According to The Verge, Facebook wants to use “solar-powered, laser-equipped drones” the size or a commercial airliner to beam wireless internet and Facebook to countries that are not connected to the network. The internet connectivity drones are said to be capable of flying uninterrupted for years at a time. Although the flying drones are purported […]
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Black History Fact Of The Day: The Hotel Theresa & Ron Brown
Ron Brown, who was the U.S. Secretary of Commerce in the Clinton Administration, was the son of the manager of the famed Harlem hotel, Hotel Theresa. Due to his father’s occupation, Ron Brown was able to mingle with many international leaders and dignitaries as a child because they were often guests at the hotel. Tweet
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“When it comes to productivity, there’s no substitute for being young, hungry, and angry.” -Thurgood Marshall Tweet
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PLEASE PASS THIS ON! (EACH ONE TEACH ONE OR TWO!) THIS IS PHASE ONE ON HOW WE CAN HELP TO STRENGTHEN & EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY: The 2008 not guilty verdict in the Sean Bell case evoked outrage, emotion, and debate. It is not an anomaly that the police officers involved in the Sean Bell slaying […]
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“Afro-Americans will be free to create only when they can depend on the Afro-American community for support, and Afro-American artists must realize that they depend on the Afro-American community for inspiration.” -Malcolm X Tweet
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“Though the brain takes up only 2% of our body mass, it uses up 25% of our body’s energy.” -From, “You” Tweet
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Keith Black is a neurosurgeon who specializes in brain tumors. He is the director and chairman of the neurosurgery department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. According to his Wiki page, at age 17, Keith Black “won an award in a national science competition for research on the damage done to red blood […]
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“Somebody once said we never know what is enough until we know what’s more than enough.” -Billie Holiday Tweet
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This is a great video for parents to watch if they have young children! This book/video gives Black history information that is not likely to be taught in schools. Tweet
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“Be smart, be tough, keep your guard up, and study. Use the best people possible to guard over your future, and don’t ever put yourself in a position where you are risking it all. Watch for the downside and the upside will take care of itself.” -Donald Trump Tweet
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