Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Fierce HIV Activism + More News

Me with Emmy Award-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph

Some news items I thought were worth your time: • The Advocate: You must read this terrific profile of Emmy Award-winner (and original Dreamgirl) Sheryl Lee Ralph and her decades-long fierce activism against HIV/AIDS. (The photo above was the first time I met the luminous Ms. Ralph). Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Fierce HIV Activism + More News”

Report: GDP Surged At 4.9% In Third Quarter

Q3 spending surged in the U.S. as Americans felt confident spending money (image via Depositphotos)

According to the Commerce Department, gross domestic product surged at a 4.9% annual rate over the summer as the job market continued strong, and falling inflation gave Americans confidence to spend on goods and services. This news comes on the heels of solid 2%-plus readings in the first two quarters of the year. Not quite the doom and gloom you keep hearing about from some folks.  Continue reading “Report: GDP Surged At 4.9% In Third Quarter”