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Are you prepared to fight ransomware? Tech experts weigh in on the most popular form of cyberattack

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022

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 BlackPressUSA/NNPANovember 20, 2022November 20, 2022

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 Womens Health WriterNovember 20, 2022November 20, 2022

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 Capital News ServiceNovember 20, 2022November 20, 2022

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 Special to the AFRONovember 20, 2022November 20, 2022

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 Associated PressNovember 19, 2022November 19, 2022

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 Word in BlackNovember 19, 2022November 19, 2022

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 BlackPressUSA/NNPANovember 19, 2022November 19, 2022

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 Associated PressNovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022

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 Special to the AFRONovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022

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 Sponsored ContentNovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022

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 […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimore City Public School teachers advance learning and classroom management with technology

by Special to the AFRONovember 15, 2022November 15, 2022

By Kara Thompson, Special to the AFRO Teachers in Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) are using technology to their advantage to help keep their students engaged and up-to-date with […]

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