Suits actor Wendell Pierce denied housing in New York over race
Story by Shahana Yasmin Wendell Pierce has revealed that his application for an apartment in New York’s Harlem was denied allegedly because of his race. “For those of you who…
How to Accept What Is Good Enough
The importance of redefining success on your terms. KEY POINTS “I’ve gone through my life trying to reach all of these milestones of success. I graduated college with honors, got…
The 30 Best Tequilas for 2024
by TIM MCKIRDY PHOTOGRAPHY: GABRIELLE JOHNSON As tequila inches in on vodka’s title of best-selling spirit in the U.S., the agave sector continues to evolve, adapt, and entice. For every…
7 Of The Best New Bourbons On The Market
by John Mariani Earlier this year on his video blog spirits expert and author of Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey Fred Minnick posed the question…
Healing Yourself With Greatness
The false promise of perfectionism: Achieving lofty goals won’t fix everything. THE BASICS KEY POINTS Character is humility. Our patients sometimes ask us: What is a good person? And we…
Why Is the Way You Approach Your Day So Important?
How you choose to “meet” the world can impact your health, joy, and success. KEY POINTS How much of your day is engaged in things you’d rather not be doing?…
The Simple Strategy That Fires Up Your Creativity
Being creative requires a daily commitment, rather than occasional actions. by Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D. KEY POINTS Source: Jundecheng/Pixabay Think back to your childhood. You made up your own songs,…
Louisiana’s Sane Senate
“Moderate” may not be the right word to describe Louisiana’s Senate, but its members are saving us from some of Jeff Landry’s worst impulses Robert Mann Sometimes, a governor or…
Supreme Court clears way for Louisiana congressional map with 2 Black districts
The ruling could be a boon for Democrats and Black voters if the map is used for the November elections. The Supreme Court order cited the principle that states and…
The messy SCOTUS drama about Black voters in Louisiana, explained
Multiple federal courts are fighting over Louisiana’s illegal racial gerrymander. By Ian Millhiser Ian Millhiser is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution,…