According to a 2013 Time Inc. survey, the number one reason employers turn recent college graduates away is lack of “soft skills” in the workplace. Soft skills embody the practical skills required to succeed in a professional environment, such as dressing appropriately, working as part of a team, showing up on time and interacting with […]
Month: February 2015
Black Inventors
Black History month brings awareness to many notable and influential black people of the past. While African Americans are widely credited in excelling in music and sports, what many people are unaware of is the monumental impact they’ve had on modern-day technology and medical practices. Here is a list of some of the most […]
Breaking the color barrier: sports edition
A century ago in the U.S., sports didn’t look like they do today because of segregation. There were no Dwayne Wades, Williams sisters or Floyd Mayweathers. The athletes who first entered the predominantly white sports leagues and associations had to deal with discrimination, hate speech and doubt, things that today’s players don’t have to […]
On the Bench: The Slave Gene Myth
When segregation ended in 1964, racial biases continued to thrive through the slave gene myth. If you’re not familiar with this theory, let me enlighten you. The slave gene theory is a racial assumption that African Americans are better athletes, in general, than other races due to the physical legacy of slavery. The idea was […]
Athlete of the Week: Mailen Domecq Chantry
As a golfer, Mailen Domecq Chantry works tremendously hard, mentally, physically and patiently, to hit the tiny white ball. Born and raised in Argentina, Chantry started playing golf at the age of 11. She was influenced by her older brother, who encouraged her to play. In addition to golf, Chantry also played basketball for six […]
One on one with Peter Bailey
From Rick Ross, to Trick Daddy, Peter Bailey has interviewed them all. Being the voice of the community, Bailey continues to advocate the importance of speaking freely, especially when those speaking are from the inner city. I had the pleasure of conversing with Bailey to discuss his upcoming NiteCap show featuring “Selma” star Omar Dorsey; […]
Musing with Jarran Muse
Michael Jackson, The Supremes, Berry Gordy, Marvin Gaye and many more of the Motown legends who helped shape the music industry will be honored in “Motown the Musical” running Feb. 24 to March 8 at the Broward Center for Performing Arts. The national tour of the musical brings a special part of history to a […]
African-American authors
An author or poet’s hopes, fears, memories and dreams are revealed in his or her work, and, often, periods of great struggle and oppression fuel the fire of a great story. Oftentimes, writers inadvertently document history and the makings of a culture with their art, such as these great African-American authors and poets. Maya Angelou […]
Shark Speak: February 24, 2015
Which do you think is the most effective way to test your knowledge of course material: exams, research papers or hands-on projects? Why? “I feel that I learn the material more with papers because I prefer working on them and it requires you to apply your knowledge in an organized way.” Stephen Rafferty, sophomore communication […]
Native Americans: the hurt never stopped
Historically, the first people to reach the Americas weren’t Leif Ericksson and the Vikings, nor were they Christopher Columbus and the Spanish. No one could claim to have “discovered” America because you can’t discover a place where people are already living. Those people were the Native Americans. When the Americas were “discovered,” the natives were […]