CAREER Getting A Background Check? Here’s What Comes Up During A Screening Background checks are essential to many screening processes, from employment to tenant. And when you’re on the receiving end...
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HOME LIFE Dual-Career Couples: Here’s How To Thrive And Grow In Your Relationship When I met my husband, one of the factors that most drove my decision to invest in him was his willingness to treat me... By: Elyse Wallnutt · 1 year ago
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BUSINESS Black Publishers And Creatives Celebrate Advocacy And Excellence At Black Owned Media Weekend The Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) hosted its second Black Owned Media Weekend June 16-19 in Tulsa, OK. The three-day conference... By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 1 year ago
HEALTH & WELLNESS How To Manage Period Pain Without Medication Over-the-counter medications have long been the primary source of pain relief from menstrual cramps. But large doses of Acetaminophen can damage the liver. And... By: Gizette Edis · 1 year ago
BUSINESS 8 Signs You Need To Update Your Business Plan Rarely is a complete update required, but frequently the marketing section strategies and tactics need review and updating to meet constantly changing market realities.For... By: SCORE · 1 year ago
FINANCE How To Plan Finances With A Spouse When my husband and I got married ten years ago and considered how to plan finances with a spouse, we knew in advance that... By: Elyse Wallnutt · 1 year ago
BUDGETING The Best Ways To Save Money During Your Next Move Luckily, though, over our last several moves, we have learned some easy ways to save big time on moving costs. From ways to avoid... By: Rita Pike · 1 year ago
ENTREPRENEURSHIP Harlem Haberdashery Is Propelling ‘Collective Economics’ Via Collaborations With Black-Owned Brands Harlem Haberdashery, the retail bespoke boutique nestled in New York’s mecca of Black culture and fashion, is reinventing the...
PERSONAL FINANCE 10 Fast And Easy Side Hustles That Pay Weekly Side hustles are a popular way for people to bring in extra income — and depending on the hustle you...
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CAREER How To Cancel An Interview Without Burning Bridges This is it. You’ve finally got an interview scheduled for a job that you really want. You’re excited and have planned for any questions... By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 1 year ago
FINANCE 5 TV Shows and Films Covering All Things Money It’s no secret that staying on top of your finances is a lot of work – whether it’s sticking to a strict budget, picking... By: Gillian Smith · 1 year ago
CAREER 5 Online Summer Jobs Perfect For Parents One idea that can earn you a little extra money is summer jobs. But, it can be challenging to balance work while your kids... By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 1 year ago
HEALTH & WELLNESS How Common Rituals Bring Comfort And Identity In Our Lives In the realm of the mundane, in the ebb and flow of everyday life, there exist tiny anchors, guiding us through the chaotic ocean... By: Your Coffee Break · 1 year ago
ENTERTAINMENT Exploring The American Boom Of South Africa’s Amapiano Genre The popularity of amapiano music in the U.S.—or at least its influence on U.S. pop culture and entertainment—is undeniable....
CAREER 8 Crucial Interview Questions Every Teacher Should Know When applying for a teaching position, employers usually ask a similar set of questions to determine the right candidate...
BUSINESS Will The Effects Of The Affirmative Action Ruling Trickle Into The Workplace? Earlier this month, the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action at colleges. The 6-3 vote set new limits on cases related to whether public... By: Briana Boateng · 1 year ago
HEALTH & WELLNESS Women’s Healthcare Options You Can Access From Home A few years ago, maybe we would have considered telehealth a newer phenomenon. But due to COVID-19, the need for telehealth increased significantly. Telehealth... By: Camryn Quick · 1 year ago
FEATURED ARTICLES Decades Later, On Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, The Disparities Go Beyond Salary Black Women’s Equal Pay Day recognizes the additional seven months that Black women must work to meet the same financial income as white, non-Hispanic... By: Segen Assefa · 1 year ago
BUSINESS 10 Highest Paying Jobs In Finance To Maximize Your Earnings Finance has a wide world of career fields that scale from entry-level jobs to positions that require both a degree and years of experience. Nevertheless, there... By: Je'Kayla Crawford · 1 year ago
THE MAIN AGENDA How To Tap Into Off-The-Beaten Path Fun This Summer For most people, summer is a season of more. Longer days, agreeable weather, and the itch to explore after spending six months inside is... By: Segen Assefa · 1 year ago
CELEBRITIES The Implications Of The SAG-AFTRA Strike For Black Creatives It’s an unfortunate truth that Black professionals, especially Black women, are disproportionately affected by discrimination, pay gaps and other...
