Category : News

IXplore offers Shortridge high schoolers virtual reality Future Fair

From exploring careers in and outside planes to working on elevator mechanical equipment, Shortridge High School students experienced many opportunities on April 12 at their second annual Future Fair. Student at Shortridge High School tries on a...

Gerrymandering hurts the minority often in unforeseen ways

Gerrymandering is more than math. I have had this conversation many times over the years with a variety of people, and I have been surprised by their surprise almost every time.Whichever party is drawing the maps of legislative districts, of any kind...

Celebrating Black genius: Shifting mindsets and igniting possibility

In a world that often seems to emphasize deficits, disparities, and achievement gaps, we must take a moment to celebrate the brilliance and genius that exists in Black youth as a method for raising student achievement.Growing up in Atlanta, surrounde...

Cincinnati Futures Commission unveils economic revitalization plan

After more than a year of work, officials of the 34-member Cincinnati Futures Commission say they believe Cincinnati is poised to usher in a decade of economic opportunity. After engagement and analysis by experts, the Futures Commission recently pr...

How Black sports agents are making a bigger impact on the business of NFL

The lives of numerous athletes will be changed today as the NFL Draft kicks off in Detroit. Following the excitement of being selected by an NFL franchise, the players and their families will have to get down to business. Salary negotiations are in...

Can the Left Get it Right?

Last month, NBC News Group chairman Cesar Conde hired – then speedily fired – Ronna McDaniel as a political commentator. McDaniel is the immediate past chairperson of the Republican National Committee. Understandably, Conde desires to have a news org...

IndyPL celebrates Día del Niño this weekend

The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) is celebrating Día del Niño during Be My Neighbor Day. Families with young children are invited to experience and learn about being a good neighbor through language and literature during Día del Niño, a tr...

Tuskegee University announces new flight school

Students at Tuskegee University can enroll in a comprehensive course that includes both classroom instruction and hands-on flight training. Upon completion of 120 credit hours and graduating from the 4-year program, they will acquire a bachelor’s...

Discover the power of mental rejuvenation

Beauty comes in all forms, not just products. A mental health reset is a great way to start the week on a positive note and set yourself up for success. Here are some tips for a Monday mental health reset: Set Intentions: Take some time at the b...

IPS superintendent: video of student attack is ‘appalling and disturbing’

Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the district “fell short” for not informing parents that a teacher was accused of filming the alleged abuse of a second grade student with disabilities by a classmate. Johnson also d...

One Man Dead, Another Injured In Gros Islet Shootings

Saint Lucia’s homicide toll so far in 2024 increased to 32 with the fatal shooting of a man in his twenties at Grande Riviere, Gros Islet. Another man sustained gunshot injuries hours earlier in a separate incident. Police have identified the d...

Mellody Hobson announces release of upcoming financial literacy book aimed at teaching children about money

Mellody Hobson, a titan in the world of finance and philanthropy, is set to release a groundbreaking book aimed at empowering young people with essential financial knowledge. Titled ‘Priceless Facts About Money,’ this book promises to unravel the m...

2024 Infiniti QX50 Autograph

The INFINITI QX50 Autograph AWD is a luxurious and advanced 5-passenger crossover SUV, that’s designed for urban dwellers or on-the-road excursions. It combines sophisticated design elements with cutting-edge technology to provide a more than com...

Mayor unveils Nashville’s transportation improvements

NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Freddie O’Connell delivered on his promise to Nashvillians and unveiled the details of his transportation improvement program, Choose How You Move: An All-Access Pass to Sidewalks, Signals, Service, and Safety, which Nashville...

Plaza dedicated to Civil Rights legend

By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — Music City rolled out the red carpet for local icon Diane Nash in celebration of her courage and accomplishments as a pioneering figure in the Civil Rights Movement and the dedication of the Diane Nash Metro Plaz...