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Yolanda Baruch
@yobwrites.bsky.social
Current: PR & Communications
@cover360ixty, www.cover360ixty.com, Former contributor: @ForbesBlk

A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Proverbs 18:16
America’s biggest employers are sending a clear message: help not wanted.

Tens of thousands of white-collar jobs are disappearing as companies turn to AI and cost-cutting.

The era of safe, stable office work may be ending.
#Economy #AI #Jobs

www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
Tens of Thousands of White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing as AI Starts to Bite
Companies ranging from Amazon to Target are sending workers into an unwelcoming market.
www.wsj.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The City of Charlotte is now offering $80,000 forgivable, interest-free loans to property owners who build small, affordable rental homes on their land.

www.axios.com/local/charlo...
Charlotte's $80K incentive for turning your basement or backyard into housing
Charlotte homeowners can cash in on the city's new ADU program and help ease the affordable housing crunch.
www.axios.com
October 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"After selling more than 250 million units and earning well over $1 billion dollars, the Super Soaker was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2015." via dirtyhistorian on Instagram
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Goldman Sachs’ 2023 Creator Economy report projects the sector will reach $480 billion by 2027, nearly double its current size.

afrotech.com/creator-drea...
The Creator Economy Is Projected To Hit $480 Billion By 2027 — AFROTECH™ And Dream Con Want To Help You Cash In - AfroTech
afrotech.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
🚀 Marian Croak, the brilliant mind behind the tech powering Zoom, FaceTime & WhatsApp, holds 200+ patents and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame!
September 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Larry Ellison is expanding into media. He already has stakes in CBS and Paramount, and reports say he’s eyeing CNN, HBO, and even TikTok.

His moves could reshape how Americans get their news and entertainment.
September 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Disney’s cancellation page reportedly crashed after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, underscoring how quickly consumer sentiment can translate into measurable business impact.

creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
Disney+ cancellation page crashes as customers rush to quit after Kimmel suspension
Thinking of canceling Disney+? You’re not alone—after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, so many people rushed to quit that the cancellation page itself started crashing.
creators.yahoo.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Reposted by Yolanda Baruch
ABC’s decision was announced almost immediately after Nexstar, which owns dozens of ABC stations across the country, said it would no longer air Kimmel’s program. Nexstar is currently seeking approval from Trump’s FCC for a $6.2 billion merger with rival TEGNA.
www.mediaite.com/media/tv/tru...
Trump Predicted Kimmel Would Be Canceled Just Weeks Ago: ‘Gonna Be Going’
ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, just five weeks after President Donald Trump predicted the host would "be going."
www.mediaite.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
A judge ruled Trump cannot fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, a major win in her fight against removal. “Today’s ruling reaffirms the importance of safeguarding Fed independence from illegal political interference,” said her lawyer Abbe Lowell. via @financialtimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Black leadership continues to excel. Marvin Ellison, CEO of Lowe’s, keeps proving he knows how to stay in the black and lead from the front. via @blavity.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
"The labor market has slowed, with economists blaming President Donald Trump's sweeping import tariffs. Labor supply has also declined amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Labor market softness was reinforced by the Fed's "Beige Book" report..." www.reuters.com/business/us-....
US labor market softening as job openings hit 10-month low, hiring remains tepid
U.S. job openings fell to a 10-month low in July and there were more unemployed people than positions available for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, data consistent with easing labor market conditions and supporting expectations the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this month.
www.reuters.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
For Us By Us Network and For Us By Us Studios are producing The $ix Figure Makeover, a new reality show blending elements of "Shark Tank" and "Making The Band," focused on mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs.

For interviews about @cover360ixty or FUBU Network executives, feel free to inbox me.
August 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
With Carolina Wanga stepping down as CEO after a controversial Essence Fest 2025, do you think her resignation opens the door for Essence to rebuild trust with Black audiences, if so, what changes should come next?
August 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM