Holidays
Racist sticks stating, “Exclusively For White People” have somehow surfaced on nearly a dozen storefronts in Austin, Texas because the south. This blatant display of racism is one microaggression of many that have been making Black people feel like we’re in a constant time machine. It was just last week that a man was discovered […]
Whether you’re in corporate America, a busy mom, a full time student (who also works full time), a budding entrepreneur or a combination of all the above, we’re just going to assume we have one thing in common–we’re busy! Multitasking is our super power and being the boss is our favorite quality. Unfortunately, while we […]
Dante Servin is the Chicago police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of unarmed 22-year-old woman Rekia Boyd. He is now headed to trial after prosecutors claimed he recklessly opened fire over his shoulder at a group of people on March 21, 2012. Boyd was among the crowd and was fatally struck […]
Nelly’s going back to school! Well, not really But this Saturday on the OWN docu-series “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s,” the “Hot In Herre” rapper presents Miss Robbie with an honorary degree from his music school Vatterott College ex’treme Institute, based in St. Louis. We love Nelly, but we had no idea he had a school! […]
We know that even in 2015, women earn less than men for the same work. It’s unfortunate and we work to change the system. But while we work to make that happen for the society at-large, we can also fight the subtle sexism that we might encounter daily in the workplace. MUST READ: 8 Things […]
Spring is officially here beauties, so let’s pack our bags, skip town and get some much needed vitamin D. Winter woes move over because tis the season to travel. I know you want to pack as light as you been eating since January, keep that bikini body intact and look fly while doing it, so […]
Chia Hong, a former Product Manager of Facebook, has officially filed a lawsuit against the influential social media platform for gender and racial discrimination and sexual harassment. MUST READ: Penn State Frat Suspended For Posting Photos Of Unconscious, Nude Women & We Think They’re Gross Hong left Facebook in October 2013 and alleges she suffered discrimination from her […]
Knowing that you don’t want to work for someone is the biggest catalyst to following your dreams of being your own boss. That’s exactly what Lotty Dotty Co-Founders Shevanne Helmer and Maya Persaud have done. They have designed and patented a revolutionary line of high-fashion T-shirts featuring screen printed doll figures, that can be […]
Numerous students and fellow interns filed lawsuits in 2011 and 2013 against media conglomerates NBC Universal, Viacom and CBS upon realizing that the hours upon hours of unpaid grunt work being given under the guise of college credit or simply paying your dues to work within the entertainment and media industry without pay is illegal. […]
At one point during my search for employment after law school, I sent roughly 10 to 12 resumes off to law firms each day. I know for a fact I was not being strategic with how I disseminated my resume and cover letter. For the most part, it was just a numbers game to me. […]
Ryan Giroux, 41-year-old ex-convict who has served three stints in state prison since 1994 for burglary, theft, attempted aggravated assault and marijuana violation decided to go on a shooting rampage that left one person dead and five others wounded in suburban Phoenix. Police are claiming that Giroux shot up a motel, stole a car and […]
For some people, running late on a consistent basis is just embedded into their DNA. I know several people who, if given the chance, would be 10 to 15 minutes late for their own funeral services. Despite their best efforts, they just cannot, or blatantly refuse to show up to scheduled appointments, social events, and […]
