As a young teacher trying to balance having my first of five babies with breastfeeding, pumping, grading papers and navigating work responsibilities (all while inspiring the kids of the future, of course), I had an incident.  I had just 20 minutes to pump breast milk on my “break” (read: my

Personal development fosters individual growth while enhancing skills and self-awareness. It can facilitate adaptability to life’s changes, maximize your potential and contribute to fulfilling your personal and professional aspirations. The result can lead to a more enriched and purposeful life. But maximizing your potential requires a sound and strategic approach,

A study at Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center found Black women with cancer face increased barriers to genetic testing. The researchers interviewed 20 Black and 30 white women at high risk of breast cancer to better understand racial differences in decision-making. “In order to determine if a genetic variant

During a traffic stop, a sheriff’s deputy in Georgia allegedly fatally shot a Black man who had spent 16 years behind bars on a wrongful conviction. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), who is reviewing the shooting, the victim was identified as Leonard Allen Cure. On Oct. 16,

*Originally Reported By Blacknews Harold Brown, a 60-year-old barber from New York City, proudly claims the title of “the best one-armed barber in the world.” With only his right arm skillfully working on the razor, he continues to prove himself as a teacher at the American Barber Institute. Born with

“Expansion” is the word of the day for entrepreneur James Lindsay, CEO of Rap Snacks. Lindsay just announced that he is entering the world of transportation with his latest venture: Rap Snacks Trucking, a full-fledged transportation management company. He recently unveiled the official incorporation of the company’s logistics and shipping

The rapid advance of generative artificial intelligence in the manufacturing industry could potentially affect blue-collar and physical labor jobs. A Goldman Sachs analysis earlier this year found that a new wave of AI systems could “expose 300 million full-time jobs to automation.” A major concern for the potential displacement of

The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, is honoring three outstanding civil and human rights leaders — Dr. Clayborne Carson, activist Stacey Abrams, and human rights leader Kerry Kennedy — during its 32nd Freedom Award ceremony. The Freedom Award is an annual event hosted by

*Originally Reported By Blacknews Nationwide — Conversations centering on social class belong in any organization’s DEI initiatives, according to inclusion consultant Christopher “CJ” Gross. “In terms of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, if we believe that our primary challenges only pertain to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, generation, and religion —

A new lawsuit reveals that Mobb Deep may be in deep trouble. The rap duo have been named in a lawsuit from hardcore punk band Sick of It All for using their logo without their consent, Hypebeast reports. The copyright infringement lawsuit, which also names the clothing line Supreme and