George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers has sparked riots, Black Lives Matter protests, and civil unrest from people of every race in hundreds of big cities and small towns around the country. The backlash against police and law enforcement institutions has been intense and relentless, and the tragedy may sadly be…
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…
Smartphone penetration in Africa is estimated to be around 45%, generally lower compared to the rest of the world, but surprisingly high when considering how challenging it is to deploy adequate wireless communications infrastructure in many parts of the Continent. Nonetheless, nearly 75% of the African population has access to SIM-based services, which means that…
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…
President Elect Joe Biden is the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Georgia in 28 years. As has been widely reported, much of the credit for his strong showing in theSouthern state goes to Stacey Abrams. Abrams, the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate who lost to Brian Kemp in a bitterly disputed race, put her chin…
On January 5th 2021, Georgia will be in a position to decide the balance of power in the Unites States Senate. Stakes are high in the runoff featuring Democratic contenders Raphael Warnock and John Ossoff, and Republicans Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue . As required by state law, none of the candidates polled above the…
Trump followers and supporters across America watching the initial returns on election day must have been buoyed up with a false sense of euphoric optimism. It looked as if the incumbent surely would win, with the blue wall of Wisconsin, Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania all GOP red on the map. The margins were so hugely…
Kamal Harris made history on Saturday November 7th as the first female, and first Black vice president elected in the United States. Kamala, the daughter of two immigrants from India and Jamaica, has spoken about how her heritage has shaped her view of the world. Kamala’s father, Donald Harris, is a retired Stanford economics professor,…
