Allyson Felix launches new women-focused sports management firm
Allyson Felix is combining her passion for sports and women’s rights in her latest business venture. This week, the Olympic legend teamed up with her brother and longtime business partner Wes Felix and sports executive Cosette Chaput to launch Always Alpha. With a mission to change dated talented management models, Always Alpha is a sports […]
Why Michael Jordan is suing NASCAR
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is currently battling the largest spectator sports league in America, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR. Jordan’s racing team, 23XI, along with another racing team, Front Row Motorsports, are suing the organization for what they feel are “anti-competitive” new terms. Looking to diversify his sports […]
San Francisco’s first Black female mayor is in a pricey battle for a second term
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When London Breed was elected as San Francisco’s first Black woman mayor, it was a pinch-me moment for a poor girl from public housing whose ascension showed that no dream was impossible in the progressive, compassionate and equitable city. But the honeymoon was short-lived as a COVID-19 pandemic shuttered stores and tech workers retreated to […]
Bobby Brown pays tribute to former mother-in-law Cissy Houston
Bobby Brown is paying tribute to his late former mother-in-law, Cissy Houston. On Monday, October 7, Whitney Houston’s mother, a musical icon in her right, died at 91. In light of the news, the New Edition star and his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, shared their condolences, per People magazine. “Sending love and blessings to the Houston […]
In Charge But In Over Your Head: The “Accidental” Executive
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 4, Episode 10: 10 questions that I have now that ‘Ghost’ is ‘over’
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. “Power Book II: Ghost” has reached its conclusion. Kinda. I’m not even sure if the writers know that the show is over honestly. By the time the curtain fell on the final seconds of […]
How to Nail the Follow-Up With a Hiring Manager
I’ve been there. I applied for the job, nailed the interview and aced the written test that followed. After carefully crafting a thank-you note to the hiring manager, expressing my gratitude for their time and consideration, I felt confident that I had made a good impression. Then came the waiting game. Did I get the […]
7 Ways to Ace Your Performance Review
If you’re like most of us, you dread annual performance reviews. You feel like the entire process is out of your control—and, of course, no one likes to be criticized. However, with careful planning and strategizing, your annual performance review can be an excellent opportunity to improve your job satisfaction and learn what you need […]
