A sabbatical, which means a break from regular duties, is becoming increasingly recognized for its profound benefits in workplaces. In the United States, the concept is mostly associated with academia, but its relevance has surged in recent times as burnout, mental health and the need for work-life balance dominate workplace

“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” was everyone’s favorite show in the ’90s. The hit sitcom put the legendary rapper and actor Will Smith on the map, along with Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali, the late James Avery, and many more. However, a few people were skeptical when Smith announced that the

As we continue to learn more about COVID-19 and how it manifests, it’s becoming clearer how the viral infection impacts people differently based on age during and long after. Children aren’t just more vulnerable; certain versions of the infection, like long-haul COVID — when symptoms of COVID-19 linger for up

CHICAGO (AP) — Leaders of an “Uncommitted” movement, which garnered hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, have been negotiating for weeks to secure a speaking slot for a Palestinian American at the Democratic National Convention this week. The negotiations

NEW YORK (AP) — Forward Through Ferguson has made its mark on its community and the St. Louis region by focusing on justice and education, racial equity and policing reform. The Missouri nonprofit was founded in 2015 to enact the societal changes outlined in the Ferguson Commission report to address

WASHINGTON (AP) — The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harris‘ name — featuring none other than the candidate’s great nieces. The actress Kerry Washington introduced the girls by saying “it’s come to my attention that there are some folks who struggle —

GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday. The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court blocked an agreement that would spare the life of a man on death row. Instead, Marcellus Williams must now proceed with a hearing on his innocence claim, with a little over a month to go before his scheduled execution. The ruling late

CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris summoned Americans on Thursday to reject political division and instead chart what she called a “new way forward,” as she accepted her party’s nomination while blending biography with warnings about electing Donald Trump again to the White House. Taking the stage to a thunderous standing

For Black women delegates who cast their ballots for Vice President Kamala Harris at this year’s Democratic National Convention, her historic presidential nomination hits differently.  In less than 10 years, the party has nominated its second female presidential nominee and only its second Black candidate in less than 20 years.