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Photo Credit: Erika Hairston and Arnelle Ansong Google has taken a significant step forward in diversifying the tech industry by llevearging Edlyft AI Tutor, an innovative artificial intelligence platform founded by Erika Hairston and Arnelle Ansong. The platform is known for making computer science education more accessible, especially for Black students aspiring to become engineers. This move underscores Google's commitment to fostering inclusivity and broadening the talent pipeline in technology. […]

Timberland has unveiled the Black Pioneer Collection in honor of Black History Month and the indelible legacy of Black pioneers in nature. This range is not only a tribute to the history and influence of Black outdoor explorers but also a tangible support to the mission of the Oklahoma Cowboys Foundation. The collection arrives as a symbol of empowerment and continuous inspiration, celebrating the connection between ancestry and the great […]

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released new universal blood lead testing recommendations for Wisconsin children. Universal testing means that children ages 1 and 2 in Wisconsin should receive two blood lead tests by age 2. And children between the ages of 3 to 5, should be tested regardless of previous test status. Getting a blood lead test is done by taking a small amount of blood by using […]

Crownsville patients work in the hospital's fields in the 1910s. Maryland State Archives/Hatchette From the outside, the Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland, which opened in Crownsville, Md., in 1911, looked like a farm, with patients harvesting tobacco, constructing gardens and working with cattle. But Peabody award-winning NBC journalist Antonia Hylton says the hospital's interior told a different story. Inside, Crownsville Hospital, as it became known, had cold, concrete […]

Brittany Howard, known for her raw vocal power and soul-stirring performances, has released the third single, “Prove It To You,” from her upcoming album, "What Now." Anticipation is building for her second solo venture, which is scheduled for release on February 9th. Bringing a fresh dynamic to her repertoire, “Prove It To You” is a jubilant dance track, showcasing Howard’s ability to captivate audiences beyond the typical realms of soul […]

Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep Emanuel Cleaver, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman OpenAI recently responded to a letter sent by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) that raised serious concerns over the lack of diversity on the AI lab's board of directors. As reported by TechCrunch, OpenAI's response, dated January 5th and signed by CEO Sam Altman and Chairman Bret Taylor, stated that building a "complete and diverse board" is one of the […]