From left: Roberta H. Pinckney, chair of the Barber-Scotia College Board of Trustees, and Chris Rey, president of Barber-Scotia meet with Skilldora co-founders, CEO DeMario Mcllwain and COO Dawn Mcllwain, to officiate the institution’s partnership with the HBCU initiative. (Courtesy of Barber-Scotia College)
From left: Roberta H. Pinckney, chair of the Barber-Scotia College Board of Trustees, and Chris Rey, president of Barber-Scotia meet with Skilldora co-founders, CEO DeMario Mcllwain and COO Dawn Mcllwain, to officiate the institution’s partnership with the HBCU initiative. (Courtesy of Barber-Scotia College)

Today’s Headlines – May 20, 2024

Black-owned AI Firm & Billionaire Partner for HBCUs; Kenya-US Visit

Good afternoon! Today’s newsletter covers a range of topics, from a Black-owned AI tech company partnering with a billionaire to advance technology at HBCUs, to East Africa’s impact on global alliances and economic opportunities, the Folger Shakespeare Library’s new director, and a heated exchange in the House Oversight Committee. Let’s dive in!

Black-owned tech company Skilldora teams up with billionaire to enhance HBCU education

Discover how Black-owned AI tech company Skilldora and billionaire Dr. Michael V. Roberts are teaming up to advance technology at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), opening up new opportunities for Black leadership and workforce development. Find out how this partnership is paving the way for enhanced career outcomes and empowering learners nationwide.

East Africa emerges as political powerhouse with state visit to US

East Africa is making waves in international politics and trade, with a historic visit from Kenyan President William Ruto to the United States. Find out how this visit could impact global alliances and economic opportunities.

Folger Shakespeare Library names Farah Karim-Cooper as new director

The Folger Shakespeare Library has appointed Farah Karim-Cooper as its new director. Karim-Cooper is the first person of color to hold the position and will be the eighth director of the library.

House Oversight Committee session turns into partisan bickering, Greene refuses to apologize

In a heated session of the House Oversight Committee, personal attacks and partisan bickering took center stage, overshadowing the intended discussion on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Find out how a remark about fake eyelashes ignited a fiery exchange between lawmakers.

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