New UWI-CAL student initiative takes flight
Vice-Chancellor of The UWI, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and Chief Executive Officer at CAL, Garvin Medera signing the MOU The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Thursday, November 9, 2023—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has advanced a new partnership…
Potato chips and donuts are as addictive as cocaine
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax new study reveals that foods that most Americans consume daily are as addictive as illegal drugs. Researchers found that fatty and sugar-rich foods are as addictive as nicotine and cocaine, and even more so…
IBW21 – Statement from the Pan-African Unity Dialogue on the political crisis in Senegal
The Pan-African Unity Dialogue (PAUD), an initiative of The Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) condemns the excessive use of force to quash the popular uprising in Senegal that as of June 7, 2023, had claimed the lives…
Document management systems – Who can use them and what features should they look for
Organizations need document management systems (DMS) to manage their electronic documents and records efficiently and effectively. According to Inc., a document management system is essential for because it improves productivity, reduces costs, enhances security, improves collaboration, complies with regulations, ensures disaster…
Credit Suisse to borrow up to $54B to calm investor fears
From Newsmax Credit Suisse on Thursday said it was taking “decisive action” to strengthen its liquidity by borrowing up to $54 billion from the Swiss central bank after a slump in its shares intensified fears about a broader bank deposit…
ICYMI — Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley to deliver major address on reparations at SOBWC-V
Baltimore, MD — Don Rojas, Director of Communications and International Relations for the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) received confirmation today that the Honorable Mia Amor Mottley has confirmed to attend State of the Black World Conference V as a…
Short and sweet
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio Well, no sooner did I publish my short and sweet post, How many Wows, than I received another in my email box. Bob Woodburger sent me the following message and picture that I could not…
New study highlights drivers behind suicide in the Americas
The results of the research conducted by PAHO and partners can serve as a basis for targeted prevention strategies among men and women. Washington, DC, 23 February 2023 (PAHO) – A new study by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and partners…
Baltimore Pastor plans 40 Mile Walk to White House to call for Presidential action on Reparations on Presidents’ Day
Will hold 3:30PM Ceremony & Press Availability at White House Gate Baltimore, MD — Rev. Dr. Robert Turner, Senior Pastor of Empowerment Temple AME Church announced plans today to walk 40 miles from his church in Baltimore to the White House,…
