As more companies mandate a return to the office, workers must readjust to pre-pandemic rituals like long commutes, juggling child care and physically interacting with colleagues NEW YORK (AP) — Last summer, Julio Carmona started the process of weaning himself off a fully remote work schedule by showing up to the office once a week….
The college in Marshall, Texas, inspired the 2007 movie, “The Great Debaters,” starring Denzel Washington. MARSHALL, Texas (AP) — Students graduating from a historically Black college in East Texas were told at their commencement ceremony that an anonymous donor had paid their balances, officials said. Wiley College said in a news release that over 100…
Reggae Fest ultimately ventured off land and was dubbed Yacht Fete, a monthly set held aboard the Hornblower Infinity on the Hudson River. Yachts are proving to be the hottest venues for reggae-dancehall events in New York. “When the boat starts moving, we play soca music,” said CJ Milan, organizer of the recurring Reggae Fest,…
After a local Michigan police agency released bodycam footage of officers shooting a 20-year-old man, the community responds with outrage. As the conversation continues about excessive force, officials question how to police effectively while “building public trust” and “engaging in tough conversations.” Screengrab bodycam footage On Thursday, April 28, the East Lansing Police Oversight Commission…
Source: FRANCOIS PICARD / Getty Journalist and former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief Elaine Welteroth celebrated her first Mother’s Day with a fundraiser to help people access abortion services. As of 8 p.m. eastern Sunday evening, the Instagram post raised $10,345.69 for the National Network of Abortion Funds. Welteroth has been joyously documenting her pregnancy journey on…
Social media phenomenon and self-proclaimed relationship guru Kevin Samuels’ death has invoked a bevy of emotions ranging from celebration to deep-seated bereavement. His unexpected death, shrouded in a cloak of mystery, has drummed up all kinds of conspiracy theories about his untimely demise and the woman who spent his last living moments with him. A…
Source: stellalevi / Getty After posting a heartbreaking message to social media, Arlana Miller, a 19-year-old freshman at Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana passed away this week. Screenshots of Miller’s troubling Instagram post, which was quickly taken down following the tragic news, appeared to show the young teen expressing frustration about the struggles…
Cast members from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” are taking control of the promo this season, and it’s only just begun. Season 14 of “RHOA” features veterans Shereé Whitfield, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Drew Sidora and the newest housewife, Olympic track and field gold medalist, Sanya Richards-Ross. Before Sunday’s premiere, the cast allegedly self-funded their promo campaign that challenged amounts…
Hochul is among several U.S. governors to test positive in recent months. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, saying she will isolate and work remotely this week. “Thankfully, I’m vaccinated and boosted, and I’m asymptomatic,” Hochul, 63, wrote on Twitter. “A reminder to all New Yorkers: get vaccinated and boosted, get…
Jean-Pierre is set to become the first Black, openly LGBTQ+ White House press secretary in history on May 13. Karine Jean-Pierre, who is set to become the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House press secretary, was honored with a warm welcome from the crowd at GLAAD’s 33rd Media Awards in New…
