In an interview with CBS This Morning, Venus Williams explained that it was her first Grand Slam win at the age of 16 that gave her a “rude awakening” into the pay gap between men and women in America. “I don’t want any other young women to have to face …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: America’s Watch-and-Wait COVID Strategy Is Getting Its First Test
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. Mark Peterson / Redux The United States is in a pandemic lull. But it may not …
Read More »Phoenix PD Honors Heroic Citizen Who Saved Teenage Girl From Assault
The Phoenix Police Department saluted a man for his prompt action to save a teenager from a violent assault in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, last month. As reported by FOX 10 Phoenix, on Feb. 1, a teenage girl waiting for her boyfriend was approached by a man who began to attack …
Read More »Teddy: Kid Cudi to Make and Star in Feature Directorial Debut Produced by Jeymes Samuel and Jay-Z
Kid Cudi attends the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar on February 27, 2022 in Santa Monica, California.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic (Getty Images) On Tuesday, Kid Cudi announced his latest endeavor and no, unfortunately, it’s not about his forthcoming album. Per Variety, the Man on the Moon III …
Read More »Choose Enjoyment Over Pleasure
“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life. In Greek mythology, Eros and Psyche gave birth to a daughter named Hedone. A …
Read More »This Beginner-Friendly Coding Bootcamp Is On Sale For $29
Even if you don’t have any plans of entering the tech industry, learning coding can do wonders for your career and personal growth. For one, it boosts your cognitive function, changing the way you think. With the technical knowledge you learn from programming, you’ll develop a logical way of thinking …
Read More »New Book Gives Look at VP Kamala Harris Inside Biden Administration
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event to announce plans to address racial and ethnic bias in home valuations in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Washington.Photo: Patrick Semansky (AP) A new book set to come out about the Biden Administration …
Read More »A Former KKK Headquarters In South Carolina Will Now Become A Diversity Center
A former Ku Klux Klan (KKK) headquarters in Laurens, South Carolina, a city known for its racist history, is now being turned into a diversity center. KKK member John Howard Jr. opened the Redneck Shop, a KKK museum, store and meeting place inside of an old movie theater in 1996. …
Read More »NBA Player Makes Coffee for Tennis Players
Photo: Mitchell Leff (Getty Images) As an Olympic gold medalist and four-time All-NBA player, people in Miami know Jimmy Butler for the plays he makes on the basketball court. But soon, the Miami Heat forward may be just as famous for making his own coffee. The business venture started as …
Read More »Black Female Deputy Warden Sues Michigan Dept. Of Corrections Alleging Racial Discrimination
A veteran prison warden is suing the Michigan Department of Corrections (DOC) after repeatedly being denied a promotion due to her race and gender. Kim Cargor, who joined the department in 1985, has served as deputy warden and acting warden at the Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center since …
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