Ok, let’s call a thing a thing. Right now, it feels like the internet belongs to Michael Jackson. Between the excitement around the biopic Michael, the dance reenactments flooding social media, and longtime fans revisiting the music, people are once again talking about what made Michael Jackson unforgettable: the level of excellence he brought to his craft. The precision. The discipline. The ability to make difficult things look effortless. And honestly? A lot of BIPOC profes

By: Dr. Lisa Marie Lee Photo by cottonbro studio from Pexels: The U.S. Department of Education’s new policy redefining what counts as a “professional degree” - set to take effect July 1, 2026 - has ignited a wave of concern, not because the change is technical, but because the impact is human . And human impact is where evaluation begins. When you strip away the political packaging, the new rule does something dangerously simple:It downgrades graduate programs dominated by

Let’s be honest—having a “work bestie” can make your job feel a whole lot better. They’re the person you Slack first. The one you vent to after a weird meeting. The one who gets it when something feels off. And if you are a lovely millennial and Gen Z’er, work friendships aren’t just nice to have—they feel necessary. For many BIPOC professionals, that connection can feel even deeper. When you find someone who understands the unspoken dynamics, the tone shifts, the side-eyes…