WASHINGTON, D.C. — It all started because she wanted to claim her seat at the table. Deryl McKissack had worked hard in the construction business for years but was always told to put her head down, work harder and not ask any questions. When her new boss wanted to demote her simply because she was
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Despite rising demand for cultured meat and other cellular agriculture products, scaling up production and gaining public acceptance remain challenges, according to industry experts. Cellular agriculture refers to the bio-technology — such as tissue engineering and synthetic biology — to create products that would otherwise be produced using traditional agriculture methods. In the case of
Ghanaian Michael Brako, has carved his vision in Commerce, Capitalism and Culture DID YOU KNOW…THE FIST AFRO COMB WAS NEVER MANUFACTURED OR COMMERCIALIZED BY BLACK PEOPLE? COVID-19 hit, and creative designer Michael Brako met Cheryl Morrow. This is a tale of a family from Ghana, migrating to America and ending up in the town of
In the early ’90s, Death Row Records had a roster that could compete with any label’s top talent, and CEO Suge Knight earned a reputation as one of the most feared men in the industry. James McDonald, then known as Mob James, was the instrument of Knight’s intimidation. McDonald served as Death Row’s muscle and
“Do you trust me?” This question is often repeated in Netflix’s newest sci-fi film, but in the game of geopolitical war, can anyone be trusted? A story about military distrust in the future battleground of a Cold War-era setting is a solid premise for a mid-budget thriller. Netflix, however, tries to take this premise a
Emmy- and Tony-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who distinguished herself in theater, film and television, died on Thursday afternoon. She was 96. “I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement. “Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas
In securing his first film role in the Disney biopic “Safety,” 12-year-old actor Thaddeus J. Mixson brought the character of Fahmarr McElrathbey to light. The newly-released streaming movie focuses on the life and times of former Clemson University safety, Ray McElrathbey, and his little brother, Fahmarr. It’s an inspirational and thought-provoking film that highlights the
Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion “Prime Time” Sanders learned the value of movement after purchasing his first “iced out” Rolex in his rookie season with the Atlanta Falcons. His multi-diamond timepiece wasn’t working properly — or so he thought, until the jeweler told him to move his arm. “The Rolex works off movement,” Sanders
RICHMOND, Va. — As fencing is set to be installed Jan. 25 around the 130-year-old Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Va., in preparation for its removal, the monument itself has become an unlikely symbol of hope and persistence for many in the surrounding communities. Gov. Ralph S. Northam ordered the removal of the Confederate
Cannabis Prophet Nicole Miller Cooks Up Wellness! SDMNEWS has always been a friend of Cannabis/Hemp connoisseurs, but the woman that is known as Mama Kush brings a sense of home cooking and baking to cannabis and you to cannabis and into your kitchen. Nicole spoke to SDMNEWS and explains the Weegan lifestyle. SDMN: Why should