As the country is “semi-shocked” by the announcement of no indictment being brought against Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting and killing of Mike Brown in August, let’s take a moment to understand exactly what an indictment is and why/how it is brought against an individual for a crime. Pursuant to the Fifth Amendment of the […]
There are many portals in both print and digital formats which assist with the promotion and support of Black businesses. Prior to the boom of the internet, many cities relied on “Black Pages” in print format to promote and advertise all Black businesses in that particular area. As noted in a 1994 New York Times […]
Having a full time job while moonlighting with part-time work is not totally uncommon. Many employees have to take on extra work to supplement low salaries being offered by employers these days and/or to rebound from years of being unemployed during the recession. Whatever the reason for taking on additional work while maintaining full-time employment, […]
As a full-time or part-time employee, 20 minute breaks and lunch breaks are generally thought to be required by law, which is not entirely the case. According to the United States Department of Labor, federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. However, when employers do offer short breaks, anywhere between 5 to 20 […]
One of the most attractive qualities about dating an entrepreneur is the flexibility of their schedule. However, on the flip side, entrepreneur schedules can be completely unconventional. Some employees who punch the clock may be able to leave work at work and box out the typical 8 to 10 hour day for their employer with […]
Episode five of “How To Get Away With Murder” definitely did not disappoint. Professor Keating and her team were busy defending a young man, Ryan, who was on trial for shooting and killing his police officer father after the father allegedly abused the his mother. The biggest legal task for the team was finding a […]
For many working moms, returning to work after maternity leave not only brings challenges regarding finding adequate childcare for their little one, it can also cause challenges for those breastfeeding and needing to keep up with the demands of both their career and providing enough sustenance for their infant. MUST READ: CHICK CHAT: Have Toys […]
As career women, many of us are very much aware of the importance of saving and investing for retirement. Whether you are just starting your career fresh out of college, or starting over after experiencing a setback in your career or finances, being prepared for that day you step away from the workforce should be […]
This week’s episode of “HTGAWM” should have been appropriately entitled, “How To Not Marry The Wrong Person” as Shonda Rhimes continues to serve up the inevitable marriage downfall of Professor Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) and her husband Sam, the impending doomed marriage of perfectionist/elitist law student Michaela Pratt and her bi-curious fiancé Aiden, along […]
On July 23, 2014, a Majority Report of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship was released, detailing their key findings and next steps as it relates to the current and future landscapes of female entrepreneurship. Along with its noted challenges, the report highlighted improvements made for women entrepreneurs over the years which […]
Work-life balance has become one of the most important issues surrounding employee satisfaction. With advances in technology, many employers and employees are recognizing the need to physically be in an office has diminished. In addition, technology has also allowed companies and their employees to work more efficiently and effectively than they have been able to […]
The decision to seek a second job or additional source of income to supplement a full time career can come about for many different reasons. Taking on another work opportunity may be procured to either further contribute monetarily to the exorbitant rent or mortgage payments required these days, put money aside for a college fund […]
