by Toter - 1 month ago
A Miami Uber driver was apprehended over the weekend after brandishing a firearm at a passenger, an incident widely circulated on social media. Authorities charged 23-year-old Jennifer Benitez with aggravated assault using a deadly weapon. The arrest warrant reveals that Benitez became embroiled in...
by Toter - 1 month ago
As graduation season unfolds, approximately 3,953 high school seniors from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will traverse the stage to receive their diplomas. The final day for students is Friday, May 23, with ceremonies commencing Wednesday, May 21. Most will take place at the Lawrence Joel Vet...
by Toter - 1 month ago
On the evening of May 20, Pennsylvania experienced a pivotal Election Night, highlighted by significant victories for Black women in the Democratic races for the Pittsburgh Public School Board Directors and Common Pleas Court judges.Amanda Green-Hawkins emerged as a standout, amassing over 93,000 v...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Diversity training reaches its peak effectiveness when personalized, reveals new research published in the journal Applied Psychology. Collaborating with Andrew Bryant, I developed an algorithm to detect participants' psychological personas during training. This system dynamically adjusts content, p...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Elon Musk successfully navigated post-apartheid Black ownership regulations in South Africa, enabling him to launch his Starlink service. Citing these laws as “blatantly racist,” Musk’s workaround aims to placate President Trump, who has historically accused South Africa of perpetrating “genocide” a...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Epic is indeed the fitting term for the groundbreaking new theme park emerging at Universal Studios. After 26 years, Orlando proudly introduces Epic Universe, marking the region's first significant theme park development in decades. The Atlanta Voice visited during its grand opening on May 22, showc...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Since her relationship with Jeff Bezos became known in 2019, Lauren Sánchez has transformed into a significant icon within contemporary culture. A striking former television journalist, her changing appearance has sparked dialogues regarding possible cosmetic alterations. Critics constantly analyze...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Headlines frequently spotlight the conflict between former President Donald Trump’s administration and prestigious institutions like Harvard and Columbia. However, these elite universities cater to merely a fractional segment of the nearly 20 million undergraduates nationwide. As an associate profes...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Industry analysts are questioning whether recent changes to the SBA's lending policies prioritize safety or seek to erase the legacy of Joe Biden. Reports from Forbes highlight that Black-owned businesses are losing SBA-backed deals as new regulations, introduced on June 1, toughen the requirements...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Sacramento Republic FC is advancing its vision for a new downtown stadium in the Railyards, having submitted essential documentation to the city’s planning division before an important city council meeting scheduled for June. On Tuesday, club president Todd Dunivant revealed the filing, which seeks...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Whether legal or not, Black women face the highest eviction rates. A recent study revealed that Black women of reproductive age, who experienced eviction during their lives, reported inferior health outcomes. Researchers surveyed over 1,400 Black women in three Michigan counties, discovering that a...
by Toter - 1 month ago
NFL owners have unanimously granted approval for players to partake in flag football at the 2028 Olympics. The decision, made during the spring meetings in Minnesota, empowers the league to negotiate essential safety measures and scheduling logistics with the NFL Players Association and Olympic aut...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Jesse Hagopian initially encountered Malcolm X not through scholarly sources but through Spike Lee's iconic 1992 film. “It ignited my desire for deeper exploration,” Hagopian, an educator and director of the Zinn Education Project, reflects. He remembers that delving into Malcolm's autobiography dur...
by Toter - 1 month ago
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a civil rights inquiry into Chicago's hiring practices, following a letter sent to the mayor's office shared widely on social media. This announcement came on Monday, a day after Mayor Brandon Johnson articulated his vision for his administration during a...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Though Jeremy Martin has a limited presence at local art festivals, his impact was undeniable at the recent 42nd annual Magic City Art Connection (MCAC) at Sloss Furnaces, where he proudly claimed a prestigious award. “I’m still new to festivals,” remarked Martin, who received the coveted Joe Piper...