By David Klepper, The Associated Press The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are failing to adequately monitor domestic extremists, according to a new Senate report that also faulted […]
Category: Technology
Posted inTechnology
Are you prepared to fight ransomware? Tech experts weigh in on the most popular form of cyberattack
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com As the world becomes more technologically savvy, so comes with it the threat of online crime. One of […]
Posted inTechnology
Dr. Loretta H. Cheeks: a national ‘GEM’ in STEAM
By Darnell Hill, Special to the Arizona Informant, BlackPressUSA Since starting her career journey in the chemical industry while at Southern University and A&M College, Dr. Loretta H. Cheeks has […]
Posted inNEWS
Sensory overload: are tech devices affecting your sleep?
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer, mscatliffe@afro.com Kimberly Maker, 53, used to be skeptical about the world of sleep study. In the beginning she didn’t believe in it– thinking […]
Posted inTechnology
Artificial Intelligence in art underlines deeper implications for workers
By Matthew Wynn and Kyle Russo, Capital News Service Artificial Intelligence — it’s the thing of sci-fi movies and dystopian novels. It’s also present and real, impacting laborers and professionals […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore entrepreneurs integrate technology and fashion
By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO What is the solution for a jogger who runs at night and fears being hit by a passing car? What can help athletes […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
What’s happening at the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX?
By The Associated Press The imploding cryptocurrency trading firm FTX is now short billions of dollars after experiencing the crypto equivalent of a bank run. The exchange, formerly one of […]
Posted inCommentary
Dear Black America: stop accepting equitable and demand equity
By Khalid Rudo Smith, Word in Black For some time, we’ve all held our breath as a tech billionaire, who made questionable moral compass attempts in the past, has purchased […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Terrence Riley named new executive director for Hack the Hood
By Y’Anad Burrell, BlackPressUSA Hack the Hood’s Board of Directors has named Terrence Riley as the new executive director. The organization’s mission is to provide youth and communities of color […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Google settles location-tracking charges for $392 million in 40 U.S. states
By Dave Collins and Marcy Gordon, The Associated Press Arizona settled its case with Google for $85 million last month, but by then other attorneys general in several other states […]
Posted inBaltimore News
From cold type to the digital arena: a salute to Denise Dorsey
By Ron Taylor, Special to the AFRO and Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor When Denise Dorsey entered the world of journalism production, ideas and images were transferred from writers’ typewriters […]
Posted inTechnology
The metaverse: a growing space for jobseekers and enthusiasts
By Career Communications Group “Metaverse” is the new buzzword, with many conversations sparked on the virtual universe or network of virtual worlds. People connect socially, purchase or sell various goods […]