Trump issues pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol
Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, one of his first acts after being sworn in as the country’s 47th president on Monday. The pardons fulfilled Trump’s promise to release supporters who tried to help him overturn his election defeat four years ago. “These are the hostages,” […]
Elon Musk draws outrage with accused Hitler salute at Trump inauguration event
Elon Musk, the billionaire friend and incoming White House advisor to President Donald Trump, drew immediate public outrage during a Trump inaugural celebration event. After delivering remarks at the inaugural “parade” Monday afternoon, Musk appeared to deliver the Nazi salute to at least 20,000 Trump supporters inside the Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C. The […]
Trump sends message to Black America, vows to make MLK’s dream a ‘reality’ despite anti-DEI orders
During his inaugural speech following his swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, President Donald Trump sent a direct message to Black and Latino Americans and vowed to make Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream “a reality.” “To the Black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of […]
Just minutes before he leaves office, Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned his siblings and their spouses, saying his family had been “subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me — the worst kind of partisan politics.” “Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end,” he said. He issued a slew of […]
Civil rights leaders won’t let Trump inauguration overshadow Dr. King’s true dream of racial justice
As Donald Trump takes the oath of office and is sworn in for a second time as president of the United States, the nation is also observing the federal holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s contributions to the nation and the world. The civil rights leader transformed America’s consciousness and was an architect […]
Biden urges Americans to ‘keep the faith’ as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina
Joe Biden spent his final full day as president Sunday in South Carolina, urging Americans to “keep the faith in a better day to come” and reflecting on the influence of both the civil rights movement and the state itself in his political trajectory. On the eve of Monday’s inauguration of Republican President-elect Donald Trump, Biden delivered a final […]
Jacqueline Woodson on the dichotomy of today and MLK Day: ‘Nothing we’re living in is new’
Today is both the day set aside to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. You can cut the tension with a knife. There’s so much going on right now, from the inauguration to Nelly performing at the inauguration to the slashing of DEI at major corporations […]
Biden pardons Rep. Bennie Thompson, Dr. Anthony Fauci and others to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. The decision by Biden comes after Donald […]
Discovering Positive Intelligence and How It Helps With Mental Fitness
Can a few minutes a day truly transform your mindset? I didn’t think it was possible—but I was wrong. Most of us have heard about emotional intelligence and the rising importance employers are placing on this factor in hiring decisions. But have you heard about positive intelligence (PQ)? I hadn’t either until a coach friend […]
Equine-Assisted Learning Workshops Teach Leaders How to Tap Into Critical Emotional Intelligence Skills
On paper, the multiple car dealerships Michelle Singer manages in Queens, New York, were incredibly successful. Financially, the organization was exceeding its goals. But eight years ago, day-to-day operations told a different story. “We were just lacking in interpersonal skills and also lacking in cooperation. Silo behavior was really, really strong,” Singer says, adding that […]
