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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onSeptember 12, 2012
In today's link roundup: Twitter gets color-struck. Plus: Philly schools slash obesity rates.
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by Stacy-Ann Ellis onAugust 30, 2012
Stars use Twitter to express feelings about the reported suicide of the veteran music exec.
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by Genetta M. Adams onAugust 11, 2012
Is it fair to judge the U.S. Olympic hurdler on her looks more than for her athletic ability?
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August 9, 2012
Celebrities tweet wishes and tributes on what would have been the late singer's 49th birthday.
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by Hillary Crosley onJuly 28, 2012
The tech giant is looking to get into social media.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJune 27, 2012
In today's link roundup: The old Dave Chappelle skit is getting some new life as a trending topic. Plus: Promoter wants Drake and Chris Brown to fight for $1 million each.
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by Stephanie Humphrey onJune 12, 2012
Tech2Go: Applying online is a good start, but use these tools to get yourself hired.
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by Kirsten West Savali onMay 11, 2012
Reflecting on a viral video of a young girl being assaulted over a Twitter controversy, Clutch magazine's Kristen West Savali argues that any business willing to be the conduit for youth violence should be held responsible for its actions.
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by Stephanie Humphrey onMay 8, 2012
Tech2Go: If you snap photos using your mobile device, you'll love shooting video with this app.
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by John McWhorter onFebruary 14, 2012
Homophobic displays by blacks hurt our ability to demand racial equality from the rest of society.
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