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Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

President Donald Trump‘s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House Office of Management and

Kayla Nicole and Brandon Marshall lead Revolt’s new sports vertical

A new Black-owned sports vertical has hit the digital streets. This week, Revolt launched “Revolt Sports,” a platform designed to showcase the intersection of sports and culture through insightful storytelling and discussions.   “Sports have always been synonymous with our culture, shaping our communities and reflecting some of the stories that

Advocating for the Spotlight

Captivating audiences with her regal voice and remarkable performances, Mandy Gonzalez stands out in the Broadway theater scene. She shares her beginnings in the entertainment industry as well as how she built a thriving social media community.  Braving the first step The Hamilton star was born to Jewish and Latin

Plus-size rapper sues after Lyft driver denied her a ride due to weight

A plus-size woman from Detroit is suing Lyft for discrimination. Dajua Blanding, known on social media as Dank Demoss, is pursuing legal action against the rideshare company after a driver allegedly refused to let her into the car because of her weight. As a content creator and rapper, Blanding naturally

Learning To Feel: Marc Brackett’s Approach to Emotional Intelligence for Kids

Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is a professor at the Child Study Center at Yale University and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). The YCEI conducts research on the science of emotions and emotional intelligence and develops ways to teach these skills to children and adults. Since

Trump order aims to end federal support for gender transitions for those under 19

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal support for gender transitions for people under age 19, his latest move to roll back protections for transgender people across the country. “It is the policy of the United States that it will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the

Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

President Donald Trump‘s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House Office of Management and

Kayla Nicole and Brandon Marshall lead Revolt’s new sports vertical

A new Black-owned sports vertical has hit the digital streets. This week, Revolt launched “Revolt Sports,” a platform designed to showcase the intersection of sports and culture through insightful storytelling and discussions.   “Sports have always been synonymous with our culture, shaping our communities and reflecting some of the stories that

Advocating for the Spotlight

Captivating audiences with her regal voice and remarkable performances, Mandy Gonzalez stands out in the Broadway theater scene. She shares her beginnings in the entertainment industry as well as how she built a thriving social media community.  Braving the first step The Hamilton star was born to Jewish and Latin

Plus-size rapper sues after Lyft driver denied her a ride due to weight

A plus-size woman from Detroit is suing Lyft for discrimination. Dajua Blanding, known on social media as Dank Demoss, is pursuing legal action against the rideshare company after a driver allegedly refused to let her into the car because of her weight. As a content creator and rapper, Blanding naturally

Learning To Feel: Marc Brackett’s Approach to Emotional Intelligence for Kids

Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is a professor at the Child Study Center at Yale University and the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). The YCEI conducts research on the science of emotions and emotional intelligence and develops ways to teach these skills to children and adults. Since

Trump order aims to end federal support for gender transitions for those under 19

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal support for gender transitions for people under age 19, his latest move to roll back protections for transgender people across the country. “It is the policy of the United States that it will not fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the