Long ago, in the early days of the United States, voting wasn't a quiet, private affair. The first presidential elections, held from 1788 to 1789, involved only white men shouting out their candidates' names publicly. This method, known as viva voce or voice voting, was the norm for nearly half a ce
Vice President Kamala Harris has rolled out a new plan aimed at supporting Black men across various aspects of life. This agenda, unveiled on Monday, includes measures to assist entrepreneurs, educators, and those involved in digital currencies. It also addresses health issues that disproportionatel
China has kicked off major military drills around Taiwan, calling it a “stern warning” against the island's independence push. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned the exercises as “unreasonable provocation.” The drills, dubbed Joint Sword-2024B, involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket forc
Nike has a new leader at the helm—Elliott Hill. He started his job on Monday, taking over a company facing tough times. Sales are down, and the stock price isn't looking great. Hill, a long-time Nike employee, retired in 2020 but is now back to steer the company through these choppy waters. Nike's
Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new plan to support Black-owned businesses, particularly focusing on Black men. This comes as former President Donald Trump sees increasing support from Black voters. Her latest initiative promises loans of up to $20,000, which can be forgiven, for entre
On Monday, Asian shares took an upward leap, with Chinese stocks soaring over 1% after the finance minister hinted at more economic support. While U.S. futures remained steady and oil prices dipped, investors worldwide held their breath for more details on China's new stimulus plan. Experts believe
When Zoe Oli was just 6 years old, she noticed something different about her hair compared to her classmates. Most of her peers had straight hair, while Zoe had curls and coils. She didn't see many other Black girls at her school, and her peers' questions and comments made her feel uncomfortable. Zo
Dave Lawson, a seasoned motorbike mechanic from Perth, is closing his workshop, The Bike Doctor, after 43 years. He blames young workers, specifically Generation Z, for the closure. He thinks they're unwilling to embrace apprenticeships due to low pay and what he considers extravagant spending habit
On Sunday morning, SpaceX is attempting something never done before. Around seven minutes after launching from South Texas, the massive Starship rocket's booster will try to return to the launch pad and hover, allowing robotic arms to catch it mid-air. This innovative method aims to quickly reuse th
China's Finance Minister, Lan Fo'an, recently suggested that there's room for more economic stimulus, but he didn't reveal any specific plans. This could mean new steps to boost the economy in the future, but what those might be is still a mystery. China's economy hasn't been doing great even after
