News
A coast-to-coast protest
Amid a season of peaceful protests and angry riots erupting across the country and globe in response to the death of George Floyd, one man was quietly taking action for different cause in a different […]
Month: July 2020
News
Churches vandalized across the US
A rash of vandalism at churches has left a statue of Jesus Christ headless and some set ablaze. The reports come amid a national debate over what to do about offensive and controversial statues. President […]
entrepreneur
New Health Report Identifies a New Industry Sector – FemAging Tech- Women of Color (including African Americans and Hispanics) are Overlooked in Innovation Research, Investment and Development.
Black Entrepreneur releases the First of its-kind report Health and Tech Research reveals that many FemAging Tech innovations are not meeting the needs of the 55% of U.S. women who are concerned about staying active, […]
Books
On Common Ground: Grounded Solutions Network CEO Pens Essay, Adds Racial Justice Context, Commentary for International Community Land Trust Publication
New Anthology Traces Growth, Impact of Community Land Trusts Throughout the World Wealth and land ownership in America has historically been tied to systemic racism, segregation and targeted African-American exclusion from homeownership – with present-day […]
International
Squid brain could boost new technologies
Scientists have mapped a squid brain for the first time using an MRI in a study that could reveal how these cephalopods are able to camouflage themselves. Research conducted over the last four years to […]
News
Brawl at the Brooklyn Bridge: March takes a bloody turn
A cane-wielding man attacked several New York police officers taking part in a march last week, but one of the officers injured left the hospital three days later to applause from his fellow officers. The […]
Celebrity
CBCF Commemorates the Life of Rep. John R. Lewis
Social Justice Fellowship named in honor of the Late Congressman WASHINGTON — CBCF President & CEO, Tonya Veasey and Board Chairman, Rep. Cedric Richmond announce today the National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice fellowship program will […]
International
A couch potato at 6,500 feet
Lounging on the sofa and eating chips while watching TV may well be a favorite pastime during the current pandemic. Even from an altitude of 6,500 feet. That’s what “couch potato” paraglider Hasan Kaval did […]
International
US accuses Chinese hackers of targeting Covid-19 research, defense secrets
Two hackers helped Chinese intelligence steal secret information from “hundreds” of businesses, according to U.S. Attorney William Hyslop. The hackers allegedly targeted drug makers, manufacturers and defense contractors, starting in 2009, the indictment said, as […]
News
U.S. shuts down Chinese consulate in Houston
Workers frantically burned documents in the courtyard of the Chinese consulate in Houston after the U.S. abruptly told China to shutter its activities there. “We have directed the closure of [the People’s Republic of China] […]
Business
DeBlair Tate-Trainer Professional Figure Competitor And Fitness Apparel Creator
By Taroue Brooks How did you get into the fitness industry? I grew up very active and with a passion for sports. It has always been second nature to me. After high school, my goal […]
International
From staying at home to cycling to Tibet
While the coronavirus stifled many opportunities, a single dad in China came up with a unique solution: He took his 4-year-old daughter on an inspiring 2,500-mile cycling journey to Tibet over two months. Dou Haobei, […]