Dear Black women, it’s Black Girl Day Off, so find your rest
October 11 is National Black Girl Day Off, and as I sit at my desk writing to you, I can’t help but chuckle at the irony, because do Black women ever really get a day off? One of the harsh realities of stumbling into the trenches of womanhood — or adulthood in general — is the […]
Watch: Biden explains why he wants to eliminate every lead pipe in America
“It is important that we focus on things that change people’s lives,” said President Joe Biden while in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week as he focused on the effects of lead pipes in the nation’s antiquated infrastructure system. Lead pipe remediation was a campaign promise that took three years to implement as the U.S. Environmental Protection […]
Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born via cesarean section on Sept. 29, 2023. The brothers — who shared part of their sternum, diaphragm, abdominal wall and liver — weighed a combined […]
Trump catches heat after insulting Detroit during speech — in Detroit
They say ignorance is bliss, and it seemed as if former President Donald Trump forgot where he was on Thursday when he indirectly insulted the city of Detroit while giving a speech at the Detroit Economic Forum. “The whole country will be like … you want to know the truth? It’ll be like Detroit,” Trump […]
How to Ask For A Raise: Essential Strategies And Tips
A recent study conducted by Payscale found that only 37% of employees have ever asked for a raise. The main reason? Fear of rejection or discomfort with discussing money. When feelings like these cloud our sense of self-worth, we might undervalue what we earn. But asking for a raise is less about getting money and […]
Should You Buy Gold and Platinum Bars From Costco?
Amid the unstable economic climate, Costco has diversified its product lineup, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase gold and platinum bars in addition to groceries and household items. And if the latest estimated sales figures are an accurate predictor, it seems the demand for these precious metals could soar even higher in the coming weeks. […]
Navigating a Breakup: Why Do We Jump to Label Our Ex as Having a Personality Disorder?
A friend in the throes of a terrible breakup texted me a link from the Mayo Clinic. The topic? Borderline personality disorder. “He had all the signs,” she wrote, referring to her ex. “That’s why it was so hard to be in a relationship with him.” According to Mayo, people with borderline experience unstable, intense […]
