Are Additional Certifications Useful in the Workplace?
The competition for a promotion or an entirely new job is fierce. To level up and stand out from the applicant pack, you might consider obtaining an additional certification. But if taking time away from work is not feasible, or you’ve already attended graduate school, then looking online for training opportunities could be your best […]
EQ vs. IQ: Which Matters More for Your Career & Personal Development?
Achieving success in today’s world requires more than raw intelligence. It demands empathy, effective communication skills and adaptability across personal and professional situations. Understanding the difference between emotional intelligence (EQ) vs. intelligence quotient (IQ) is vital to career and personal growth. EQ and IQ each contribute to your personal and professional outcomes. Developing EQ in […]
Study: Black Women More Likely To Choose In-Clinic Medication Abortion Services
A recent study in JAMA Network Open revealed that Black women are more likely to seek in-clinic medication abortion services than any other race. Telehealth medicine has proven to ease access for underserved communities. Lead author Anna Fiastro, a family medicine research scientist at UW Medicine, wrote, “The further patients are from a brick-and-mortar clinic, the […]
Tristan Thompson Files For Guardianship Of Brother After Death Of Their Mother
Following the unexpected death of his mother in January, NBA free agent Tristan Thompson has been taking care of his 17-year-old brother, Amari. According to reporting from People, Thompson has filed paperwork to gain legal guardianship of his brother. Amari has epilepsy and several other conditions, which require around-the-clock care. Thompson claims in the court […]
Inhuman Error: How Do We Counteract AI Bias?
ChatGPT may be the most influential “person” of 2023. When the artificial intelligence chatbot rolled out at the end of last year, it thrust a conversation that has mostly happened in tech circles for decades into the public eye. Academics panicked at the thought of students submitting papers written entirely by AI, tech companies rushed […]
Georgia Gullah-Geechee Community Fighting To Preserve Land Under Attack By State Officials
Nationwide, members of the Gullah-Geechee community are fighting to preserve their rights to land that has been protected for decades against growing pressure from developers and ever-increasing tax rates. The latest battle is taking place on Sapelo Island off the coast of Georgia. According to NBC News, McIntosh County commissioners have unveiled a proposal to […]
Houston Rockets’ Kevin Porter, Jr. Arrested For Alleged Assault Against Baller Babe In New York City
Houston Rockets Shooting Guard Kevin Porter, Jr. was arrested in New York City on Sept. 11 for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, ABC 7 reported. Porter was taken into custody at NYPD’s 17th precinct and charged with assault and strangulation. According to police reports, Porter returned to the Millennium Hilton Hotel, where he and his girlfriend, former […]
Clearwater Police Department Facing Two Lawsuits After Alleged Racial Profiling Arrest
A Clearwater, Florida, Black man has filed two federal lawsuits against the Clearwater Police Department, accusing the agency of racially profiling him. The Tampa Bay Times reported that three police officers arrested Jacques LaPread in a case of mistaken identity in June 2019. The police officers—Kyle Bingham, Michael Buis, and Henry Giles—had been searching for […]
Future Of Black-Owned Coffee Shop Is Bright Thanks To Rondo Community Land Trust
When Mychael and Stephanie Wright founded Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe in 2000, they were simply following the business advice of Mychael’s brother. Twenty-three years later, Wright’s Cafe is a community landmark in St. Paul, Minnesota, and it seems it’s here to stay. According to Twin Cities Pioneer Press, the cherished coffee shop has been […]
Protected: Unlocking The Power Of Faith Communities To Combat HIV/AIDS In The South
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