If you haven’t heard about it, a popular trend that started on the TikTok app and then found its way to Twitter called the #VogueChallenge lit up the social media channels. Though this latest trend is new, the concept is not unique to social media followers. The idea is to edit magazine cover art to…
George Floyd was murdered by members of the Minneapolis Police Department on May 25, 2020. Less than 24 hours later Black Lives Matter movement kicked off a series of protests and rallies in various American cities. It did not take long for solidarity demonstrations to go global despite the risky backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.…
Feel Good By Doing Good As A Virtual Volunteer: Volunteering doesn’t only do good, it feels good. Altruistic behavior makes people feel better about themselves. With the current coronavirus pandemic keeping most of the population in lockdown, people are considering opportunities to help others from home. Virtual volunteering is also convenient for individuals with mobility or…
M Technology has undeniably made many aspects of modern life easier. Within the sector, a number of specialized industries have sprouted. Fintech (Finance + Technology) is one booming example. Fintech uses technology (everything from mobile apps to Artificial Intelligence) to transform financial and banking services while solving problems for users. One standout is the Cashmere…
The lack of women nominees for Best Director category at this year’s Academy Awards in February made waves, with Greta Gerwig’s (Little Women) perceived snub causing quite a bit of heartburn all around. It is true that only five women have ever been nominated and only one – Katheryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) – has…
A week before Super Tuesday, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders may have thought he would be taking a victory lap in Vermont as a precursor to taking front-runner control of the Democratic Party. Instead, Joe Biden earned the moniker “the comeback kid” once so aptly applied to Bill Clinton way back in 1992. In a superior…
The use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology has sprung numerous debates related to privacy. In some countries, face recognition is used for mass surveillance purposes. Such is the case in China, where you cannot get a new SIM card for your smartphone unless your face is scanned. In the case of technology startup Clearview AI,…
Lizzo looked “Good As Hell” as she ruled the runaway at the 2020 Grammys. Though the mood was rendered somber by the sudden death of NBA star Kobe Bryant earlier that day, the star oozed old school glamour in shimmering gold while dripping in $2 million worth of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds. Lizzo kept her makeup…
Award-winning rapper Cardi B has wrapped up her West African tour. The trip included performances in Nigeria and Ghana, memorable moments with fans, and some meaningful acts of philanthropy. Writing for Quartz Africa, Saratu Abiola describes Cardi B’s time in Africa as “refreshing” for both the way she embraced the people and the positive representation…
Tyler Perry officially launched his historic film studio in Atlanta with a star-studded party a few weeks ago. Famous friends and celebrities like Oprah, Beyoncé, and Spike Lee were in attendance. The party was a celebration not just of Perry being the first African American to own a major studio but also a celebration of…
