Wellness

PTSD: What Happens When Violence Goes Viral

By Angela Lindsay The videos are graphic and chilling. For a stretch, it seemed that almost daily images of African Americans being injured and killed were captured on social media and broadcast across the news. With all of this violence regularly streaming directly into our collective consciousness, many African Americans are feeling increased levels of stress and anxiety.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 1 – Sunday, June 4

By Shawn D. Allison, II  Greetings family! June is in full effect, the weather’s getting warmer and there’s lots to do out here! From empowerment seminars, “roaring” stage plays, jazz tributes, stomach fillers and dope digs, you will not be bored with what I have stocked for you this week!…
Lifestyle

Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace 

By Deborah Walker Millennials comprise the fastest-growing segment of today’s workforce, one that was designed by baby boomers and now often is managed by Gen Xers. Each generation has different goals, motivators and preferences. At work, generational differences can affect everything, including recruiting, building teams, dealing with change, motivating, managing and maintaining and increasing productivity.…
Business

How To Improve Your Job Search

By Iris Hunter Are you currently looking for a job? If so, how has your job search experience been so far? Good? Bad? Okay? Well, if you are struggling to obtain a position then you are not alone since there are a vast amount of individuals who are also currently struggling with their job search.…
Style

Trend Alert: How to Style the Denim Dress

By Majesty Acheampong I’ve been on the hunt for a denim shirtdress for some tim e now, because it’s such an effortless throw on and go #ootd option. Denim dresses are great casual wardrobe staples for Sunday brunch or a day full of errands. …
Wellness

Don’t Get Sidelined: Tips to Stay on Track

By Elizabeth Colen When you are unable to do your normal routine, you may tend to feel discombobulated, I know I do. Recently, I was sidelined from an injury and had to stay home for two weeks, those two weeks’ seemed like a life sentence.…