Naya Ellis, a 14-year-old girl from New Orleans has created the WingItt, an innovative wristwatch designed to detect early signs of a stroke. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke early and seeking fast…
The George Floyd Memorial Scholarship offered at North Central University (NCU) in Minneapolis is being sued for discriminating against students who are not Black. The federal complaint accuses the institution of violating the Civil Rights…
The world wastes an estimated 2.5 billion tons of food every year. Leading the way is the United States which discards nearly 60 million tons annually, more food than any other country in the world.…
From sports to music and television, African-Americans have dominated Forbes’ 2024 world celebrity billionaires list. The iconic figures have captured the public’s imagination and built empires to rival the world’s wealthiest. Interestingly, the bulk of…
The pandemic unequivocally changed how we work. It shook up the traditional workplace setup and ushered in the remote work era. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million employed adults in the U.S.…
Ideas and beliefs become traditions after being passed down generations. Traditions capture the essence of a culture, understand their needs and aspirations and manifest innovative measures to build and protect community. They are tested by…
Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies has died at the age of 88. His family, in a statement, said Amos died from complications with dementia at his home in Honolulu. “With…
Freddie Figgers is the proverbial stone that the builders rejected. Abandoned as a newborn next to a dumpster, he was adopted by an elderly couple in rural Florida. His spirit was crushed when he discovered…
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