EducationScalia’s Death May Affect Court’s Affirmative Action RulingBlackEnterprise.comFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 2017 by BlackEnterprise.comFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 20172 284 What effect, if any, will the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia have on the affirmative action case of Fisher v. University of Texas
TechnologyGoogle Files Patents For Unique Glasses, a Robot and a Driverless CarSamara LynnFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 2017 by Samara LynnFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 201729 576 New Google patents seems to show a Google Glass reboot, and updated driverless cars and robots.
Health and Wellness LifestyleStudy: Highest Rate of Dementia Among African AmericansJanell HazelwoodFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 2017 by Janell HazelwoodFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 20173 1105 A recent study has found that the rate of dementia in African Americans is 65% higher than Asian Americans.
TechnologyClass Action Lawsuit Filed Against Apple For “iPhones Rendered Inoperableâ€Samara LynnFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 2017 by Samara LynnFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 20174 509 Four iPhone user hit Apple with class action lawsuit.
News TechnologyScientists View Gravitational Waves From Distant Universe For First TimeSamara LynnFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 2017 by Samara LynnFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 20171375 Scientists detect gravitational waves for first time.
Arts and Culture LifestyleThe National Black Programming Consortium Is Offering $150,000 To Independent FilmmakersCarolyn M. BrownFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownFebruary 17, 2016September 28, 20177 1410 The head of the National Black Programming Consortium is filling the funding gap, offering $150,000 to independent filmmakers. 1 2
TechnologyNewsweek: By 2020, Robots Will Run For PresidentSamara LynnFebruary 16, 2016September 28, 2017 by Samara LynnFebruary 16, 2016September 28, 201711329 Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly. By 2020, robots may be running for President.
CareerWellesley College Names First African American PresidentJanell HazelwoodFebruary 16, 2016September 28, 2017 by Janell HazelwoodFebruary 16, 2016September 28, 20179 1122 Dr. Paula A. Johnson has been named Wellesley College president, making her the first black leader of the school.
Arts and Culture LifestyleNBC Honors 29 Modern Day History Makers With New Black History Month InitiativeCourtney ConnleyFebruary 16, 2016September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyFebruary 16, 2016September 28, 20172 2821 NBC's new platform, NBCBLK, celebrates Black History Month with new initiative spotlighting modern day history makers.
Arts and CultureABFF Awards Honors Rising Star Ryan CooglerSafon FloydFebruary 16, 2016February 14, 2019 by Safon FloydFebruary 16, 2016February 14, 20198 586 Ryan Coogler honored as Rising Star on ABFF: A Celebration of Hollywood, Tuesday, February 23rd at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET and Centric.