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Don't disrupt the supply chain in the midst of a pandemic
The Trump administration fears America has lost its ability to mass-produce the medicines and medical supplies needed to fight the coronavirus and other, future pandemics. So it's considering an executive order to bring drug and medical-supply manufacturing back to the United States.
Growing the Dollar in Black Businesses
Fifteen years ago Frederick E. Jordan and John William Templeton were just two Black businessmen living the American dream. Jordan operated an engineering and construction management company, F.E. Jordan Associates Inc., while Templeton was president and executive editor of eAccess Corp. a scholarly publishing company. Like most in business for themselves, the men had their share of challenges with major factors being limited resources, inadequate income, and lack of respect as men in business. Their climb to the top was no easy feat. “It’s very difficult for Black businesses to survive,” said Jordan in an interview with Black Enterprise Magazine. “Their obstacles are enormous.”
Democracy Is In Retreat
For all the talk about the national debt and the fiscal deficit, what truly threatens America is a dangerous and growing democracy deficit. This country presents itself as the champion of democracy against authoritarianism across the world, but at home, democracy is in retreat in areas vital to our lives. Consider.
Facebook Launches Tools To Combat Revenge Porn
And on Wednesday, the company said it would apply photo-matching to ensure intimate, nonconsensual images that are reported once aren't able to be uploaded again through Facebook's properties, including Messenger and Instagram.
A Royal Wedding That Affirms Truly Noble Values
Prince Harry of Wales, sixth in the line of succession to the British throne, will marry the American actress Meghan Markle on Saturday, with all of the ceremony and global hoopla that the British royalty inevitably attracts. Harry is the son of Charles, the Prince of Wales, and the late Princess Diana. What's notable about Prince Harry, however, is not so much the royal blood that he inherited, but the royal values that he has chosen to express.
Taylor Swift: 'I went through some really low times'
Taylor Swift launched her concert tour Tuesday talking about her reputation. The superstar singer kicked off her Reputation Stadium Tour in Glendale, Arizona, and opened up a bit about her trademark snake imagery.
Help Sustain Beauty and Grooming Services Providers On The World's Largest Tip Day
A group of Chicago business owners has come together to launch a way for people to provide financial support and show their appreciation for their beauty and grooming services providers with The World's Largest Tip Day on Friday, May 1. The day is focused on generating much-needed assistance for barbers, hair stylists, nail technicians, aestheticians and other providers, while encouraging consumers to stay home and stay safe, even as some barber shops, hair salons and spas are scheduled to reopen.
What's next for Fiat Chrysler?
The new CEO of Fiat Chrysler has been handed a road map by industry legend Sergio Marchionne. But can he navigate the route?
Amy Klobuchar's snowy debut was fun; now comes the hard part
The launch of Sen. Amy Klobuchar's presidential campaign at Boom Island Park on the Mississippi River, in the middle of a friendly little blizzard, was a perfect political event. Thousands of people showed up, some on skis or hauling their kids on sleds, to see Minnesota's senior senator enter the race. Dogs played in the snow. There were campfires burning in the shelters and plenty of hot cocoa to go around.
Two African American Entrepreneur Sisters Launch Online Platform That Makes Healthcare Less Complicated and Easier to Understand
The Valmon sisters’ exceptional venture of combining healthcare information with an online social media platform enables a diverse population to access medical information, and connect with the right
Connecting millions of people globally to come together and improve the way they learn and share information related to health and medicine, Healthguv.com is driving better health decisions through technology. A brainchild of Gabrielle and Camille Valmon, and their cousin Joseph Creadle, the Healthguv website has revolutionized the way people gain understanding of numerous health-related subjects. The Valmon sisters want to change the gender gap when it comes to women in tech, especially women of color. Although women make up a substantial part of the overall workplace in organizations today, they still represent a small percentage in the tech industry.
How These Millennials Are Fighting for Your Holiday Dollars
As people tackle their holiday shopping lists, companies are competing for their dollars. The Millennial founders of three companies, Away, Glossier and Harry's, shared their tips for keeping their brands relevant during the holiday season.
Issey Miyake, influential Japanese fashion designer, dies aged 84
Issey Miyake, the Japanese fashion designer whose timeless pleats made him an industry favorite, has died aged 84. He died of cancer on August 5, his office confirmed to CNN on Tuesday.
U.S. Department of Education Emphasizes Importance of Full-Service Community Schools Through Competitive Grant Program
Department aims to scale the program to impact more children and families as communities respond to the pandemic.
Today, the U.S. Department of Education released the Notice of Proposed Priorities, definitions, and requirements for the Full-Service Community Schools competitive grant program and tomorrow is launching a 30-day public comment period for the program. These proposed priorities align with the vision set forth by the Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in support of high-quality educational opportunities for all students and the important role of full-service community schools in providing wraparound and academic supports to students and families that are critical in their academic success.
Houston Health Department reports syphilis outbreak, begins rapid community outreach response
Rise in cases among women, congenital syphilis attributed to outbreak
The Houston Health Department is reporting a syphilis outbreak responsible for a 128 percent increase in cases among women and a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in Houston and Harris County. The department will launch a rapid outreach response that includes increasing screening opportunities, targeting hotspots and mobilizing community partners to curb new infections.
Who is Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador?
An anti-establishment, long-shot candidate whom experts say ran a nearly "flawless" campaign but whose critics fear might rule like Venezuela's authoritarian leader, Hugo Chavez, will become Mexico's next president.
5 things for July 3: NATO, Thailand cave rescue, Amy Coney Barrett
Think you're washing your hands properly? Think again. The Department of Agriculture says you're probably doing it all wrong. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
US coronavirus cases hit record daily high and experts warn daily death rates will triple by mid-January
Daily Covid-19 cases in the US reached a record high on Thursday, with experts warning that death rates could triple by mid-January.
The summer stock rally could produce more pain
Investors are anxious, tired and gloomy as they digest the worst start to the year since 1970 and try to chart a path forward. But you wouldn't know it from watching major stock indexes.
Nearly 150 years ago, Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting when women weren't allowed to. Today, she'll get a pardon
Susan B. Anthony wasn't one to go quietly. She died before women secured the right to vote, but she found a way to vote anyway, 50 years before the 19th Amendment passed. She was eventually arrested and convicted for casting her vote.
Trump says he joked about wanting Russian help in 2016. The facts tell a different story.
President Donald Trump recently claimed he was joking when he asked the Russians to hack Hillary Clinton's emails during the 2016 campaign. But court filings and public comments show some members of Trump's team were quite serious about accepting help from the Russians in 2016.
