Alicia Boler-Davis was recently named Senior Vice President of Global Connected Customer Experience at General Motors (GM). In this role, her goal is to ensure driving is innovative and interesting for consumers. GM is currently at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which runs through Jan. 9th,…
This day in black history: Madame C.J. Walker is born
On December 23, 1869, Madam C.J. Walker who was a businesswoman and the first African American woman millionaire, was born. She amassed her fortune through hard work, innovative ideas, and a fierce dedication to her craft and her people. Contrary to most historical accounts, Madame C.J. Walker did not invent…
This day in black history: Dr. Carter G. Woodson was born
Photo: Wikicommons On today, December 19, 2013, Atlanta Free Speech celebrates the birth and life of Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Woodson’s most famous work, The Mis-Education of the Negro, is a work that is still relevant today and calls for us to continue to question the state of blacks in…
Spacecraft makes history, lands on comet surface
On Wednesday, European spacecraft Philae lander made history by becoming the first spacecraft to touchdown on a comet. The Philae lander separation from the Rosetta orbiter was confirmed at the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Space Operation Centre in Darmstadt, Germany. […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Exposing the hidden history of computer hacking
In 1998, Chris Wysopal and friends discovered a way to shut down the internet. With just 30 minutes of work they believed they could do enough damage to stop the world wide network operating for a couple of days. Read […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Five black women on statewide ballot making history in Georgia
Photo: WSB-TV “If you want a change, the mindset of a state or a nation, all you have to do is elect a woman and that’s what we intend to do – elect five women and have them represent the state of Georgia,” says Democratic Labor commissioner nominee Robbin Shipp….
This day in black history: University of Alabama desegregated
Alabama Governor George Wallace blocks desegregation of the University of Alabama in 1963 In June of 1963, two black students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, attempted to register for classes at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, but the door was blocked by Alabama Governor George Wallace who was a known segregationist. …
This day in black history: Civil Rights Act signed into law
On May 6, 1960, President D. Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act in an effort to address the discriminatory laws and practices within the segregated south that deprived African Americans the right to register and vote. The Civil Rights Act of 1960, established federal inspection of local voter registration polls and provided penalties for…
This day in black history: Nelson Mandela becomes first black President of South Africa
Mandela dances on stage as he delivers his victory address in downtown Johannesburg Photo: AP/David Brauchli On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela, became the first Black President in South Africa’s history. The man, known as Madiba,went on to be dubbed ‘the Father of a Nation’, during his life of service….
This day in black history: Nelson Mandela becomes first black President of South Africa
Mandela dances on stage as he delivers his victory address in downtown Johannesburg Photo: AP/David Brauchli On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela, became the first Black President in South Africa’s history. The man, known as Madiba,went on to be dubbed ‘the Father of a Nation’, during his life of service….