When discussing the issue of ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity, many people think about the United States because of its history; after all, America is a country that has been largely shaped by immigration. Once we look beyond North America, however, we start seeing countries with far greater rates of diversity, to wit: Tanzania, Uganda,…
At the recent Y Combinator Demo Day, an event that brings together promising technology startups with prospective investors, one company particularly stood out in terms of future vision. 54gene, a biotechnology company founded by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong of Nigeria, was the Y Combinator startup that really caught the attention of venture capital firms because the…
In the animated comic sitcom “The Jetsons,” which enjoyed popularity between 1962 to 1963, the eponymous family traveled around Orbit City in a flying car. The Space Age backdrop of this series was fun, stylish and quirky at the time, but it has proven to be quite successful at predicting the technological future in terms…
In late May 2019, Facebook users who follow topics of interest related to politics in the United States were shocked to find a peculiar video in their newsfeeds. The video showed Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, speaking to an audience about her recent participation in an event held at the Rose Garden.…
Prince Harry has been a passionate advocate for mental health support for a while and he’s not slowing down on the cause anytime soon. In fact, Mr. Meghan Markle is going to be taking his advocacy to the next level by teaming up with another icon of American royalty. Harry and Oprah will join forces…
Accra, the coastal capital city of Ghana, is known for its sunny beaches, busy maritime ports, and the magnificent Academy of African Music and Arts. Similar to other major metropolitan areas in the Mother Continent, Accra is home to a burgeoning technology scene, but none of the participants in this scene ever imagined that their…
One of the most contentious technology companies in history plans to operate a flying taxi service by the year 2023. Uber, the personal transportation service that has thoroughly disrupted the traditional taxicab business model around the world, is working on a platform to provide aerial ridesharing in metropolitan areas by means of self-flying vertical takeoff…
After a ban that lasted nearly five years, trophy hunting for elephants has resumed in Botswana, a nation that made headlines in 2015 for its decision to ban all game hunting after the infamous incident involving the killing of Cecil, a protected lion, by an American dentist who paid for the right to hunt inside…
In mid-May, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio became the latest candidate to throw his hat into the 2020 presidential elections ring. The Mayor, who is affiliated with the Democratic Party, made the announcement during a national “Good Morning America” broadcast on ABC, and he is joining a crowded field: 252 Democrats have registered…
Without question, Janet Jackson is an icon. From her music to her style, her decades-long career is proof of her limitless talent and appeal. This week, Ms Jackson celebrated her 53rd birthday, looking as amazing as ever and still at the top of her game. Metamorphosis in Las Vegas Coinciding with her birthday week, the…
