Sey it isn\’t suh! The State Department has sounded the alarm, urging Americans to “reconsider travel” to Jamaica. While the increasing crime rate in Jamaica is a main reason for the heightened concern, it is the apparent slow response among local police that has put Jamaica in the State Department’s crosshairs. “When arrests are made, cases are infrequently prosecuted to…
Image Source: Grootin Music Entertainment Those of a certain age might remember the 1974 ad tagline, “Is it live or is it Memorex?” featuring jazz artist Ella Fitzgerald singing at such a high octave that she breaks a glass. It was a campaign meant to be a fun guessing game of sorts. Were viewers listening to Ms. Fitzgerald singing live…
It’s 2023, not 1923. That was five years before Virginia governor Harry Flood Byrd signed into law the Virginia Anti-Lynching Law of 1928. The breaking news last week that members of Oklahoma’s law enforcement were caught on a secret recording talking about killing reporters and lynching Black residents was like being transported back in time to a horrid period in…
It did not happen overnight. But it did happen. Earlier this week, NASA announced that its first flight around the moon in 50 years will be piloted by Victor J. Glover, Jr., the first African American astronaut selected for a lunar mission. Glover will be joined by three other astronauts, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch, the mission specialist…
Companies are laying off employees at a seemingly nonstop rate. According to layoffs.fyi, a staggering 148,000 tech and retail employees have been laid off this year. More employees were also laid off in other industries, including media and entertainment. And it’s only March. Amazon, Disney, Ericsson, Google, Meta, Microsoft, PayPal, Salesforce, SAP, Wayfair, Yahoo and Zoom are some of the…
Image: Morant Instagram Live screenshot | NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal offers up a powerful message regarding NBA player Ja Morant’s suspension and potential loss of millions of dollars: “He put himself in this situation.” As reported by numerous media outlets, including USA Today, “Morant is taking time away from the basketball court to focus on his well-being after he was suspended…
As the adage goes, ”Some things are better left unsaid.” Or, in the case of embattled R&B artist Chris Brown, left unposted. Brown recently took to social media and let the entire world see his frustration and anger after not winning the Grammy for Best R&B Album. But what apparently inflamed social media users wasn’t only that Brown was angry…
The fear of missing out has a gripping and unhealthy hold on countless lives around the world. The term FoMO, as it is widely known, was created in 2004 and has become increasingly popular. So, what is FoMO, and how can you check to see if you have it? FoMO is … FoMO (the acronym for Fear of Missing Out)…
Entering a new year is a great time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. As you reflect on your business brand and how you can broaden your consumer reach, below are some key consumer takeaways from 2022 that can help you successfully launch or grow your business in 2023: Design a logo that engages consumers —…
As Elon Musk takes on his new Twitter CEO role, thousands of former Twitter employees – along with millions of global users – remain unsure of the platform’s future. Following his $43 billion deal, Musk has begun to reshape the company from the ground up. And it began with his new mandate to employees: Be hardcore. Within his first week heading the company, Musk sent an…