Labor Day

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shares some tips — August 31, 2022 Candace J. Dixon Although the number of passengers decreased dramatically during the pandemic, Labor Day is usually a busy weekend for travel as it signals the end of the summer, and travel has once again increased significantly this year for both business and pleasure. 12.7 million passengers…

Some affluent fools in the 1800s decided that wearing white after Labor Day was something the ordinary person was not allowed to do. If you had money, you would travel to warmer climates in the fall and winter so you could wear white beyond the last weekend of summer. It…

Working in predominately white institutions (PWIs) has worn me out — This week we celebrated Labor Day and I want to salute all the Black and brown people who muster up enough strength to work for predominately white institutions (PWIs) where we’re paid less for the same job titles with more effort and credentials. Happy Labor Day to Black people who…

Happy Labor Day! This is your friendly reminder that Labor Day is a holiday that celebrates the achievements of US workers throughout history. It has nothing to do with the military — a common misconception many US folk have. Thanks to the efforts of unions and other organized workers, we…