That moment was one of many efforts to reshape me into a version of Black womanhood palatable to predominantly white nonprofits. What feels subtle to others is glaringly apparent to Black women — it is our daily reality. Tema Okun’s work on white supremacy culture shows how perfectionism, fear of conflict, and control thrive in progressive organizations. The moment I understood that no matter how much I code-switch, smile, submit or adapt, I will never be the right kind of Black woman. Because she doesn’t exist; she was imagined to keep Black women quiet.

There's been an exciting development on the future of Bridgerton LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIXBridgerton bosses have revealed that fans’ next trip to The Ton is mere months away. On Monday morning, Netflix shared an exciting preview video for season four, which revealed some good news and bad news for Bridgerton devotees. AdvertisementFirst, the good news: Bridgerton will be back on our screens early next year. Watch the teaser for yourself below:It was previously confirmed that the new batch of episodes will focus on Benedict Bridgerton, portrayed in the first three seasons by Luke Thompson. An official Netflix synopsis previously teased: “The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict.

Vance did not rule out the possibility of President Donald Trump invoking the Insurrection Act when asked directly about it in a Sunday interview. “Are you seriously considering invoking the Insurrection Act?” host Kristen Welker asked Vance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” as the two discussed the deployment of troops to U.S. cities. “Right now, he hasn’t felt he needed to.”The vice president’s comments come as Trump raised the prospect of using the Insurrection Act last week and as NBC News has reported that the move has been under discussion among White House officials. Under the Insurrection Act, the president can deploy the military to address a rebellion or civil unrest, though it’s rarely been enacted. Because Truth Still Matters Your Support Fuels Our Mission Your Support Fuels Our Mission Your Support Fuels Our Reporting In a time of misinformation and noise, HuffPost stays grounded in facts and empathy.

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I’m on contract!” That amounted to a decent income I counted on since leaving a full-time job to raise my then 3-year-old. In fact, two of my articles were immediately reassigned, and my dismissal was announced to coworkers, who sent sympathy emails. This woman wasn’t just my boss; we had gone out for drinks and dinners multiple times, and she had come to my baby shower. I couldn’t wrap my brain around how she could be so heartless and cruel — and frankly, I never forgot it. I wanted to turn my back and pretend she didn’t exist, but she was too quick.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump appeared to forget that he was the president during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot in Washington, D.C. — and instead blamed former President Joe Biden and “The Biden FBI” for the violent and unprecedented attack. “THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6,” Trump wrote at 12:38 a.m in a Truth Social post. !”AdvertisementTrump made the false claim despite the fact that Biden was not sworn into office until two weeks later on Jan. 20, 2021, during the inauguration. On Jan. 6, 2021, Trump told his supporters at his “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington, D.C., to “fight like hell” against what he claimed was a stolen election. President Donald Trump is making false claims the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was former President Joe Biden's fault.

Chappell Roan may be “HOT TO GO!” but she’s definitely not cool with ICE. Chappell Roan, seen here at an August festival in Budapest, Hungary, said "Fuck ICE" during a sold-out concert in the Los Angeles-area on Friday. Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, carved time out of her Sunday to knock the Grammy-winner in a shady statement to TMZ. September numbers from Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) show 71.5% of Department of Homeland Security detainees have no criminal convictions. The nonpartisan research organization calculates its statistics from government data, largely obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests.

So we asked six notable pastry chefs what their red flags are when it comes to the dessert menu, and why they’d opt to skip the course. “I won’t say the name, but I remember going to a restaurant that’s famous for their cheesecakes,” said Gus Castro, pastry chef for pastry chef for Alpharetta, Georgia’s Foundation Social Eatery and formerly for fellow Michelin star-winning restaurant Lazy Betty. AdvertisementCrème Brûlée“Crème brûlée is one dessert I never order,” said Daniella Lea Rada, the executive pastry chef for Signia by Hilton Atlanta’s five dining outlets. Carelys Vasquez, executive pastry chef for the Forth Hotel Atlanta, said, “They tend to taste of artificial flavor enhancers,” something the both she and Reada have become highly sensitive to in their careers as pastry chefs. Apparently, wrong, according to our panel of pastry chefs.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGVice President JD Vance said he doesn’t know about a recording of border czar Tom Homan reportedly accepting a $50,000 bribe from undercover FBI agents in September 2024. After George Stephanopoulos asked Vance if Homan kept the $50,000, Vance called the story a “ridiculous smear.”Advertisement“George, you’ve covered this story ad nauseam,” Vance said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” “Tom Homan did not take a bribe. It’s a ridiculous smear, and the reason you guys are going after Tom Homan so aggressively is because he’s doing the job of enforcing the law. “He did not take a bribe,” Vance said. “I asked you whether Tom Homan accepted $50,000 as was heard on an audiotape recorded by the FBI in September 2024 and you did not answer the question.”

President Trump traveled to Walter Reed to visit with troops and receive a medical check up. AdvertisementTrump thinks there is a narrow window to reshape the Mideast and reset long-fraught relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Trump wants to expand the Abraham AccordsMuch of Gaza has been reduced to rubble and rebuilding is expected to take years. AdvertisementUnder the deal, Israel agreed to reopen five border crossings, which will help ease the flow of food and other supplies into Gaza, parts of which are experiencing famine. Roughly 200 U.S. troops will be sent to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private-sector players.

A volley of tariffs were introduced, raised and reduced in the year’s first half, igniting retaliation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping. That truce showed signs of fizzling this week, though, with China announcing strict new limits on exports of rare earth minerals crucial to high-tech products. Trump, in turn, threatened an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports by Nov. 1 and export controls on American software. But China may sense an opening, with Trump challenged by a government shutdown and the impacts of the ongoing trade war. American soybean farmers who long relied on Chinese sales are now being passed over for exports from Brazil, Argentina and elsewhere.

People packed up to leave, but I kept turning over his words, which felt big and heavy. I’ve frequently encountered the notion that a woman without kids is somehow absolved of all life’s burdens and efforts. But even in these circles of sisterhood, I have found it hard to convey the unique perception women without kids face. The Last Woman In Line Said 3 Words That Changed My Life Forever. She is currently writing her first book, a firsthand account about life and experiences of women in medicine.

Lewis Goodall and Priti Patel on LBC. LBCA presenter on LBC clashed with Priti Patel after she defended Robert Jenrick for complaining about not seeing another “white face” during a 90-minute visit to Birmingham. AdvertisementOn LBC on Sunday, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel used her own personal experiences to back up Jenrick’s point. Advertisement“If he’d seen you, if he’d seen Kemi Badenoch walking down that street, he would just have said ‘well they’re not white, so they’re poorly integrated’. pic.twitter.com/7I7ZvQ2kti — LBC (@LBC) October 12, 2025

“Mom, how do I get rid of these wrinkles?” My 17-year-old daughter Amelia tugs at her oversized T-shirt ― the one with the red race car on the front ― that she wears over her cut-off shorts. I just put some stuff in there that’ll take them out.”The author's daughter, Amelia. I know many people might be horrified if their daughter saw a pole dancer at such a young age. The author's daughter, Amelia, playing basketball. Courtesy of Kerith MickelsonHer athletic yet soft and feminine frame takes up a lot of space ― space she owns.