Status of Chokehold Prohibitions in the U.S. The death of George Floyd during a routine arrest by Minneapolis police officers sparked a global movement calling for an end to brutality, racial injustice, and rampant misconduct by law enforcement agencies. George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a veteran officer who placed the full weight of his…
George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers has made abundantly clear what the Black Lives Matter movement stands for. In the days and weeks since Floyd was murdered, we’ve seen unrelenting waves of protests across the country and even around the world. Protesters gathered in all the expected places, starting with where…
“Daddy changed the world,” said George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter. In the weeks following Floyd’s unjust death and the Black Lives Matter protests that followed, the world indeed has been changed. George Floyd became known for his untimely death in Police custody, but he was so much more than this, and he was changing the world…
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…
Another world wide event has been postponed due to the devastating effects of the pandemic-causing coronavirus. Veteran IOC member Dick Pound has announced that the Tokyo Olympics will be postponed, probably to 2021. During the last week, in light of the social distancing edicts being implemented in countries globally, it had become increasingly obvious to…
On Saturday March 21st legendary DJ D-Nice hosted what is probably the worlds largest online party to date. The party was attended by celebrities like Michelle Obama, Oprah, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz and even Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden. Going by the hashtag #ClubQuarantine, the party started in the late afternoon and continued well…
Many people have a ton of questions about the coronavirus and how to handle it. There is an abundance of information in the internet and you should always double check with your local health department or your doctors. Here is a summary of some of the most common questions people have: Q. What are the…
According to the NYS Health Department, self love may be the best and safest love – for now. Coronavirus and the pandemic have fundamentally changed how we live our lives and how we socialize. And that means sexual socialization as well. The guide encourages people to have sex by themselves or only with people/partners they…
Imagine your brain in a petri dish. Imagine your brain forming its own network and processing information outside of your body. Imagine a few of your brain cells called organoids or more commonly known as “minibrains reproducing and processing information that could potentially heal itself and prevent brain disease. Scientists are using organoids to study…
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 on the Continent, Accra is home to a burgeoning technology scene, but none of the participants in this scene ever imagined that their city…
