Maya Angelou memoir, book about Trayvon Martin among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge
Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou’s famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library this week after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office ordered the school to get rid of ones that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. […]
Thinking Differently About Bereavement Leave
Losing a family member or friend is an emotionally overwhelming experience that requires time to grieve, reflect and manage necessary arrangements. For employees, it also means navigating the challenge of stepping away from work. While many companies have bereavement policies, these policies aren’t always comprehensive or flexible enough to meet the diverse needs of grieving […]
The richest Black people in the world right now according to Forbes’ annual billionaire list
Oprah Winfrey, Jay-Z, Rihanna, and LeBron James are not only some of the most famous people in the world but also some of the wealthiest. Forbes’ annual billionaire list just dropped, and out of 3,028 people, 23 different Black people with a combined worth of $96 billion made the cut. Of the 23 richest Black […]
‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump and Musk are planned across the US
Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to rally across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations have been planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and fair-elections activists. The protests are […]
80 Respect Quotes to Show Regard For Yourself & Others
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Aretha Franklin boldly told us all what it meant to her in her hit song. Yet, the ideal extends well beyond a catchy tune and one artist’s interpretation. The word respect has many different meanings and applications. You can possess self-respect, show others respect and expect the same in return. You can also have […]
50 Motivational April Quotes to Celebrate Springtime
They say that April showers bring May flowers. The catchy phrase (or at least an original version of it) has been attributed to a 16th-century poet named Thomas Tusser, though it has since graduated to become a famous English proverb. The quote, of course, speaks to April’s customarily rainy weather, which we must endure to […]
37 Adaptability Quotes to Help Us Be Flexible In Life
Adaptability. It’s a word you likely heard for the very first time in a middle school science class as the theories of Charles Darwin were introduced. Simply put, it’s the ability to adjust to a changing environment. Darwin applied the idea to various organisms and how they must adapt to environmental challenges to survive. But, […]
40 Thankful Quotes to Inspire Appreciation & Contentment
No matter what challenges we face, life always gives us reasons to be grateful. One of the most important parts of creating a joyful and productive life is deeply feeling and expressing our genuine appreciation. When we practice this, it can be a powerful, healing and empowering experience. With that in mind, when was the […]
Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs
Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher gear Friday. The S&P 500 lost 6% after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs announced earlier this week. The move increased the stakes in a trade war that could end with a recession that hurts everyone. Not even a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market, which is usually the […]
