and racism. The kit included magnets of notable civil rights leaders and was available ahead of Black History Month. The misidentification prompted outrage online, leading to Target pulling the product from its shelves.
Ayo Edebiri made her debut as host of Saturday Night Live, joking about her past as an aspiring SNL writer and her Boston roots, while also addressing past comments critical of Jennifer Lopez. She described show prep for her role in The Bear and poked fun at her upbringing. Edebiri also alluded to her previous remarks about Lopez, emphasizing the need for more thoughtful online behavior.
Target has removed an educational magnet collection from its stores after a high school history teacher pointed out that it misidentified three Black leaders. The "Civil Rights Magnetic Learning Activity" contained magnets and informational cards featuring illustrations of Black leaders and slogans from the civil rights movement, with several historical inaccuracies. Target stated that it would no longer sell the kit and has informed the product's publisher of the errors.
A new "Peanuts" TV special, "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin," set to premiere on Feb. 16 on Apple TV Plus, will focus on the origin story of the first Black "Peanuts" character, Franklin. The special, co-written by Robb Armstrong, Charles M. Schulz's son and grandson, and Cornelius Uliano, features Franklin in a better seat at the dinner table, addressing the controversy surrounding his isolated seat in a previous "Peanuts" special. Fans have praised the reimagined version as a win, especially during Black History Month, and noted how it symbolically honors the character who effectively integrated "Peanuts" during a time of racial segregation.
Target has removed a book from its Black History Month collection after a high school history teacher discovered that it mislabeled three prominent Civil Rights icons. The "Civil Rights Magnetic Learning Kit" incorrectly identified W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, and Carter G. Woodson. Target has stated that it will no longer sell the product and has informed the publisher of the errors. The month of February marks Black History Month, a tradition aimed at honoring the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans.
Target is pulling a Black History Month product from its shelves after it was discovered that the product misidentified civil rights leaders W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, and Carter G. Woodson. A TikTok video pointed out the mistake, prompting Target to remove the item from stores and inform the publisher of the errors. The retailer acknowledged the blunder and stated that the product will no longer be sold in stores or online.
Target has removed a Black History Month product, the 'Civil Rights Magnetic Learning Activity', from its shelves after it incorrectly identified W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, and Carter G. Woodson. The errors were brought to light by a U.S. history teacher on TikTok, prompting Target to take action and ensure the publisher is aware of the mistakes.
