Changing the Prognosis As cancer rates and fatalities dip for most Americans, Black people suffer disproportionately. Understanding the reasons is key to reversing this troubling trend. By Bev Lucas If you’re a baby boomer or gen X, there’s a good chance you remember when a diagnosis of cancer was...

Recent developments are making work-life balance more challenging By Carla Bell Between attacks on corporate DEI initiatives—a ripple effect of the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in higher education last June—and post-pandemic return-to-office mandates, there are mixed signals at the intersection of race, gender, and age, especially...

Strategies for Being a Better Listener When you use active listening skills, you not only hear what others have to say, but you also understand the message, tune into the speaker’s emotions, and have enough insight to provide feedback. Research suggests that managers spend 63 percent...

Corporate Jargon We Should Retire The buzzwords we use may change over time, but the annoyance factor stays the same. Here are some of the most cringeworthy buzzwords from 20 years ago and their eyeroll–inducing counterparts today. —Tamara E. Holmes ...

Here’s how to understand the recent rise in interest rates—and navigate the impact of inflation on your pocketbook By Sheryl Nance-Nash The Federal Reserve announced a rise in interest rates in late July, after having hit the pause button in June on raising rates. The Fed also hinted...

Washington, DC By Blessing Ntekume Perhaps more than any other city in the country, Washington, DC, is where history and culture—along with an awareness that consequential decisions are being made in nearby halls of power—combine to create an unforgettable experience for visitors. From iconic landmarks and leafy parks...