Practically Visit the International Space Station
After months of social distancing and staying at home, many people experience strong travel cravings. And given that we are still caught up in a […]
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Donate to These Anti-Racism and Mental Health Organizations
In addition to physical abuse associated with systemic racism, it also has serious mental health consequences. Generations of collective trauma are now combined with anxiety […]
Continue reading »How to Cook the Most Popular Foods in Every State
The confinement at home over the past few months has caused many people to discover or rediscover home cooking. From sourdough to banana bread, we […]
Continue reading »This Interactive Map Shows Which Countries Are Open for Travel
On the eve of summer, it’s hard not to think about travel. This is not only the traditional vacation season, but also the months where […]
Continue reading »How to Attend DC Jazz Festival Performances Virtually
Like many other live events this year, the DC Jazz Festival has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t […]
Continue reading »Host or Attend a Virtual Dinner to Discuss the Race in America
Demonstrations have taken place in all 50 states since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd on May 25. And while thousands of people took part, many […]
Continue reading »This Is What Blacks Want From White Allies
Earlier this week, I created a post that I thought would create space and moment for blacks to state exactly what they need from their […]
Continue reading »Use a Chatbot to Speed up Amazon Returns
When you have a problem with an order on Amazon and need to make a return or request a refund, you will likely seek help […]
Continue reading »How to Start Your Own Podcast
For many of us, podcasts are a favorite way to keep up with the news or keep ourselves entertained while we exercise, commute to work, […]
Continue reading »What Does It Mean When the City Does Not Register New Deaths From COVID-19
On Wednesday, for the first time since March 12, New York City reported no new deaths from COVID-19. By comparison, during its mid-April peak, New […]
Continue reading »Protest Is a Hack
Protests are doing shit. Whether you are celebrating Independence Day, Pride or Martin Luther King Day, you know that public demonstrations, even riots, have forced […]
Continue reading »Let’s Cancel the Police
Abolishing the police – or at least its essential protection to the point that they constitute only a minimal presence in our communities – may […]
Continue reading »How to Make Sour Pickled Cherries
Earlier this week I made a jar of pickled cherries and loved them. They are good on cheese platters and good in salads, but they […]
Continue reading »How to Create an “SOS” Shortcut for Android With Action Blocks
Android: If you’re in a situation where you need to send a quick message to a friend or loved one because shit is about to […]
Continue reading »Quickly Remove Backgrounds From Your Images With This App
iOS: It is easy to find guides on blurring or removing background images on the web, but almost all of them require a desktop computer […]
Continue reading »What to Do If You Are Arrested During a Protest
When attending a protest, it is important to know your rights. In the video above, we speak with Attorney Marianne Kayshian, Senior Attorney at Brooklyn […]
Continue reading »How to Get a Full Body Workout With a Pair of Paper Plates
Even if your gym reopens, it’s safer to stay at home as much as possible, which is why we’re going to dedicate this month to […]
Continue reading »Pre-Sort Your Donations Before Thrift Stores Reopen
If your coping with boredom during the first few weeks of shelter involved a serious effort to chill out, you know what the last weeks […]
Continue reading »Should You Be Bringing Back Your 2020 Minimum Distributions?
If you took the required minimum allocations from your traditional IRA or 401 (k) in 2020, you may be able to get them back. The […]
Continue reading »How to Prepare Alcoholic Slush in a Soup Container
Every Friday morning I make a cocktail, not because I need it, but because my job requires it. (I live on the West Coast, you […]
Continue reading »Why Today’s Upbeat Unemployment Report Still Not Good News
In contrast to the gloom that has reigned over the economy since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the country’s employment status actually improved in […]
Continue reading »Watch Black Creators Movies for Free on the Criterion Channel
While ongoing protests against police brutality against black Americans are re-emphasizing the importance of raising the voice of black writers, artists, thinkers and creators, Criterion […]
Continue reading »This Is the Best Way to Stack Bagels.
As a lifelong New Yorker, I know what the perfect bagel is. (This is a bagel for everything.) I know how to cook it. (Lightly […]
Continue reading »I Deleted Photos From IOS Album and Now They Are Gone for Good?
I love a good scavenger hunt – not when the search targets are “photos that I wanted to keep forever on my device, but now […]
Continue reading »How to Support Black Journalists
This week, the New York Times decided to publish a highly problematic and dangerous article by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton advocating the use of military […]
Continue reading »Keep a Fully Charged Phone Battery at Home
Portable cell phone battery chargers have saved my bacon on my travels more than once. From over-energizing my iPhone taking vacation photos, to using Google […]
Continue reading »How to Find and Support a Black Business Locally and Online
As protests against racial injustice and police brutality continue across the country, you may have heard calls to support black-owned businesses. The pandemic and its […]
Continue reading »How to Quickly Blur Faces in Photos
Just like turning off GPS on your phone or limiting the data you share with Google , people have a right to digital privacy, but […]
Continue reading »What to Watch Tonight, June 4, 2020
Looking for something to see tonight? Every day we search and highlight the best viewing options around. Yesterday we covered a country concert in support […]
Continue reading »Brush the Shrimp With a Little Mayonnaise Before Grilling
The layer of fat on and around the food is key if you want to keep it from getting stuck on the grill grates, especially […]
Continue reading »What to Watch This Weekend, June 5-7, 2020
Looking for something to see tonight? Every day we search and highlight the best viewing options around. Yesterday we covered the Pride Month virtual party, […]
Continue reading »How to Buy a Phone With a Recorder
If you plan to protest and don’t want to risk your expensive smartphone – or just want to be as anonymous as possible while you’re […]
Continue reading »What Do You Want to Hear From the White Allies?
This is an incredibly difficult and emotional time for our country and the whole world. The countless deaths of blacks at the hands of the […]
Continue reading »Use Your FSA Money to Donate Supplies to Street Medics
If you usually have cash in your flexible expense medical account (FSA) at the end of the year, you don’t have to wait until December […]
Continue reading »How to Quickly Uninstall the New Cortana App on Windows 10
The new Windows 10 version 2004 update is rolling out slowly to compatible devices, although some users will wait a little longer for it . […]
Continue reading »Why You Should Wear a Mask at Your Next Interview
Now that more and more states are opening up, job seekers may find themselves in a position to decide how to approach a face-to-face interview. […]
Continue reading »How Can We End Police Violence?
Whether it is the recent deaths of George Floyd and Breona Taylor at the hands of officers or the numerous violent demonstrations against peaceful protesters […]
Continue reading »You Should Make Honey Bun Waffles
You’ll probably be shocked to learn that I don’t really care about prepackaged snacks, whether it’s the hostess or little Debra. I don’t need Sno […]
Continue reading »How to Set a 50/20/30 Budget
There are many different budgeting methods you can try to determine the best way to manage your money. But while budget guides may mention these […]
Continue reading »Call Your Mayor About These Specific Police Reforms
Police department policies on the use of force can have a huge impact on the number of people they kill. Campaign Zero has identified eight […]
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