Michelle Obama wasn’t always on board with her husband’s presidential campaign
Michelle Obama wasn’t always thrilled about the idea of becoming the First Lady of the United States. In fact, in a recent episode of her podcast “IMO,” she admitted that she was initially against her husband’s decision to campaign for the presidency. However, the former First Lady revealed that her older brother and co-host, Craig […]
Barack Obama: A Legacy of leadership, hope and change
When Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States at the age of 47, the former Illinois senator made history as the nation’s first African-American president and the first one born in a non-continental state. Despite being out of office for eight years, his influence, and the influence of his wife, Michelle Obama, hasn’t wavered. […]
Caleb Wilson, college junior who died after alleged hazing ritual, to be honored with public memorial service and funeral
Family and friends of Caleb Wilson, the 20-year-old Southern University and A&M College student who died after an alleged hazing incident, are preparing to honor him with a funeral and a public memorial. On Friday, March 14, the family of Wilson will host a public memorial service at Southern University and A&M College’s F.G. Clark […]
Senator Angela Alsobrooks explains why Black women did *not* lose the 2024 election
Despite the loss of Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential contest being met with much disappointment from Black women — 92% of whom voted for the former vice president over Donald Trump — her friend and mentee U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks says contrary to what some believe, Black women did not lose the 2024 election. […]
‘Noctourism’ Rises in Popularity as People Seek Nighttime Travel Experiences
When people imagine their ideal vacation, many think of relaxing in bright, plentiful sunshine while lounging on the beach on a warm summer day. But a new travel trend, noctourism, short for “nocturnal tourism,” offers the complete opposite experience: pursuing nighttime adventures, recreational experiences and stellar events that celebrate nature after dark. Travelers can connect […]
How to Seamlessly Shift from a Government Job to the Private Sector
As so many federal employees transition to jobs in the private sector, I can’t help but think of my mother. She was the most dedicated government employee I ever met (and I don’t say that lightly, because I know a lot of pretty incredible ones). She spent the first several years of her career trying […]
3 Strategies to Create a Corporate Culture Gen Z Will Love
In every workplace, it’s mid-level managers who have the most direct and meaningful impact on employees’ day-to-day experience. While executives may set the cultural tone, managers are the ones who bring it to life—or, in some cases, expose disconnects between what’s promised and what’s actually practiced. In my work coaching leaders, I’ve seen time and […]
Two judges in mass firings cases order Trump administration to rehire probationary workers for now
Two federal judges handed down orders requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies Thursday, slowing down for now the president’s dramatic downsizing of the federal government. Both judges separately found legal problems with the way the mass terminations were carried […]
Andrew Schulz was a guest on Club Shay Shay and the social media streets were not happy
Shannon Sharpe’s YouTube platform, “Club Shay Shay,” continues to be a spot for both candid conversations and controversy. After hosting MAGA supporter Amber Rose last week, Sharpe’s guest this week was Andrew Schulz, a comedian who has shared some takes that have drawn the ire of many in the Black community over the past several […]
US wine shops and importers say Trump’s threatened 200% tariff on European wines would kill demand
The United States is suddenly looking less bubbly for European wines. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned 50% tariff on American whiskey. Wine sellers and importers said a tariff of that size would essentially shut down the European wine business […]
