READ THE ROOM.
READ THE ROOM.
A flight to Rome, a train through Tuscany, a medieval town, and a few days with my best friend are giving me something I did not realize I needed: room to remember that my life is still mine, too. In two hours, I will land in Rome. Even writing that sentence feels strange. Rome. I …
The unemployment rate rarely tells the whole story. In June 2026, the unemployment rate for Black women age 20 and older was 5.7 percent. That was lower than the 7.1 percent recorded in February. That sounds like progress. A deeper look at the numbers tells a different story. Between February and June 2026: Employment measure …
On a recent flight, one man stood out. He said please. He said thank you. He said excuse me. The words required seconds. Their effect lasted through every exchange. He acknowledged the people serving him, respected the shared space around him, and communicated with awareness. The rest of the cabin offered plenty of room for …
