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More companies are seeing the benefits of video-based job applications, whether it’s a one-way recording or a live digital panel for the interview. According to research from LinkedIn, 79% of hiring managers believe that video introductions have become more important when vetting applications, so being comfortable on camera is now
PETIT-GOÂVE, Haiti (AP) — Many in Petit-Goâve were asleep when La Digue river began to rise after midnight. By the time residents in the southern coastal town realized what was happening, it was too late. The river had burst its banks and swept away children, cars and homes as the
NEW YORK (AP) — Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party’s policies, its message or President Donald Trump’s leadership. Trump says Democrats and the media are misleading voters who are concerned about high costs and the economy.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning in New York City. The New York Post first reported that Boyd, 29, was shot outside a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan after 2 a.m. Police and team officials confirmed that he was taken to
India Arie stepped onto Threads yesterday to educate users on the natural hair movement for Black women. “there LITERALLY IS no curl specialist job with out the path we laid for you,” she said. Threads erupted into a heated debate yesterday after former First Lady Michelle Obama commented on Black
In a recent interview, President Donald Trump defended H-1B visas and international students, but made a grand claim about historically Black colleges and universities when doing so. According to the president, international students from China keep HBCUs afloat. “We do have a lot of people coming in from China,” President
by Mary Spiller November 16, 2025 Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration ends race- and gender-based contracting goals amid federal scrutiny, sparking backlash from city leaders and minority-owned businesses. Philadelphia officials are dismantling long-established diversity, equity and inclusion benchmarks for city contracts, a dramatic policy shift that arrives as the Trump administration
by Kandiss Edwards November 16, 2025 Paris Jackson argued that estate transactions need greater transparency. Paris Jackson suffered a setback in her legal battle against the Michael Jackson estate. On Nov. 10, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge rejected portions of Paris Jackson’s petition to gain a larger role
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 16, 2025 The Curry 13, which will be released in February 2026, will be the last product under the partnership. The partnership between sneaker brand Under Armour (UA) and NBA champion Stephen Curry has officially come to an end after more than a decade. The
by Jameelah Mullen November 16, 2025 In 2022, the healthcare venture capital firm secured $55 million to invest exclusively in Black-founded healthcare companies. Jumpstart Health Investors, America’s first Black healthcare venture capital firm, continues to succeed despite anti-DEI initiatives that pressured it to cease exclusively supporting Black-owned businesses. Founded in
More companies are seeing the benefits of video-based job applications, whether it’s a one-way recording or a live digital panel for the interview. According to research from LinkedIn, 79% of hiring managers believe that video introductions have become more important when vetting applications, so being comfortable on camera is now
PETIT-GOÂVE, Haiti (AP) — Many in Petit-Goâve were asleep when La Digue river began to rise after midnight. By the time residents in the southern coastal town realized what was happening, it was too late. The river had burst its banks and swept away children, cars and homes as the
NEW YORK (AP) — Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the party’s policies, its message or President Donald Trump’s leadership. Trump says Democrats and the media are misleading voters who are concerned about high costs and the economy.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical condition after being shot early Sunday morning in New York City. The New York Post first reported that Boyd, 29, was shot outside a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan after 2 a.m. Police and team officials confirmed that he was taken to
India Arie stepped onto Threads yesterday to educate users on the natural hair movement for Black women. “there LITERALLY IS no curl specialist job with out the path we laid for you,” she said. Threads erupted into a heated debate yesterday after former First Lady Michelle Obama commented on Black
In a recent interview, President Donald Trump defended H-1B visas and international students, but made a grand claim about historically Black colleges and universities when doing so. According to the president, international students from China keep HBCUs afloat. “We do have a lot of people coming in from China,” President
by Mary Spiller November 16, 2025 Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration ends race- and gender-based contracting goals amid federal scrutiny, sparking backlash from city leaders and minority-owned businesses. Philadelphia officials are dismantling long-established diversity, equity and inclusion benchmarks for city contracts, a dramatic policy shift that arrives as the Trump administration
by Kandiss Edwards November 16, 2025 Paris Jackson argued that estate transactions need greater transparency. Paris Jackson suffered a setback in her legal battle against the Michael Jackson estate. On Nov. 10, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge rejected portions of Paris Jackson’s petition to gain a larger role
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 16, 2025 The Curry 13, which will be released in February 2026, will be the last product under the partnership. The partnership between sneaker brand Under Armour (UA) and NBA champion Stephen Curry has officially come to an end after more than a decade. The
by Jameelah Mullen November 16, 2025 In 2022, the healthcare venture capital firm secured $55 million to invest exclusively in Black-founded healthcare companies. Jumpstart Health Investors, America’s first Black healthcare venture capital firm, continues to succeed despite anti-DEI initiatives that pressured it to cease exclusively supporting Black-owned businesses. Founded in