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No Deal Reached On Hollywood Actors Contract, Strike Vote To Be Held Thursday

The union representing film and television actors says no deal has been reached with studios and streaming services and its leadership will vote on whether to strike later Thursday, July 13th.

States With The Lowest Tax Burden On Small Businesses

Small businesses contribute significantly to job creation, innovation, and community development. In fact, they account for around 44% of U.S. economic activity and have historically generated about two-thirds of all new jobs.

The Hidden Cost Of Gasoline

The North Seattle Arco station has a long history of leaking, with petroleum products discovered floating in the septic tank beneath it in 1990. One sample taken late last year showed levels of gasoline-related compounds 72 times higher than Washington's allowable limit.

UPS Workers To Vote On Tentative Labor Contract

A vote that could possibly lead to a UPS strike is due Tuesday afternoon as UPS workers will decide on a tentative labor contract.

Navigating Networking Events While Black

To help you make the most of your networking endeavors, here are some essential tips to boost your confidence and effectiveness at important events.

Batteries And Black Workers: The Stakes Of The UAW Strike

The union is pushing to get workers at electric-vehicle battery factories, putting fair wages at the center of reducing emissions.

Remote Work’s Climate Benefits Bypass Black Workers

Working from home reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but racism means we don’t all get the opportunity to have a smaller carbon footprint.

Lawsuit Filed On EPA Regulations And Wood-Burning Stove Standards In Oregon

As concerns about air quality and climate change mount, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented stringent regulations to mitigate, among other things, the impact of wood-burning stoves on the environment.

How Sustainability Has Reached The Forefront For Consumer Products

Years of disruption—the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, economic instability, and climate change—are altering people's attitudes toward what they value, what they buy, and what they expect from manufacturers.

Keith Lee Sparks Debate On Reviewing Black Restaurants

Reviews by the popular food critic often drive business to eateries, but his opinions on restaurants in Atlanta have divided the community.

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