How to Build A Personal Brand to Boost Visibility, Opportunity & Growth
Branding. It’s a term we hear consistently in the context of both product and company identity. But, what is personal branding? In the same vein, personal branding is the strategic process of defining your unique value proposition and managing the outward expression of your professional self. It extends well beyond an elevator pitch or a […]
‘So dangerous’: Senator Angela Alsobrooks scolds RFK Jr. on claims about vaccines and Black people
Maryland Senator Angela Alsobrooks‘ questioning of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Donald Trump‘s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has gone viral online after the Democrat confronted him on his past statements about vaccines and Black Americans. “We should not be giving Black people the same vaccine schedule that’s given […]
60 Quotes On Disappointment to Change Your Perspective & Lift Your Spirits
Disappointment is one of those emotions that can quickly spiral out of control. Whether it’s getting passed over for a promotion or feeling underappreciated at home, we all encounter difficult situations on a daily basis—many of which can lead us to question our abilities in the workplace or even our self-worth. Yet we don’t have […]
Mission: Possible
You probably know TV personality Robert Irvine from his appearances on hundreds of episodes of the Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible, in which he swoops in to help failing restaurants turn their business around in 48 hours. Or maybe you’ve seen Dinner: Impossible, where he must serve dinner under a set of potentially catastrophic conditions—say, creating […]
Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
Civil rights activists gathered outside the headquarters of Target Corp. on Thursday to call for a national boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Target announced last Friday that it would join competitor Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back their DEI initiatives, which have come […]
What Do I Do With My Old Tech?
The landfill is nothing but a giant pile of things no one wants or uses—but that certainly doesn’t mean we need to add to it. The EPA reports that the biggest contributor to landfill waste is food, which accounts for nearly 24% of all landfilled and combusted municipal waste. However, bruised or imperfect fruits and […]
A Black Woman Conducted a Catfishing Experiment as a White Woman on LinkedIn—and Yes, Race Mattered
After months spent hunting for a new job, Aliyah Jones still had a pretty good sense of humor about the job market. She often posted about her experience on social media, using a mix of relatable memes and wit to bond with others who were slogging through endless applications. However, while most responses were positive, […]
‘You’re going home,’ police tell Ahmaud Arbery’s killer in video shown to jury
A jury watched video Wednesday of a police investigator telling the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery that he wasn’t being arrested soon after he, along with his father and a neighbor, chased and killed the Black man after spotting him running in their neighborhood. “You’re going home today,” Glynn County police investigator Roderic Nohilly told Travis […]
Super Bowl Commercials Prove Advertising is the Ultimate End Game
Mark your calendars: Feb. 9 brings the Super Bowl showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Fox Sports’ coverage will be shot with Sony’s next-gen full-frame cinema cameras, instant-replay technology from Hawk-Eye Innovations and high-speed Sky Cams, placing you at the center of every game-winning touchdown. […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled victim over a balcony, prosecutors say as they add details to case
Prosecutors added details to their indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Thursday, saying the hip-hop star scheduled for a May trial is accused of sex trafficking at least three women and of once dangling someone off a hotel balcony during a two-decade racketeering conspiracy. The refreshed indictment was filed in Manhattan federal court. A request for comment […]
