WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are both claiming credit for Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Gaza on Wednesday after the White House brought Trump’s Middle East envoy into negotiations that have dragged on for months. Trump wasted no time in asserting he was

Anyone who has been on the job-hunting side of an interview table (or Zoom call) knows the distinct feeling of wondering what the heck the hiring manager wants. What are they thinking? What skills do they really want in the best candidate for this role? In decades past, responses from

At its heart, the movie Wicked is a story about marginalization and allyship. This really isn’t much of a surprise, considering the book was written by a gay man (Gregory Maguire), the musical was written by Winnie Holzman and composed by Stephen Schwartz, both of whom are Jewish, and most

 President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy. Speaking from the Oval Office as he prepares to hand

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre fought back tears as she delivered her goodbyes at the final press briefing of the Biden-Harris administration. On Wednesday, Jean-Pierre announced the very last press briefing before President Joe Biden leaves office on Jan. 20. This marked her 306th White House briefing out of

President-elect Donald Trump is considering signing an executive order on day one of his administration to suspend the upcoming ban on TikTok in the U.S., the Washington Post reported. A law passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden in April 2024 mandates the shutdown of TikTok if its

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