On July 30, former United States President Barack Obama delivered a touching eulogy in memory of the late civil rights leader and Member of Congress John Lewis. At the Martin Luther King Jr. church in Atlanta, Obama was emphatic when he stated that the U.S. would have never seen an African-American as their highest political leader if…
November 2020 is only four months away and presumptive Democratic-nominee Joe Biden still has a very big decision to make. At a debate in March, Biden committed to selecting a woman as his running mate. His decision will be announced by the first of August. For both those who may find Biden unappealing as a…
In less than one month, Alexis Ohanian shook up Silicon Valley with two major announcements: His immediate departure from the executive board at Reddit and his exit from an incredibly successful venture capital investment firm. Ohanian is a celebrity not only within Silicon Valley but also beyond it because of his marriage to tennis superstar…
Over the last four years, the world’s most popular social network has seen its fair share of scandals and difficulties, but none has hit as hard as the ongoing “Stop the Hate for Profit” campaign mounted by companies such as Coca-Cola, The North Face, the Ford Motor Company, REI, Unilever, and about 420 others as…
Perhaps Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime newcomer when she burst into the political arena in 2018. But what if she was just the first of a wave of young, diverse, progressive politicians committed to pushing the establishment aside to make lasting, positive change? Jamaal Bowman’s success suggests that AOC was actually the initiator in…
Global borders are starting to reopen, as most of the world is beginning to ease pandemic restrictions. But for the European Union, there are being selective as to who they let in. On the block list? The United States. Starting on July 1st, the EU began opening its borders to nonessential travelers. But upon recommendation…
BIndependence Day celebrations will look a bit different this year, for many reasons. The ongoing and worsening pandemic might make you feel like a fun holiday isn’t possible this year. But whether you want to have a backyard celebration with family and friends or you’re hoping to enjoy a larger party with a crowd, it…
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…
People who are not familiar with the world of medical research are prone to envision studies taking place in laboratories where physicians look through microscopes and measure substances using Beaker conical flasks. The reality of most medical research studies, particularly those related to epidemiology and public health, is that they involve statistical observations. In the…
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…
