Research shows that teens who spend five or more hours on social media are more likely to suffer from mental health issues, and Black teens are more likely to experience online racial discrimination and suicidal ideation due to social media use.
Category: Technology
Posted inBaltimore Community
Tech leaders making headway on Baltimore’s digital inclusion strategy
The Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition and the Baltimore Office of Broadband Digital Equity are working to close the digital divide and improve digital infrastructure in Baltimore, with plans to provide reliable internet access, modern devices, digital skills training, and technical support to all residents.
Posted inSponsored Content
University of Maryland Medical System Is Advancing Access to Cancer Care in Prince George’s County
The Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health in Largo, MD offers high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment with a focus on holistic patient care, including counseling, financial assistance, nutrition guidance, and social support.
Posted in2024 Elections
UNREAL: Trump backers use AI images to suggest strong Black support
Artificial Intelligence is being used to create AI-generated images of former President Donald Trump posing with Black celebrities, historical figures, and ordinary Black people in an attempt to sway Black voters.
Posted inBUSINESS
STEM City platform to host AFRO’s fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo
The AFRO’s fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo will be hosted on Career Communications Group’s metaverse platform, STEM City USA, to celebrate small business and provide access to resources for Black entrepreneurs.
Posted inNational News
Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later
Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company on May 19, 2024.
Posted inTechnology
Bridging the gap: How Byte Back brings free digital literacy training to Baltimore’s underserved communities
Byte Back, a nonprofit organization, is working to close the digital divide in Washington D.C. and Baltimore by providing free digital literacy and tech certification training to residents from underserved communities, with a focus on making classes more accessible and engaging.
Posted inNational News
As some lawmakers look to regulate AI fakes, free speech concerns remain
FKA twigs urged Congress to ban unauthorized use of AI to replicate her image or voice, as generative AI has been used to create songs and explicit images of popular artists, infringing on their rights and revenue.
Posted inU.S. Government
TikTok sues Biden-Harris administration over law that could ban the app
TikTok and ByteDance have filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration, arguing that a potential ban of the app would violate the First Amendment rights of millions of American TikTok users.
Posted inHBCU
Spelman College first HBCU to launch cosmetic science program
Spelman College has launched a first-of-its-kind cosmetic science program to bridge the gap between the beauty industry and creators of the products, offering a concentration and minor in cosmetic chemistry to students interested in entering the field.
Posted inBlack History
Howard University collaborates with Spotify to create “1619: The College Edition” podcast
Howard University partnered with Spotify to host a listening session to highlight the launch of “1619: The College Edition” podcast, in which students unpack what they have gleaned from their study of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, under the direction of its author, Pulitzer Prize winner, Emmy winner and investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Posted inDMV News
Local social media agencies host networking event and live podcast for entrepreneurs and content creators
Siraaj Woods Creatives (SWC) and Kigenix Creatives hosted their fourth networking event for entrepreneurs and content creators in the DMV area, providing a space for them to be creative and connect with each other, as well as providing resources to take their businesses to the next level.