The Founder of John Hopkins University Owned Slaves

Greetings Everyone, There’s some news coming out of Maryland that caught my attention. The following information is from PHYS.org. Researchers at John Hopkins University, who’ve played a prominent role in tracking the coronavirus, recently discovered that its founder owned slaves in the 19th century. They uncovered the information in government census records as part of…

Egyptian President Calls Out Western Media

Many, myself included, have been very critical of the African continent. So much so that Egypt’s President recently spoke out against it. The following information is from Africa News. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi recently met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the major regional crisis and the state of human rights affairs. During…

Who’s First for the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Many have been questioning who will be first in line for the COVID-19 vaccine. Well, some recent information coming out of Science News has provided us with an update. Healthcare workers and long-term care residents have been recommended for the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine. The two vaccine candidates, Pfizer and Moderna, will be…

Book Review

Greetings All, I just finished reading The Outsider by Richard Wright, and I wanted to share my thoughts. Cross found himself joining in the laughter. His heart went out to these rejected men whose rebel laughter banished self-murder from his thoughts. If only he could lose himself in that kind of living! Were there not…

The UN’s Digital ID and Passport

There’s some news that many conspiracy theorists are going to have a field day with after reading. The following information comes from Natural News and Biometric Update. The United Nations (UN) has created a digital solution to help UN agencies with operational and transactional tasks, The UN Digital ID. This ID is a digital wallet…

Supply-N-Demand

Toys, games, athletic equipment, indoor and outdoor appliances, pet products. Does that sound like something that you need? If so, I’d recommend checking out Supply-N-Demand. Based in Atlanta, GA, Supply-N-Demand offers apparel, electronics, sporting goods, toys, and more. For more information, check out their official website. You can also stay connected on Facebook and Instagram….

China’s Mission to Collect Moon Samples

There’s some interesting news coming out of China that I had to share with you all. The following information is from Space. China’s highly anticipated moon mission is scheduled for launch next week, November 24, 2020. The Long March 5 rocket, weighing 18,000 lbs. (8,200 kilograms), is set to make the trip. And this rocket…

Book Review

Greetings Folks, I just finished The Maze Runner 5 book series, and I wanted to share my thoughts. She nodded, her expression showing how hard it was to say what came next. “You’re all immune, and you’re the oldest and strongest of those not in the maze. We’re dealing with people who are very sick…

Charlotte’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan

The City of Charlotte recently held a press conference discussing the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and I had to give an overview for those who are inside and outside of the Queen City. The Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan is a shared vision to guide the city’s growth over the next 20 years. This community-driven Plan…

Egypt Archaeologists Opens Newly Discovered Coffins

Greetings Everyone, There’s a discovery coming out of Egypt that I had to share with you all. The following information is from Aljazeera. Egyptian officials have discovered roughly 100 ancient coffins—some with mummies and others with 40 gilded statues—at Saqqara Necropolis, an ancient burial ground that’s south of Cairo, Egypt. Statues that were buried more…

Samoha African Cuisine

Greetings All, An afternoon drive around the Queen City led me to an unexpected gold mine, Samoha African Cuisine. Based in Charlotte, NC, Samoha African Cuisine is a Nigerian restaurant that serves fresh and authentic African dishes. Jollof rice, tilapia, chicken, oxtail, spinach, fried plantain, and beef stew are just a few options that will…

COVID-19’s Lasting Effects

For many patients, life after catching the coronavirus hasn’t been easy. The following information comes from SciTechDaily. Within two months of leaving the hospital, 7% of COVID-19 patients died, including the 10% who were treated in an ICU. After interviewing 488 patients, researchers found the following: 39% of patients hadn’t gotten back to normal activities….