Black Woman: Are You Taking Care of Yourself?

Black Woman: Are You Taking Care of Yourself?

By Pearl Phillip March is Women’s Month. Yes, that’s correct! In many countries, March is observed as Women’s History Month or International Women’s Month. It’s a time dedicated to celebrating women’s many achievements and contributions throughout history and contemporary society. It’s also a time to raise awareness about gender equality and women’s rights issues. Many […]

Spring Travel: Tips for a Refreshing Adventure

Spring Travel: Tips for a Refreshing Adventure

By Paradise Destinations Travel As the chill of winter fades away and nature begins to bloom anew, spring emerges as a delightful season for travel. Whether you’re planning a rejuvenating getaway or an exciting adventure, spring offers a plethora of opportunities to explore the world. However, to make the most of your spring travel experience, […]

Employees Have a Right to Express Support for Black Lives Matter While they’re on the Job, According to a Historic Labor Board Decision

Employees Have a Right to Express Support for Black Lives Matter While they’re on the Job, According to a Historic Labor Board Decision

Editorial credit: tetiana.photographer / Shutterstock.com By Michael Z. Green | The Conversation A Home Depot store violated labor law when it disciplined Antonio Morales, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Feb. 21, 2024. Morales, a Home Depot employee in the Minneapolis area, had drawn the letters BLM on a work apron and refused to remove them. […]

Jon Stewart, Still a ‘Tiny, Neurotic Man,’ Back to Remind Americans What’s At Stake

Jon Stewart, Still a ‘Tiny, Neurotic Man,’ Back to Remind Americans What’s At Stake

By Dannagal G. Young | The Conversation It’s an uncomfortable truth: Jon Stewart and Donald Trump both tapped the same well of latent public disaffection with politics and the media in the 2000s. Trust in media and government had been declining for several decades. But the symbiotic relationship between the White House and the press during the Iraq War highlighted […]

The History of the U.S. White-Black Wage Gap from 1969 to Now

The History of the U.S. White-Black Wage Gap from 1969 to Now

By William M. Rodgers III | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis For decades, researchers have performed quantitative studies that describe and explain the white-Black wage gap.1 Three questions are among those that dominate this voluminous body of research: How much does widespread economic growth lead to a narrowing of the wage gap? How much of […]

The Hostility Black Women Face in Higher Education Carries Dire Consequences

The Hostility Black Women Face in Higher Education Carries Dire Consequences

By Ebony Aya | The Conversation Isolated. Abused. Overworked. These are the themes that emerged when I invited nine Black women to chronicle their professional experiences and relationships with colleagues as they earned their Ph.D.s at a public university in the Midwest. I featured their writings in the dissertation I wrote to get my Ph.D. in curriculum […]

For-Profit Nursing Homes are Cutting Corners on Safety and Draining Resources with Financial Shenanigans − Especially at Midsize Chains that Dodge Public Scrutiny

For-Profit Nursing Homes are Cutting Corners on Safety and Draining Resources with Financial Shenanigans − Especially at Midsize Chains that Dodge Public Scrutiny

By Sean Campbell and Charlene Harrington | The Conversation The care at Landmark of Louisville Rehabilitation and Nursing was abysmal when state inspectors filed their survey report of the Kentucky facility on July 3, 2021. Residents wandered the halls in a facility that can house up to 250 people, yelling at each other and stealing blankets. One […]

New York Trusted This Company to Care for the Sick and Elderly. Instead, It Left People Confused and Alone

New York Trusted This Company to Care for the Sick and Elderly. Instead, It Left People Confused and Alone

By Jake Pearson, illustrations by Dominic Bodden, special to ProPublica This story was originally published by ProPublica. Unchanged diapers. Fees collected for care never given. New York Guardianship Services is often tasked with caring for the “unbefriended,” but records show more than a dozen cases where it failed to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. ProPublica […]

Knowing When to Consult a Personal Injury Lawyer: Protecting Your Rights After an Accident

Knowing When to Consult a Personal Injury Lawyer: Protecting Your Rights After an Accident

Originally published on 311personalinjury.com Accidents happen unexpectedly; when they do, they can leave a trail of physical, emotional, and financial distress. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall incident, or due to medical malpractice, understanding your rights and taking the appropriate steps is crucial. One of the most important decisions […]

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