The Budget Roller Coaster
Sixty-four million Americans freelanced in 2023, whether full time or for gig work, according to an Upwork study. That not only represents a new high for that category of work but also a significant percentage: 38% of the American workforce is earning income on a per-job basis. Freelancers often trade in traditional 9-to-5 jobs for […]
Sam Jay became a master of comedy later in life. She explains how on ‘Masters of the Game’
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Sam Jay is the most unlikely new star the comedy world has. She started doing standup at 29, she’s from Boston, she’s a Black lesbian and now she’s a widely beloved master of the craft of standup. […]
The Life of Katt Williams
Katt Williams always knew what he wanted to do and who he wanted to be. He told his parents when he was just 9 years old that he wanted to be a comedian. Born Micah Williams in Cincinnati, Ohio, Williams was raised in Dayton and spent a year in Haiti on a mission trip with […]
Working From Home Used To Be A Dream Job. Now, It’s A Source Of Marital Conflict.
Pre-pandemic, most office workers might have said, like me, that working from home sounded like a dream. Rolling up to your desk to check your morning inbox in pajamas, catching your first meeting on your front porch or eating a hot lunch on your back deck. What’s not to love? But, as in all “grass […]
