04Jul/23

Madonna is not Tumbuka

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

04Jul/23

France Human Rights failure

July 4, 2023 /World/ — France has a long history of supporting human rights and has been a vocal advocate for human rights protection on the international stage. However, in recent years, there have been a number of concerns about the French government’s commitment to human rights protection.

Some of the specific areas where France has been criticized for failing to protect human rights include: Continue reading

30Jun/23

I’m one of the UK’s official climate change advisers – our new report says the country is no longer a world leader

Piers Forster, University of Leeds

The UK’s Climate Change Committee – the official independent advisory body of which I am interim chair – has spent the past three months poring over thousands of pages of government strategy documents to inform its latest annual progress report to parliament. And our confidence in the UK meeting its climate goals is now markedly less than it was in our previous assessment a year ago. Key opportunities have been missed.

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30Jun/23

Humor is key to solving today’s workplace cultural challenges, according to new Peppercomm whitepaper

Business leaders today face greater workplace challenges than ever before, balancing the disparate needs of multiple generations in the workforce while engaging in a cultural power war often that pits them against employees. In-depth research, published today by communications firm Peppercomm in its latest whitepaper, No Joke, reveals that there are significant gaps between what workers and leaders want, which are exacerbated by generational differences. The study further concluded that humor can be used to better connect teams, break down silos and drive more effective engagement. Continue reading

30Jun/23

CEOs & Prominent SMB Entrepreneurs Share Their Inspirational Stories in New TriNet Original Series “Leading with Passion”

TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced the launch of its new interview series “Leading with Passion” hosted by Pamela Rucker, Instructor of Professional Development Programs at Harvard University. Each of the seven, 40-minute episode features in-depth discussions between Rucker and innovative CEOs and entrepreneurs who have utilized their unique business expertise to improve people’s lives and make a difference. Continue reading

30Jun/23

Statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

The Supreme Court’s decision impedes colleges and universities from selecting their own student bodies and fully addressing systemic racial inequalities that persist. The ruling threatens to return this nation to a time when education and opportunity are reserved for a privileged class. It endangers 60 years of multiracial movements to challenge our nation to live up to the ideals enshrined in our founding documents. The decision erects new barriers to building a society in which everyone has the opportunity to improve their lives, communities, health, and education. Continue reading