From time immemorial, Africa, particularly Blacks have been conspiratorially labelled inferior by the Western world and Western democracies, who for instance see no good in our political culture and history and continue to propagate that they parade the best and superior form of governance to which we are subservient and must therefore subscribe to. They have succeeded in this mischievous enterprise because they have been able to deploy successfully, the most potent weapon of “mass destruction” with its multiple missiles of mis-information, dis-information, under-reporting and mis-reporting and documentation of events in Africa and the Diaspora. Some scholars have also described this…
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In his book “The Prize” Daniel Yergin, noted in the prologue that it does not appear that the hydrocarbon man would give up his cars, or his suburban homes and whatever he considers not as conveniences but as essentials for his way of life. This was true when the hydrocarbon industry truly became an important element in the way people live since the early twentieth century and it remains true today. Despite the continuing discussions on climate change and the search for alternative sources of energy, a suitable, manageable, reasonably prized, less hazardous and profitable replacement has yet to be…
A key aspect of entrepreneurship is connecting with others, which requires empathy. “I think that [empathy] is the most important part for any person who wants to be a mentor or help somebody,” Rodrigo Salas said during a recent interview. That’s one of many lessons Salas has learned during a successful marketing and advertising career, but maybe more importantly, as a small business owner. Using that know-how, he’s mentoring other aspiring entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas. Salas, 49, is the executive director of Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Northwest Arkansas. The business accelerator is an affiliate of Massachusetts-based nonprofit Entrepreneurship for All,…
The festival was last successfully held in 2019. (Facebook/La Ronge Children’s Festival) By Derek Cornet annual event Jan 19, 2023 | 2:00 PM The La Ronge Children’s Festival is in danger of being cancelled due to a lack of volunteers. Sean Stares is the only remaining member on the committee after several others left in recent years. He explained volunteers either decided to move on to other things, moved out of town or their children are older.“Right now, it’s not looking like it will be possible for us to have the La Ronge Children’s Festival unless we get volunteers,” Stares…
Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star will be available February 7, 2023 The board book will simultaneously be available in a bilingual (English/Spanish) edition Rhyming text creates a reimagined version of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star DC publisher hopes first book in the “Skytime” series will encourage early interest in astronomy and natural science––in English and bilingual English/Spanish Written in bouncing rhyming couplets that are easy to digest, the deceptively simple text presents essential scientific facts… seamlessly interwoven with everyday experiences.”— School Library JournalWASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Earth and the Sun have a dynamic relationship that helps…
I just finished reading a teen book from 2018, “Darius the Great is Not Okay” by Adib Khorram. Darius lives in Portland, Oregon. His mother is Iranian and his father is “Teutonic,” but Darius doesn’t feel like he belongs to either culture. He is struggling to make friends at school and also to connect with his father. The things that are easy for Darius are tea and Star Trek. When his grandfather in Iran becomes ill, Darius’ family travels to spend some time with his mom’s family in Yazd, Iran.I love to learn things, and this book had me on…
Louisville men’s basketball’s 2022-23 season appears beyond saving with the Cardinals 2-17 and winless in Atlantic Coast Conference play.Help is on the way regardless.U of L on Thursday added Emmanuel Okorafor, a 6-foot-9 forward/center, to its roster, and the Lagos, Nigeria, native can begin practicing with the team immediately. He will be eligible to participate in the Cardinals’ next game at 9 p.m. Wednesday against Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.Okorafor joins the Cardinals from NBA Academy Africa, a training center in Senegal where the country’s top male and female prospects hone their skills.”We’re fortunate to have one of the…
It’s easy to miss the Africa House on Davos’ main boulevard called the promenade. There are no flags or a board with its name, just a monitor detailing the agenda of the day. The centerpiece of Africa’s engagement in the Swiss Alpine town is housed in a blockchain firm’s pavilion, perhaps to underscore Africa’s embracing of modern technologies. Once inside the hall, Africa comes alive; its colors, costumes and culture are on full display, and so is its entrepreneurial spirit. “They say ‘who will eat chocolates made in Africa,’ I tell them, well, Africans will eat them,” says one speaker at…
Life Business ExpoLife Business Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Daytona Beach Shores Community Center. 3000 Bellemead Drive.The event is free and open to the public. Business may sign up for a table to meet and network with the public and other businesses. Indoor vendors will be provided an eight-foot table and two chairs for $50. Outdoor vendors will be provided a tent, eight-foot table and two chairs for $75. Tablecloths will be provided or you may bring your own.Businesses can register at pschamber.com.Golf club restaurant opensThe Sand Trap Bar & Grille…
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