Job seekers talk with potential employers during a job fair at the Wyandanch Community Resource Center, on September 30, 2022. | Source: Newsday LLC / Getty In a troubling sign that one prominent economist called a “serious cause for concern,” the Black unemployment rate in November surged to its highest level in eight months, with…
During a recent stop on her “Christmas Time” tour celebrating 30 years of her legendary “Merry Christmas” album, Mariah Carey got more audience participation than she bargained for. While the singer was belting out her finale song, a full-blown brawl transformed what was supposed to be a joyous holiday spectacular into a ringside boxing event….
A Florida woman who witnesses say tried to kidnap a 3-year-old boy last month apparently believed because she didn’t get away with it, she shouldn’t be detained. But 39-year-old Pamela Monsalve didn’t, as she told police, she gave “it” (the boy) back. She was stopped by good Samaritans who acted fast to save the child…
Photo: AdobeStock Friday’s report from the Labor Department provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable despite lost momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom. WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from October, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished…
Source: Boston Globe / Getty Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has partnered with the Office of Black Male Advancement to launch the third installment of the Community Empowerment grants program for local nonprofits. The $500,000 grant was created to support non-profit organizations dedicated to empowering Black men in Boston. “These grants will support organizations in expanding…
Sylvester Stallone, 78, has been married to his 56-year-old wife, Jennifer Flavin, for nearly 30 years. But they almost didn’t make it down the aisle. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Stallone sat down with Sean Hannity for a new series on Fox called “Sean,” where they talked about everything from the actor’s career to his love life….
Mayor Paul Young, center, speaks during a news conference with Tannera Gibson, left, and Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis, right, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) The fatal beating of Tyre Nichols exposed serious problems in the Memphis police department, from excessive force to mistreatment of Black people in the…
President Joe Biden speaks during a ceremony lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who could be targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is weighing whether…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 03: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend the “Journey Through Oz” Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of “Wicked” at State Theatre on November 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Saverio Marfia/Getty Images) What a Black Elphaba can teach us about scapegoating, allyship, and the cost of courage in Election…
To some, it’s a battle for the soul of Los Angeles. Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles, as iconic to Black Angelenos as the Hollywood sign, is facing a revolt from its loyal customer base amid controversy over an inflatable Donald Trump doll positioned outside the soul food restaurant’s Long Beach location. In November, Epicurious…
