Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, Alice Tan Ridley, dies at age 72
Alice Tan Ridley, a famed New York subway singer and mother of Gabourey Sidibe, has died. According to an obituary, Ridley died on March 25 in New York City at the age of 72. The Georgia native moved to the Big Apple in the early 1970s and lived quite the life, which included not only […]
The Art of Disappearing: How Strategic Absences Can Make You More Successful
For years, Justin Wheeler, the CEO of Funraise (a platform for nonprofit fundraising), believed that running a company meant being always on. If he wasn’t responding to emails, attending meetings, or checking social media was he really leading? Visibility meant control. Presence meant influence. The idea of stepping back felt not just impractical, but dangerous. […]
Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John and ‘Minecraft’ enter National Recording Registry
Albums from Elton John, Miles Davis, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton” are entering America’s audio canon, along with singles from Helen Reddy and Celine Dion and the music of “Minecraft.” New inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Davis’ groundbreaking 1970 merger of jazz and rock “Bitches Brew,” John’s loaded-with-hits “Goodbye Yellow Brick […]
Lawsuit alleging environmental racism in Louisiana parish allowed to proceed, federal court says
A civil rights lawsuit alleging a south Louisiana parish engaged in racist land-use policies by placing polluting industries in majority-Black communities can move forward, a federal appellate court says. On Thursday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled that a trio of faith-based community groups could proceed with a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in the […]
Inspirational Quotes by Extraordinary Women to Inspire Your Success
Many extraordinary women have given us words of wisdom—both yesterday and today. Their insights can inspire us, motivate us and encourage us to be better versions of ourselves. Their statements continue to hold power and influence by inspiring us through challenging times, uplifting experiences and everyday moments. Whether it’s quotes from women leaders, women entrepreneurs, […]
New Cinnabon Store Taps Gen Z’s Obsession With ‘Little Treats’ and Instagrammable Dessert
It’s 20, 30, maybe 40 years ago, and you walk through a mall. What do you smell? There’s really only one answer— Cinnabon. That sticky sweet awesomeness was a nostalgic aromatic mainstay in many of our youths, associated with a gooey treat while we strolled the mall with our friends or family. But what happens […]
