Best Echos, foreclosed house hunting, erotic emojis and more: Tech Q&A
Vet Yourself Online Q: I am looking for a new job. How can I do an online background check on myself? This way, I know what potential employers might dig…
Trump unleashed at raucous rally for embattled Pennsylvania Republican
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump attacked his critics, promoted his steel and aluminum tariffs and tossed out an idea to have drug dealers face the death penalty,…
Kathy Griffin plans comeback tour, with shows in ‘Trump’s backyard’
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she’s embarking on a comeback tour, some nine months after provoking outrage — and losing much of her work — by posing with a fake severed…
After Oscar win, Kobe Bryant wants to advocate for diversity in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 04: Filmmaker Kobe Bryant, winner of the Best Animated Short Film award for ‘Dear Basketball,’ poses in the press room during the 90th Annual Academy Awards…
John McEnroe sells Charles Manson-inspired painting for $10.4M
Retired tennis star John McEnroe made some serious cash last week, selling a painting inspired by serial killer Charles Manson for $10.4 million, according to reports. McEnroe, 59, sold his…
Why ABC pulled controversial National Anthem protest episode of ‘Black-ish’
This image released by ABC shows Anthony Anderson, left, and Laurence Fishburne, right, in a scene from the comedy “Black-ish.” (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Taylor) ABC has pulled an episode of…
#FridayReads: Three Black Men Become Doctors Against the Odds
On the surface, Pulse of Perseverance is the story of three young men who, despite nearly insurmountable odds—odds which would have crushed the dreams of ordinary men—achieved their goal of…
Black Women Talk Tech at a Conference for Us by Us
Black Women Talk Tech’s second annual Roadmap to Billions conference commenced on Feb. 28 and concluded on March 1 at the Microsoft building in Times Square. Motivational speakers graced the…
Black Millennials, Now Is the Time To Beef Up Retirement Savings
When it comes to saving for retirement, millennials with jobs are falling short in building up a solid nest egg, according to a new study from University of Missouri researchers.…
5 Career Tips Black Women Can Use to Win at Work
It’s hard to believe in 2018 women are still fighting to break the glass ceiling. Pay equity continues to be an ongoing issue, as well as access to leadership roles…