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Will Artificial Intelligence Lead to Alternate Reality?
When Geoffrey Hinton, popularly known as the "Godfather of AI," won the Nobel Prize in Physics earlier this month, he accepted this premier award in his field with cautious hesitation and probably some regret. Hinton received the Nobel with artificial intelligence researcher John J. Hopfield. Both men's work has provided the blueprint for the AI...Read more
Prioritizing What Matters and Avoiding the Grind
Oct. 10 was World Mental Health Day, and the official theme was: "It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace." I'm sure this theme resonated with Gen Z and younger millennial workers, as mental health has been a priority for them in achieving a good work-life balance. Mental health has in many ways become Gen Z's signature concern...Read more
The Black Church and Gen Z
While perusing through updates on my LinkedIn page last week, I came across a post highlighting a thought-provoking feature from The New York Times' national correspondent Clyde McGrady, who covers the influence of race and identity in American culture. The title of McGrady's piece is "The Black Church Has a Gen-Z Issue: 'They Don't Come Into ...Read more
Remembering 'Good Times'' John Amos
Many African American members of my generation who grew up watching "Good Times" reacted to the delayed news of the recent passing of John Amos as we would of a close relative. "Good Times" was an iconic Norman Lear sitcom of the 1970s, and Amos portrayed the stern and battle-tested James Evans, a father who struggled to support his three ...Read more
The Homeless Crisis Needs to Be Addressed in the Upcoming Vice Presidential Debate
It appears that another debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will likely not take place, but since the VP candidates - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance -- are scheduled to face off on Oct. 1, how they present their platforms will definitely impact the November election. Most political ...Read more
What America Truly Represents
The fabricated claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets and ducks is one of the most bizarre untruths of this election season. This false allegation has further stoked the flames of arguments regarding immigration after former President Donald Trump debated Vice President Kamala Harris. Although Springfield officials...Read more
Redistricting Reform Can Restore Black Voting Power in Ohio
It is a well-known fact that Ohio is a heavily gerrymandered state, and recent research by the Brennan Center for Justice reveals that approximately 77% of Ohioans, or more than 9 million people, live in Ohio House districts that will have no meaningful competition in legislative races this November.
Ohioans are facing this watered-down ...Read more
More Grief and Gun Violence Heartbreak
When the story broke about the Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County, Georgia, this tragedy hit home for me since Barrow County is only half an hour away from Clarke County, where I attended high school. Teachers and students from my high school alma mater, Clarke Central, were recently featured on "Good Morning America" to discuss ...Read more
The Bible Proves Women Can Lead in the Church
A study of 5,459 U.S. adults released earlier this year by the Survey Center on American Life reveals an upward trend of young women leaving the church. This has caught the attention of researchers since more men than women have abandoned their childhood faith over the past 20 years. Now Gen Z women, particularly those ages 18 to 24, are walking...Read more
Looking Back on History After a History-Making Night
As Vice President Kamala Harris made history at the Democratic National Convention to become the first Black and Asian American woman to be nominated for president, many people have also been reflecting on another African American female activist who challenged the racism among DNC Mississippi delegates 60 years ago: Fannie Lou Hamer. Hamer is...Read more
On a Fitness Journey for Physical and Spiritual Health
When my summer vacation began at the end of May, I decided to start a new journey of health and wellness. My exercise routine had been very inconsistent even after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 was no longer a public health emergency last year. Like many people, I was consistently going to the gym before the pandemic and was at...Read more
Getting Inspiration from the Paris Games
I always look forward to the U.S. women's gymnastics team competing during the Olympics, and I must say that the ladies representing our nation this summer did not disappoint. Of course, there were a few personal disappointments with Simone Biles and Suni Lee falling during the balance beam finals, but the overall medal count was still ...Read more
Trump's Remarks on Harris' Race Highlight the Need to Praise Diversity
As the 2024 campaign for the White House between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continues to rev up with traded barbs and personal attacks, one particular jab that Trump took at Harris during a panel interview at the National Association for Black Journalists Convention in Chicago will certainly be readdressed ...Read more