James Baldwin: Literary icon and voice for civil rights and social justice
Key takeaways In Baldwin’s exploration of race and identity, he went beyond politics to examine racism’s psychological and spiritual effects on both the oppressor and the oppressed. He wrote about sexuality and love with an honesty uncommon for his time, especially in his portrayal of same-sex relationships. The author believed an artist’s role is inherently […]
Zendaya: From Disney Star to Hollywood trailblazer and cultural icon
In 2022, Time named Zendaya one of the 100 most influential people in the world, an honor that celebrated her evolution from Disney star to record-breaking Emmy winner to advocate for diversity and inclusion. Known for breaking boundaries in pop culture, this young Black icon continues to inspire her global fanbase and forge new ground […]
Nick Cannon reveals narcissistic personality disorder diagnosis: ‘I kind of always knew’
Nick Cannon is embracing a new mental health diagnosis. In an interview with People magazine, the 44-year-old entertainer, entrepreneur and father of 12, who already identified as neurodivergent, explained that he’d recently been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. “I still don’t understand it all the way, but I kind of always wanted to get tested […]
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and more to perform during Super Bowl pregame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are slated to perform “America the Beautiful.” The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL’s championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap […]
It’s almost time for Spotify Wrapped. When can you expect your 2024 recap?
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s almost that time of year: Spotify is gearing up to release its annual Wrapped, personalized recaps of users’ listening habits and year in audio. Spotify has been giving its listeners breakdowns of their data since 2016. And each year, it’s become a bigger production — and internet sensation. Spotify said its 2023 Wrapped was […]
Trump’s first-term tariffs did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. The data show they never fully delivered on his promised factory jobs. Nor did they provoke the avalanche of inflation […]
How to make the most of Black Friday 2024
November 29 is Black Friday, and it might hit differently this year. It isn’t just Black Friday, either; Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, Cyber Monday on Dec. 2, and Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 are also coming up. With many companies, including big-box stores and major online retailers, staring down the barrel at the […]
Giving Tuesday Is Around the Corner—Does Your Nonprofit Have What It Needs to Reach Its Fundraising Goals?
Giving Tuesday is coming up, and it’s time for nonprofits to start reaching out to request donations. But after a strenuous election season during which donors have been giving left and right, are people ready to respond to more solicitations? And what can nonprofits do to make sure they meet their income needs for the […]
