On May 10, one of the most anticipated initial public offerings in recent years fizzled on the New York Stock Exchange. Uber, the controversial tech company that started off as a ride-sharing service, failed to impress both institutional investors and day traders alike as the stock did not come anywhere close to its target price…
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, beauty pageants are a quintessential part of American culture. Sadly, like so many other aspects of American culture, pageants have a long history of segregation and racism. This year, beauty pageants have a special, historic significance: three of the reigning beauty queens from the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and…
Usually referred to as just the Met Gala, The Costume Institute Gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is a major fashion event. First held in 1948, the gala is both an opportunity to raise money for the Met’s Costume Institute and to celebrate the grand opening of its latest exhibition. And for the…
On April 29, shortly after his family made the difficult decision of stopping life support, acclaimed filmmaker John Daniel Singleton passed away at the age of 51. Singleton experienced tingling of his lower limbs upon returning from a trip to Costa Rica, where he had thoroughly enjoyed the natural beauty of that Central American country;…
Baby Sussex has arrived! Meghan gave birth to a healthy baby boy early this morning, at 5:26 a.m. local time. According to the palace, the youngest royal weighs 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Prince Harry was by Meghan’s side during labor. Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, was on hand as well, undoubtedly excited to meet her first…
Tech remains one of the fastest growing industries. The number of computer science and IT jobs anticipated in the coming years is large and growing. Black girls who have been empowered by the Black Girls Code program are ready and eager to fill these roles. These brilliant young women are leaders and innovators, each ready…
The first match of the 2019 semifinal phase of the UEFA Champions League tournament was momentous for many reasons, and one of them was the presence of special guest Eliud Kipchoge at the brand-new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Just a couple of days before Tottenham hosted the Amsterdam Ajax at their new clubhouse, Kipchoge…
Humanitarian author Dave Eggers, known for quirky best-sellers such as A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, is currently on a tour promoting his latest novel, The Parade, which centers on the lives of two foreign contractors working on a civil engineering project in South Sudan. Eggers is not a stranger to writing about this troubled African…
Bronx Brains and Beauty: AOC, Cardi B and JLo are regular news-makers known for their catchy nicknames. They have each overcome many obstacles to get where they are yet they all remain true to their Bronx roots. All three are strong and successful women with both brains and beauty. These ladies sometimes even reference one…
Seeking Closer Diplomatic Relations, Hungary Offers More Scholarships to Kenyan Students. In late March and early April, government officials from Kenya and Hungary met in Budapest for the purpose of increasing diplomatic relations and discussing matters such as trade, health and education. The Kenyan group invited to Hungary was headed by Justin Muturi, Speaker of…
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…
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…
