07Jul/23

The Body Shop US Partners with HeadCount to Increase Voter Access and Registration

July 7, 2023PoliticsDemocracy, Elections, HeadCount, Non-partisan democracy, Types of democracy, Voter registrationadmin

The Body Shop is proud to announce its partnership with national nonpartisan organization HeadCount to register as many first-time voters as possible and support democracy protection. These bold actions to uphold voting rights are a part of Be Seen. Be Heard, The Body Shop’s joint campaign with the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, which aims to increase young people’s participation in public life in more than 75 countries. Continue reading

07Jul/23

FAST Accelerator Program Accepting Startup Applicants with AI-Powered Solutions for 2nd Cohort

July 7, 2023InnovationBhutan Centre for Media and Democracy, Embedded, Hyde Faultadmin

Flapmax, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company on a mission to enrich the lives of everyone on the planet through innovation, announced today the launch of the second FAST Accelerator program. It is designed to support and fund the next generation of innovative companies and entrepreneurs throughout the African continent. Building on the success of the inaugural program, FAST Accelerator 2023 offers a transformative experience for startup founders seeking to scale rapidly and sustainably. More than 800 startups from 25+ countries applied to join the inaugural program. Continue reading

06Jul/23

World’s oldest profession: still fighting

July 6, 2023SocialAnti-social behaviour order, Claire Finch, Dawson Claire Finch, Decriminalization of sex work, Diana Johnson, English Collective of Prostitutes, Gemma, Human sexuality, Human trafficking, Jack the Ripper, Juno Mac, Lauren Crosby Medlicott, Lenuta Haidemac, London, Migrant sex work, Molly Smith, Niki Adams, Prostitution, Prostitution in the United Kingdom, Prostitution law, Sex and the law, Sex industry, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Kingdomadmin

By Lauren Crosby Medlicott | Freelance Journalist

The policies:

Street Offences Act 1959, Section 1.

The Crime and Disorder Act, 1998.

Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 53.

Modern Slavery Act 2015

The Impact:

Criminalised for kerb crawling and working together, British sex workers feel they are fighting a desperate battle with the law to provide for themselves and their families. Continue reading →

06Jul/23

First ever Angry Birds Retail Café Launching in NYC

July 6, 2023InnovationAngry Birds, Bubble, Flushing, Flushing, Queens, IND Queens Boulevard Line, New Netherland, Queens, Retailadmin

One of the world’s most popular games is getting a delicious real-life twist in Flushing, Queens. The retail café, named iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Cafe, will feature playful desserts, trendy bubble teas, gaming stations, a retail section, and unique interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy. Continue reading

05Jul/23

How AI may be used in human rights violations

July 5, 2023SocialApplications of artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Emerging technologies, Microsoft, Racism, The Rise of AI Bots: Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Roboticsadmin

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to sort racism in a number of ways. For example, AI can be used to: Continue reading →

05Jul/23

Why we removed life long links

July 5, 2023SocialCultural racism, Institutional racism, Racism, Racism Explained to My Daughter, Sam Mbale, Sam Mbale Search, southern poverty, United Statesadmin

July 5, 2023 /World/ — Racism is not just focused on youth, but it is true that young people are more likely to experience overt racism than adults. There are a few reasons for this. Continue reading →

05Jul/23

Racism has pitched the black youth against white authority.

July 5, 2023SocialAbuse, Discrimination, Injustice, Majority–minority relations, Oppression, Racism, Racism in the United States, Social privilege, southern poverty, United Statesadmin

July 4, 2023 /World/ — Racism has a long and ugly history in the United States, and it has had a profound impact on the relationship between black youth and white authority figures. For centuries, black people have been subjected to discrimination, violence, and oppression at the hands of white people. This history of racism has created a deep distrust and resentment among many black youth, who see white authority figures as symbols of oppression. Continue reading →

04Jul/23

Christians believe that Jesus is the way

July 4, 2023Human InterestChrist myth theory, Exorcists, Gospel of John, Historical Jesus, Historicity of the Bible, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John, Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament, Paul, Peter, Quest for the historical Jesus, Rabbis of the Land of Israel, Son of Godadmin

July 5, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Whether or not Jesus is the way is a question that has been debated by Christians for centuries. There is no one definitive answer, as it ultimately comes down to a matter of faith. However, there are a number of reasons why Christians believe that Jesus is the way. Continue reading →

04Jul/23

Madonna is not Tumbuka

July 4, 2023Human InterestAnjimile Oponyo, Chief Magodi, David Banda, Elliot, Esther, James Chifundo, Joseph, Liphupa, Madonna, Madonna Tumbuka, Malawi, Mchinji, Mercy James, Mozambique, Nkhata Bay District, Patricia Kambani, Philanthropy and activism of Madonna, United States, Yohane Banda, Zambiaadmin

No, Madonna is not Tumbuka from Malawi. Tumbuka is a Bantu ethnic group that is primarily found in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. Madonna is from the United States.

Madonna adopted two children from Malawi: David Banda and Mercy James. David Banda is from the Tumbuka ethnic group. His birth parents are Yohane Banda and Patricia Kambani. They are from the village of Liphupa in the Nkhata Bay District of Malawi. Madonna adopted David in 2006. Continue reading →