Written by By Ime-Udoma Richmond New Hampshire Capital has announced a N2 billion investment commitment in the Akwa Ibom State electricity market, focusing on the expansion of metering infrastructure and the development of electricity cooperatives to enhance access, reliability, and sustainability of power across the State. The announcement followed the company’s participation at the Akwa Ibom State Electricity … Continue reading “New Hampshire Capital invests N2bn to expand metering in Akwa Ibom”
Morehouse College has appointed Dr. Derrick Brooms as the new executive director of its Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI) beginning August , 2023. An award-winning scholar, activist, educator, speaker, and writer, Brooms brings over two decades of higher education experience, where his education research primarily centers on Black men and boys’ pathways to and through … Continue reading “Morehouse College Taps The University Of Tennessee’s Derrick Brooms To Lead Its Black Men’s Research Institute As Executive Director”
Dashawn Walker is a high school graduate and gun violence survivor. Though he has mostly recovered physically, the 18-year-old remains anguished following his ordeal, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. On February 21, 2023, the then-17-year-old was walking home from school in North Philadelphia when a man exited his vehicle and shot him 10 times. The … Continue reading “Philadelphia Teen Barred From Attending Graduation After Being Shot 10 Times”
Artificial intelligence has been on many people’s minds in recent months due to platforms like ChatGPT and music producers utilizing voices from deceased artists. Many fear the troubles that can happen with the technology, and actor Samuel L. Jackson has stated he is not a fan of it in an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone magazine. While discussing his role in the … Continue reading “Samuel L. Jackson Isn’t Here For Artificial Intelligence Replacing Him In Films”
Keith C. Holmes, researcher and founder, has spent over thirty years researching inventors of color. His company, Global Black Inventor Research Projects, Inc., which began in Brooklyn, New York and now has branches in six continents, provides a canopy under which students of all ages can expand their perspectives on African creativity and spark their … Continue reading “Meet the Black Scholar Who Has Spent 30 Years Researching Inventors of Color”
Patti LaBelle will honor the Queen of Rock n Roll, Tina Turner, in a tribute performance at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25. Rolling Stone announced the news on June 23 that the Godmother of Soul will commemorate her late industry friend and fellow legend in a set paying homage to the life and … Continue reading “Patti LaBelle ‘Honored’ To Perform Tina Turner Tribute At BET Awards”
Bronny James was named after his NBA father, LeBron James, and his high school career was scrutinized just like his father’s was. After scoring NIL deals with companies his father is associated with, such as Nike and Beats By Dre, and taking up the same sport, he has decided to wear the same number his … Continue reading “Like Father Like Son: Bronny James To Rock The Same No. 6 Jersey As His All-Star Dad”
Workers at 150 unionized Starbucks locations across the United States are going on strike to show their anger with the company’s policy about Pride decorations in their stores. As reported by CNN, the workers are using their strike to dispute Starbuck’s systemic “hypocritical treatment of LGBTQIA+ workers.” Although Starbucks has denied all the allegations of … Continue reading “Over 3500 Union Starbuck’s Employees Striking Over Company’s Ban On Pride Decor”
Aubrey Drake Graham, more commonly known by his stage name Drake, is dropping his first work of literature on June 24. The “Hotline Bling” rapper announced his upcoming poetry book on Instagram the day before. According to the post, Drake’s book features a deep blue cover with white text across the back, binding, and front … Continue reading “Drake Is Dropping His Very First Book Of Poetry”
According to the DailyMail, a popular TikTok account revealed that OceanGate posted an urgent job request for a new submersible pilot in the midst of the viral tragedy surrounding their submarine that crashed while attempting to see the Titanic wreckage. The company’s listing was reportedly active from Monday, June 19, to Thursday, while their Titan … Continue reading “OceanGate Posts Job Listing For New Sub Pilot While Titan Submersible Was Still MIA”