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AWARD SHOWS Black Women Sweep The 2023 Emmy Nominations TV lovers, rejoice! The 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards is set to be held this fall at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. This... By: Segen Assefa · 1 year ago
MUSIC Try This Summer Playlist Filled With Themes Of Fun, Excitement, And Joy Summer is here, and most of us are back outside. Whether you are having a “hot girl summer” or need that workout mix, never... By: Chazley Williams · 1 year ago
THE MAIN AGENDA Celebrate National Wine And Cheese Day With These Women-Owned Brands And Products If you have been looking for an excuse to make a charcuterie board, we got you. July 25 marks National Wine and Cheese Day,... By: Camryn Quick · 1 year ago
BUSINESS Level Founders Nikoa Milton And Jenny Tolan Talk Building Cross-Racial Connections For Women When Jenny Tolan was attending Columbia Business School in 2012, she was often a few minutes behind and clearly had a lot of things... By: Camryn Quick · 1 year ago
EXCLUDE FEED 4 Quick Ways To Manage Stress Did you know that 79% of people frequently feel stressed at work and 1 in 14 adults feel stressed every day. With Google searches for “how to reduce... By: Your Coffee Break · 1 year ago
ENTERTAINMENT ‘Barbie’ Domination: Everything The Film’s Marketing Gets Right There’s been a wave of Barbie mania, and we all have heard something about the new “Barbie” film, which...
THE MAIN AGENDA Books By LGBTQ+ Authors That You Need For All-Year-Round Reading Pride Month is celebrated in June, and it’s a time to come together and acknowledge the numerous contributions that...
BUSINESS Opportunities And Obstacles For Rural Entrepreneurs The rural economy, while still challenging, is changing. Rural communities are increasingly diverse and innovative. Let’s explore a few advantages and disadvantages of running... By: SCORE · 1 year ago
EXCLUDE FEED Small Steps You Can Take For A Happier, Healthier You The quest for joy and happiness often leads us down a myriad of paths. However, sometimes the key to cultivating joy lies in the... By: Your Coffee Break · 1 year ago
BEAUTY Konnie Kay Is Using Tech To Make Braiding Much Easier With The Launch Of Filters Cornrows, box braids, and other braided styles are beloved and worn by many women of color. Now, technology has been introduced to assist when... By: Briana Boateng · 1 year ago
ENTREPRENEURSHIP The Best Low-Risk Small Business Ideas For 2023 Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start a small business in 2023? The current business landscape offers a wealth of opportunities for individuals... By: Your Coffee Break · 1 year ago
FEATURED ARTICLES 4 Ways To Get Started On Meditation With A Busy Schedule Most of us have heard that if we meditate, we’ll live healthier lives. It’s true that meditation has proven benefits, but those who have... By: Karie Pinnix · 1 year ago
HEALTH & WELLNESS 4 Reasons You Should Date Yourself, Plus How To Do It As a millennial woman juggling a busy professional life, it’s easy to neglect yourself amidst the constant demands and...
EXCLUDE FEED Here’s What You Need To Know About Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments In a world where perfection seems to be just a needle away, it’s no wonder that non-surgical cosmetic treatments...
CAREER A Manager’s Guide To Parental Leave I once had an employee call her first maternity leave “our” first maternity leave — meaning hers and mine — because we shared the... By: Elyse Wallnutt · 1 year ago
HEALTH & WELLNESS 10 Foods That Are Good For Your Mental Health Food is so often associated with physical health and appearance, its mental health benefits are usually overlooked. While certain foods may be good for... By: Camryn Quick · 1 year ago
AWARD SHOWS Emmy Nominations: Top Shows And Actors That Should Be Nominated And Win The final round of voting for the 75th Annual Emmy Awards is July 12 and there are some shows and stars that we hope... By: Camryn Quick · 1 year ago
CAREER First Job? Here Are 4 Key Health Insurance Terms You Should Know Unless you have a background in insurance, you probably need to read insurance jargon at least twice before you comprehend what it means. In... By: Mia Barnes · 1 year ago
CAREER How To Dress ‘Power Casual’ For Work The boundaries between professional and personal spheres have been blurring for over half a century, and the “Instagrammable” power casual look is the latest... By: Your Coffee Break · 1 year ago
