Information technology hasn’t just been one of the most relevant career fields over the past decade. It’s also shown staying power as companies around the world – big and small – have pivoted to technology to do business. With an emphasis worldwide by schools on STEM-related curriculum, IT professionals will …
Read More »‘Good Times’ Star Johnny Brown — ‘Bookman’ — Dies At 84
Comedian, actor, and singer Johnny Brown from the 1970s sitcom Good Times has died at 84. His daughter, Broadway actress Sharon Catherine Brown, shared the news on Friday via an Instagram post. She wrote, “Our family is devastated. Devastated. Devastated. Beyond heartbroken. Barely able to breathe. We respectfully ask for …
Read More »Marian Lee To Replace Netflix CMO Bozoma Saint John
A vet at holding senior executive roles in marketing after her time at Uber and Apple, Bozoma Saint John found her way as chief marketing officer (CMO) of Netflix in 2020. The streaming giant is making a change however, after finding its new CMO in Marian Lee, another well-versed marketer. …
Read More »Meet the Author and Scholar Who Shares the Life and Legacy of Zora Neal Hurston Through Storytelling
When Rae Chesny (The Zora Girl) was asked to prepare a lecture on Langston Hughes for Michigan State University in 2018, she started to see a familiar name throughout most of her research. This piqued her interest to do a deeper dive on a writer she already heard of, Zora …
Read More »Outdoor Afro fosters a relationship between the Black community and nature
After seeing scant Black representation in the outdoor recreations through the media, Rue Mapp grew determined to change the narrative. That determination inspired her to found Outdoor Afro — a network connecting Black people with nature experiences — with a mission to do just that. The Oakland native created a …
Read More »Former Detroit Judge Bounces Back After Launching Skin Care Products Now Available Nationwide
Tiffany Cartwright’s career as an assistant attorney general and an administrative law judge took a turn for the worse in 2012, after being laid-off because of state budget cuts, and then again in 2016. The lay-off forced her to collect unemployment, food stamps, and free medical insurance, ultimately having her …
Read More »See ‘The Beauty of Blackness’ this Women’s History Month
They may not be the warmest months, but February and March aren’t the worst time of the year to be a Black woman, as our incredible histories are celebrated not once, but twice. As Black History Month transitioned to Women’s History Month this week, Sephora delivered its own homage to …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Russian Advance, Pandemic Retreat, Biden Reset
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. 1. Russia intensified its war on Ukraine. Today, Russia gained control of a major nuclear power …
Read More »Settlement approved for low-income NC drivers with suspended licenses
The recent settlement of a class-action lawsuit against the state of North Carolina enables thousands of its low-income drivers to seek restoration of their suspended licenses, which advocates say were revoked unfairly. As reported by The Charlotte Observer, a federal court on Thursday approved the agreement requiring the N.C. Division …
Read More »Olympic Champ And WNBA Star Brittney Griner Held In Russia On Drug Charges Over Vape Cartridges
WNBA center for Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner, was detained by police in Moscow after finding vape cartridges in her luggage. The basketball star is facing drug smuggling charges with a possibility of 10 years in prison for having the cannabis oil pen, according to officials. Per USA Today, Russian Federal …
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