Kelly Bryant Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 Free shipping isn’t always “free.” It’s time to get savvy about your online shopping. For starters, if you have to spend a certain amount to score c
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10 Things You Think Are Cheaper at Walmart—But Aren’t
Rachel Sokol Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 While Walmart is a bargain store in many regards (and some items are cheaper at Walmart than on Amazon), some items are not nearly the deal you may be exp
News from Philanthropy Today
A Newly Hot Approach on Loans Seeks to Close the Racial Wealth Gap By Marc Gunther Philanthropists and companies are pouring money and fresh ideas into community-development financial institutions.
28 Soul Food Recipes That Southerners Swear By (and Northerners Need to Try)
By: Taryn Pire| Dec. 1, 2020 [I can personally vouch for most of these. If you want yummy eating, and not too complicated, these recipes are the way to go.] You may know Jocelyn Delk
Payday Lending
A Trump donor’s company got a 3 percent federal pandemic loan. It sells title loans at a 350 percent annual rate. Wellshire Financial Services got the money despite rules meant to prevent most le
Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak
People that are feeling emotional distress related to COVID-19 can take actions to help support themselves and others. Set a limit on media consumption, including social media, local or national ne
I’m a Telemarketer—Here’s How to Get Rid of Me
Erica Elson Updated: Jul. 02, 2020 Say the magic words The most efficient way to get me to stop calling you requires that you say one sentence: “Please put me on your do-not-call list.” If
Ringing the Alarm
From TheSkimm: America’s top US intel official has issued a warning: China is our No. 1 threat. Give me the briefing. In an unusual move, Director of National Intelligence John Rat
From The Daily Skimm 12/9/20
Yesterday, Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced a lawsuit in the Supreme Court challenging the presidential election results in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Michigan. Remi
The Dangerous Legacy Of White Male America
By the Cut Why do white men get so many chances to succeed, while marginalized groups get so few? Is cancel culture really a thing? On this episode of the Cut podcast, host Avery Trufelman spe
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Appoints First Black CEO in Its 116 Years
By M.J. Prest DECEMBER 4, 2020 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Artis Stevens, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at the National 4-H Council, has been tapped as president
Katie Porter, Esquire, Tears Steven Mnuchin, Smug Prick, a New Asshole
The Treasury Secretary came to defend his decision to take away billions in relief funds from the American people. It didn’t go well for him. BY BESS LEVIN Referring to Mnuchin’s decision
Why Teach Reconstruction
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You Might Be Using That Drawer Under Your Oven Wrong
Hint: It might not be for storage. By Corey Williams Updated November 02, 2018 If you’re like me, you use the drawer below your oven to store cookie sheets, cutting boards, and whatever
My Favorite Jazz Club is Closing
Dear Jazz Standard Community, It is with great sadness that USHG shares that Jazz Standard and Blue Smoke Flatiron will not be reopening on 27th Street. We have explored every avenue to arrive