Food science is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on solving real-world problems around the production of food. Modern consumers want safe, nutritious, and easily available food. Food scientists help farmers, grocers, and other businesses meet those demands. The science of food involves studying: Food compositionPreparationProcessingPreservationEffects on human health Food scientists work to ensure that there…
IRS scrambles to reverse dire statistics on plunging audits for millionaires, soaring reviews for Black Americans | Fortune
A study from January 2023 involving university researchers and the Treasury Department found that IRS data-driven algorithms selected Black taxpayers for auditing at up to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers. The study said the IRS disproportionately audited people who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is aimed at low- to moderate-income workers and families: While…
Hailey Van Lith says negative LSU comments fueled by racism
Hailey Van Lith, LSU guard, defended her team against racial bias after a Los Angeles Times article labeled them “dirty debutantes.” Van Lith, acknowledging the presence of black teammates, highlighted the racism they face, emphasizing her duty to support them. She criticized the article’s derogatory language and its failure to motivate the team. “We do…
Revolution Happening in Children’s Publishing. You Can Thank Book Bans
Publishers are fighting back on book bans by flooding the market with books representing diverse points of view Book bans aren’t new; the practice is centuries old. But over the past four years, right-wing organizations have been on a crusade to remove books from school libraries and classrooms. Last school year, these groups challenged more than 3,000 titles….
Duke University’s move to end full ride scholarship for Black students gets mixed reaction from former scholars
Last year, the Supreme Court struck down race-based college admissions. According to CNN: Craig Vincent, a former Reginaldo Howard Memorial scholar who graduated in 2016, told CNN Friday that he was disappointed in the university’s decision to end the scholarship. The scholarship, Vincent said, was critical to attracting talent to the university. He added that scholars…
The Only Book you Need to Survive a World without Electricity
Inside, you’ll find 70 ingenious projects that can help you protect your own family in times of economic crisis, long-term blackouts, riots, hyperinflation, hurricanes, martial law, war or other unforeseen events that may come our way. The immediate payoff of having these simple projects installed is that they make you independent and self-sufficient on your…
‘Weaponization of Plagiarism’ or Rigorous Standards Behind Provost’s Ouster?
The firing of Kimberly McLeod, Clayton State University’s first Black female provost, over inaccurate citations on her CV, has sparked debate. Some view it as a genuine concern for academic integrity, while others see it as part of a larger trend targeting Black scholars. Similar instances, such as the forced resignation of Harvard’s first Black…
Intercultural Communication: When People Unpack Trauma With A Virtual Stranger
In an age where the digital realm shapes a significant portion of our interactions, the dynamics of communication have undergone a profound transformation. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of intercultural communication, where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together, often virtually, to exchange ideas, share experiences, and sometimes, unexpectedly, unpack their deepest…
Why Cross-Cultural Communication Is Key To Success In Technology
Alexander Smbatyan is a tech investor and entrepreneur. He is cofounder at Intent.ai and chairman at the Emerge international conference. Below are excerpts from an article he published in Forbes. In today’s globalized economy and increasingly diverse societies, cultural sensitivity has evolved from a mere necessity for effective team management to a critical component for achieving business…
Why Supporting HBCU Libraries Is Essential
By Marybeth Gasman, Ph.D. The first time I stepped foot into a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) library was at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1994. As I walked across campus, I remember being nervous, feeling slightly out of place. Yet, the students on campus were incredibly kind, pointing me in the direction of the…
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