Poverty On The Rise for Ghanian Cocoa Farmers?

In a previous post, I highlighted Ghana and Ivory Coast’s success as the world’s top two cocoa growers. Well, an update, by way of Africa News, may change that narrative, especially for its farmers. Ghanian cocoa farmers are becoming discouraged with their crops, advising that they are low on returns and struggling to break free…

Andrew Yang Proposes COVID-19 Vaccination Barcodes

What better way to kick off the week than with COVID-19 foolishness; conspiracy theorists, you can thank Natural News for this one. Former Presidential candidate Andrew Yang recently suggested on his Twitter account that Americans be assigned barcodes showing that they have been vaccinated for the coronavirus. He argues that instead of giving vaccination cards…

Abducted Nigerian Boys Reunited with Their Parents

I came across some good news this Sunday morning, by way of Africa News. Over 300 Nigerian schoolboys were rescued and reunited with their parents in Katsina, Nigeria, after being seized in a mass abduction by Jihadist terrorist group Boko Haram. The boys were brought to the governor’s office, where they were received by President…

Low COVID-19 Cases in Haiti Raises Questions

With the global hysteria surrounding the coronavirus, it’s refreshing to find countries that may be recovering from it, particularly those with an African population. The following information comes from Loop Haiti. Compared to other Caribbean regions, Haiti has relatively low COVID-19 cases, with many questioning how. The case numbers were questioned during the Pan American…

Safety Violations at COVID-19 Manufacturing Plants?

COVID-19 whistleblowers (scientists, medical experts, and civilians) have been validating conspiracy theorist rhetoric all year. And a recent article coming out of Natural News further supports why questioning the vaccine is warranted. Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert Arie Menachem is exposing the safety violations he witnessed at Merck & Co.’s vaccine manufacturing…

Chadwick Boseman’s Character Will NOT Be Recast in Black Panther 2

Greetings Folks, It’s Friday, and I read some good news earlier. The following information comes from The Verge. Although the Black Panther franchise will move forward, Chadwick Boseman’s character, King T’Challa (Black Panther), will not be recast. Part 2 will instead focus on supporting characters who will pay tribute to the late Boseman. Producer Kevin…

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…

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…

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…

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….