People are sick and tired of being sick and tired. And when you get sick and tired (2x) you tend to make a move that will either make or break you. In what’s being called “The Great Resignation” millions of people are taking the leap and quitting their jobs on …
Read More »Most ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner will skyrocket this year
As Americans prepare to gather safely around the dinner table for Thanksgiving, a new report is warning that this year’s meal may be the most expensive ever in the history of the holiday. The New York Times reported about the price hikes, noting they will affect nearly every part of the …
Read More »3 ways to save money when buying a house in a sellers market
If you’re looking to buy a house, you’ve probably noticed that the market can be pretty crazy these days. With fewer houses for sale, we are very much in a “sellers market” where available houses are selling quickly and folks are paying more than ever to win contracts. (Photo: Adobe …
Read More »‘One paycheck away from losing everything’: Why the child care crisis is especially hard for Black mothers
Sitting on the couch playing with her giggling 18-month-old son, Kurendia Massey received the call no one wants to get. “They’re letting you go,” the recruiter from Massey’s temp agency informed her, just hours after she’d finished an eight-hour shift pulling inventory in a warehouse. The news left Massey, a single …
Read More »Black babies face highest risk of SIDS. Here’s how the founder of SNOO recommends safe sleeping
It was around 6 a.m. one morning when I realized I’d be watching the sunrise trying to get my newborn to sleep. Like most new moms, I loved gazing at my baby son’s tiny face in awe. I also usually loved the sunrise. It was hopeful. It was pretty. And it signaled that …
Read More »My children and I are living the dream in Costa Rica — So why do I feel guilty?
Autumn A. Arnett with her children. (Photo: Courtesy of Autumn A. Arnett) The other week, I logged into Medium.com to write a blog post, and all of the suggested blogs were about how “you CAN have a four hour work day” or “you deserve everything you’ve ever dreamed of.” And …
Read More »As Shatner heads toward the stars, visions of space collide
The actor William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk on the iconic Star Trek TV show, is set to embark on a mission to space with Jeff Bezos‘ Blue Origin. “Risk is our business,” James T. Kirk once said. “That’s what this starship is all about. That’s why we’re aboard her.” …
Read More »Winter heating bills set to jump as inflation hits home
Get ready to pay sharply higher bills for heating this winter, along with seemingly everything else. With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see their heating bills jump as much as 54% compared to last winter. …
Read More »A Black professional’s guide to overcoming the racist Jon Grudens in your industry
Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts on the sideline during a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Good riddance to Jon Gruden who emailed a trifecta of oppressive thoughts, hitting notes …
Read More »Black farmers fight back amid Texas lawsuit over $5B in debt relief
A Black farmers’ group in Texas has filed a motion to intervene as part of a federal court battle over $5 billion in debt relief. (Photo: Fotolia) A group of Black farmers has filed a motion to intervene as part of a Texas federal court battle over $5 billion in …
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