This week marks the release of A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics, the highly anticipated new book by MSNBC political analyst Juanita Tolliver. In an exclusive conversation with TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford, Tolliver shared the inspirations behind her work, diving into the intersection

Meta is cutting approximately 5% of its workforce, impacting over 3,000 employees, as part of a strategic shift toward focusing on artificial intelligence and smart technology. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this week in an internal memo to employees that the company will “move out low-performers” and incessantly focus on growth. 

In today’s digital world, social media has evolved beyond personal sharing; it’s become a powerful tool for career development. And with 74 percent of hiring managers admitting to screening candidates’ social media accounts, managing your online presence is more important than ever.  Whether you’re starting out or looking to advance,

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the first historically Black sorority, has been a beacon of excellence and service since its founding on January 15, 1908, at Howard University. With over a century of impact, AKA boasts a remarkable roster of members who have excelled in diverse fields. Here are 17

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The DISC assessment is a popular and powerful behavioral profiling tool designed to improve workplace relationships and communication. Among the four personality types identified in the DISC model—Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S) and Conscientiousness (C)—the dominant personality stands out for its decisive, results-oriented nature. Understanding how to effectively communicate

Could you get a raise next year—even if your employer doesn’t give you one? Maybe. If you’re on track to earn the same amount in 2025, you may see more in your paycheck thanks to adjustments to your taxes. In October 2024, the IRS released its tax law adjustments for

Chatting with David Paul Kirkpatrick is similar to being captivated by a bingeable Netflix series. It doesn’t matter if you’re sipping cappuccino across from him in a café or perched in a tiny virtual Zoom square, the entertainment value is always bubbling under the surface, waiting for an opportunity to

Tensions erupted on Capitol Hill during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on Tuesday, leaving Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett fending off a verbal attack. The scene started when Democrats and Republicans clashed over a GOP move to create a subcommittee that would complement President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to create

Keke Palmer enjoys being known for a lot of things, but not her relationship. In a recent interview with The Cut, the multihyphenate star opened up about her breakup and the viral moment with ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson that took over the internet.  In 2024, Palmer’s relationship became the center of