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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not […]

Millions of Americans holed up at home against the coronavirus Monday, with many of them thrown out of work until further notice, as authorities tightened the epic clampdown and the list of businesses forced to close across the U.S. extended to restaurants, bars, gyms and casinos. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. […]

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Black female legislators in two predominantly white Midwestern states urged their Republican colleagues Tuesday to join a national push to outlaw discrimination based on hairstyles such as braids and dreadlocks. Legislative committees in Kansas and Wisconsin held separate hearings on similar proposed revisions to their states’ anti-discrimination laws. Four black female […]

When a friend or acquaintance asks for a job referral, more often than not, we agree. For one, we want to help the next person get ahead — especially if they’re Black. In addition, many companies offer amazing monetary incentives for employee referrals. However, those of us who have lived a little bit know that […]

Employees who smile a lot are reportedly more likely to be heavy drinkers. According to a study those in the service industry that smile to prevent an eye roll are more likely to hit the bottle at the end of a shift. Researches believe those who have to suppress their emotions at work, like nurses, […]

DUNDEE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida man didn’t want to show up for his shift at a Hardee’s restaurant, so he called 911 and reported he’d just been robbed. WFTS-TV reports that 32-year-old Brian Anderson of Dundee told dispatchers Tuesday that two gun-carrying men took his necklace, money and his phone before jumping into a […]

WHAT’S THE NEWS ON MINIMUM WAGE? Put simply, we are seeing progress around the country when it comes to raising the minimum wage. Since 2016, five states and the District of Columbia have raised their wage floor to $15 per hour. My home state of Illinois was the latest state to get on the bandwagon, […]

Looking for a career change? Here are some legit jobs that are so odd they sound made up. You could be a waterside tester and make up to $30,000 a year, that sounds awesome! You’d get to ride the slide over and over and over! You could also be a weed critic, you’d get to […]

Over a dozen women claim they received rejection letters from St. Louis’ Mantality Health center noting their “ghetto names” as the reason the candidates did not get the job. Dornisha Zachary and Militina Burnett are speaking out after the company sent them an offensive email that read, in part, “Thank you for your interest in careers […]

Ever wonder why you don’t see the Oprah Winfrey out and about with her man all the time? Her and her partner Stedman Graham have been together since meeting at a charity event in 1986. In a recent podcast produced and hosted by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, Winfrey talks about her relationship with Graham, experiences with Harvey […]

Ever wonder why you don’t see the Oprah Winfrey out and about with her man all the time? Her and her partner Stedman Graham have been together since meeting at a charity event in 1986. In a recent podcast produced and hosted by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, Winfrey talks about her relationship with Graham, experiences with Harvey […]

  Holiday parties are usually full of fun, friends and lots of booze — but when it comes to office parties, the rules are a little different. https://twitter.com/DontMissKristin/status/941335142894780417   Check out these tips on what NOT to do at your next office holiday party. Don’t Get Too Drunk  https://twitter.com/purpzz94/status/942316756499959810 https://twitter.com/nw_matthew/status/942678463613247494 Don’t Flirt With Co-workers https://twitter.com/shangxinde/status/938566071463829504 […]