Written by The “Greek Freak” Giannis Antetokounmpo, who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks, has revealed that he and his girlfriend, Mariah Riddlesprigger, will get married. Later this year, they are expecting their third child. According to People, the engagement announcement came during a press conference on Sept. 11 that the couple attended to promote their work with … Continue reading “NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Puts ‘A Ring On It,’ Gets Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend”
A New York courtroom was briefly interrupted and shocked when Jerome Dewald chose to argue his case with the help of an AI avatar. The court was caught off guard since he had not informed the court of the AI use in advance. Dewald, a 74-year-old tech founder, was representing himself in an appeal against … Continue reading “Tech Founder Attempts To Use AI Lawyer To Argue His Appeal”
As more companies begin to implement strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates, some experts say it’s a clever way to intentionally lay off people without formal terminations. As Business Insider reports, employees who voluntarily quit are ineligible to collect severance and health benefits that laid-off workers usually get. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive … Continue reading “How Return-To-Office Mandates Help Companies Avoid Layoffs And Severance Packages”
How Texas’ mid-decade redistricting could affect voters in one Houston community Adrian Izaguirre grew up in Houston’s South Park neighborhood, a historically low-income community tucked between Interstates 610 and 45, south of downtown. He still calls that place home. For years, he has seen his neighbors struggle to find affordable housing and access to quality … Continue reading “Voters In One Houston Community Face Uncertainty From Texas Redistricting”
New research reveals that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to a decline in entry-level jobs, a trend could upend the traditional notion of climbing the career ladder toward the American dream. A recent study of major public tech companies and growing venture-backed startups conducted between 2019 and 2024 by SignalFire, found a 50% drop … Continue reading “Entry-Level Job Openings Drop As AI Reshapes The Traditional Career Ladder”
Dear Fairygodmentor, I want to become a better mentor to my team, especially the younger Black professionals. How can I support them in their growth?– Mentorship Matters Dear Mentorship Matters, I can’t tell you how much I love this letter! Another Fairygodmentor® in the making! Of course, I’m going to share as much as my … Continue reading “Be the GPS, Not the Driver: Mentoring Black Professionals The Right Way”
An elderly owner of a jewelry store in San Jose, California, was attacked and suffered a stroke as thieves broke into his store in a smash-and-grab armed robbery. A surveillance video was posted to social media by an X user showing the moment a gang of robbers crashed into the store. The incident took place … Continue reading “Thieves Smash-And-Grab Jewelry Store, Attack Triggers Stroke In Elderly Owner”
AfriCon 2025 will head to Atlanta’s Omni Hotel from Sept. 18 to 20 for its latest gathering of business leaders and innovators within the African diaspora. Attendees can expect transformative programming to elevate their ideas and ambitions. AfriCon has become a signature event for entrepreneurs and creative trailblazers to advance the diverse Black community. View … Continue reading “AfriCon Brings Business Leaders And Innovators Across The Diaspora To Atlanta”
An East Texas firefighter has ended his family’s century-long streak of having only sons. Montgomery County firefighter Michael Sherman and his wife, Joacquia, were overjoyed at their recent gender reveal to learn they’re expecting a baby girl. Due in March, she will be the first daughter born into the Sherman family in 108 years. “I … Continue reading “East Texas Firefighter To Welcome Family’s First Daughter In Over 100 Years”
Dorian Johnson, the man who was with Mike Brown when an officer fatally shot him, has died in a shooting. CNN confirmed Johnson was shot and killed in the early morning of Sept. 7 in Ferguson, Missouri. The shooting occurred less than a mile from where Mike Brown, his friend, was killed in 2014. Present … Continue reading “Friend of Mike Brown Who Inspired ‘Hands Up Don’t Shoot’ Chant Fatally Shot In Ferguson”