Written by Written by Dr. Reynold Verret As college tuition rises and the job market evolves, many recognize that many valued occupations do not require a four-year degree. Today’s most in-demand jobs – from electricians to nurses to solar installers – often require specialized training, not a traditional four-year degree. The Educational Data Initiative has reported that tuition and … Continue reading “HBCUs Still Matter: A Path To Social Mobility”
Breast cancer journeys often involve seeking a plethora of treatments and recovery aids, including comfort garments, wigs, and skincare. For individuals trying to identify items that address changes in hair texture, challenges with skincare, and other specific healing needs that might be helpful during and after breast cancer treatment, it can be especially daunting. A … Continue reading “Beyond Awareness: 7 Black-Owned Businesses Aiding The Breast Cancer Community”
Following a brawl that occurred after a football game between Fort Valley State University and Central State University on October 4, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced that 20 players and the head coaches of both schools have been suspended. The SIAC levied punishments due to the dispute and stated that, following an investigation, … Continue reading “SIAC Suspends 20 Football Players From Fort Valley State, Central State, After On-Field Brawl”
As a teenager, Oswin Ortiz Jr. lay shot outside his home in 2019, his father approached him and asked who had shot him. “All he could say was ‘Snapchat’ and pointed to his phone,” police wrote in a probable cause affidavit for the arrest of Joshua Grow. After Ortiz’s death, police officers went through his and Grow’s … Continue reading “How Social Media Fuels Youth Gun Violence”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved new guidelines for updated COVID-19 vaccines, requiring individuals to consult a health professional before receiving the shot. On Oct. 6, CDC Director Jim O’Neill endorsed the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handpicked Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, NPR reports. Known as “shared … Continue reading “CDC Issues New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Requiring Health Professional Consultation”
Haiti’s rising soccer star, Pierreline Nazon, has her country’s support as she arrives in Europe looking to pursue a professional career. On Oct. 6, Nazon, 18, arrived in Seville, Spain, to begin a 10-week professional tryout with several top-tier clubs, including FC Sevilla and Viimsi JK in Estonia, according to Haitian Times. A standout from Haiti’s … Continue reading “Haitian Soccer Star Arrives In Europe Hoping To Land Professional Contract”
The desire to remain in familiar surroundings as you age is natural and personal. For many older adults, aging in place means maintaining independence, cherishing memories, and preserving the comfort of home. While this emotional appeal of aging at home is undeniable, the financial reality involves significant costs that often remain hidden until they become … Continue reading “The Hidden Costs Of Aging In Place And How To Afford It”
In a demonstration gone wrong on live television, former New York Giants defensive player Michael Strahan was accidentally struck in the face with a wayward football. The incident, which probably just hurt Strahan’s pride, with no serious injury to his face, took place during the Oct. 5 broadcast of Fox NFL Sunday. The broadcasting team, which consists … Continue reading “Michael Strahan Hit In The Face During Live Football Demonstration”
Falling for love, or a lie? Scary signs your online romance may be a scam Let’s briefly consider a hypothetical scenario. Say you’ve been single for a long time and are becoming jaded about the state of current dating apps. Once-promising leads keep ghosting you, and the rest of your matches give off a bad … Continue reading “Catfish Or Courtship? The Crucial Warning Signs That Your Digital Darling Is a Scammer”
A handful of AI-generated videos of the late Tupac Shakur are sparking calls to stop the growing trend of digitally resurrecting deceased celebrities. A viral AI-generated video circulating on social media depicts Tupac shopping at Target, where fans approach him for photos. The rapper happily agrees and takes a selfie with one excited fan. “Tupac … Continue reading “AI Tupac Videos Spark Calls To End The Viral Internet Trend”