(top) Mary Spio, shown here with an AI version of her likeness; (bottom) Bianca Jackson is the owner of BrickRose Exchange. By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com McKinsey and Company defines the “metaverse,” as the emerging 3-D-enabled digital space that uses virtual reality, augmented reality and other advanced internet and semiconductor technologies to allow
By BUSINESS WIRE CHICAGO (BUSINESS WIRE)—The Mom Project, a leading digital talent platform serving over one million moms and 3,000+ companies, [recently] released its new report: “Black Moms – Challenges and Potential” through Werklabs, the research arm of The Mom Project. As part of the Nuances of Motherhood survey series, these results are aimed to
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers are some of the highest-paying, fastest-growing professions on the job market. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the median annual wage across all STEM occupations was $95,420 compared to $40,120 for non-STEM occupations. But, the STEM workforce
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO The International Criminal Court (ICC) said March 17 that it has issued arrest warrants for Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova for their alleged involvement in the abductions of children from Ukraine. [Putin] “is allegedly responsible for the war crime
Irvo Otieno / via Ben Crump Law *(CNN) — Three of the 10 people facing murder charges in the death last week of a 28-year-old Black man at a Virginia mental health facility were security guards at the hospital who watched and then participated in the fatal smothering, the prosecutor told CNN Friday. The victim’s
*The Old Lady Gang Restaurant is thriving. But it’s been a struggle. Based on official records, the Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker-owned restaurant was inspected on March 1 by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The restaurant was awarded an ‘A’ health score with a 100 / 100 score. Previously, the premises had a ‘C’
*It seems Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes heard what one news outlet suggested and are now taking action. Based on what was reported weeks ago, the former Good Morning America cohosts who became secret lovers are planning their comeback. The couple is pitching a new show highlighting their chemistry after their job loss at ABC.
Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs walking by the Merry Tree, which was memorialized on the campus of Virginia Tech. (Credit: Rodney Kimbangu/Wesby One) *The 11th annual Maryland International Film Fest – Hagerstown (MDIFF) selects the short documentary “1872 Forward: Foreword“ to screen March 25, 2023, at 10:15amEST in the Grande Building (2nd floor) at University Systems of
Country singer Tony Evans Jr. debuts with ‘Starless.’ *“I really wanted to write songs that were emotional and intimate,” said Country singer Tony Evans, Jr. about his debut EP “Starless” and its current single “Need Somebody.” “I want to show fans the direction I’m going in (Country)…the vibe…it’s unique.” That, it is. A black guy
A broad coalition announced the launch of the Human Artistry Campaign to ensure artificial intelligence technologies are developed and used in ways that support human culture and artistry – and not ways that replace or erode it. The post Human Artistry Campaign Launches, Announces AI Principles appeared first on The Gospel Music Association.