He’d been invited by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, managers of the World Trade Center complex, due to his qualification as a Languages, Cultures and World Trade major from nearby Pace University, 3 blocks from the towers, next to the Brooklyn Bridge, opposite New York City Hall.
Month: September 2024
Dr. Hokehe Eko is a board-certified pediatrician and the owner of “Glow Pediatrics,” the first Black-owned virtual autism clinic for children in the U.S., AfroTech reports. A mom of three with over a decade of experience working with children, Dr. Eko trained extensively to conduct autism diagnostic evaluations using the CARS standardized test. Now, she is able to help children get diagnosed all over the U.S.
That June 5 was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. But days earlier Noah — a nonverbal autistic child with sensory processing disorder — had been denied Disney’s Disability Access Service, or DAS, pass. The 8-year-old struggles to stand in line for more than 15 minutes, and the pass would have provided him with shorter wait times at attractions.
Breast surgical oncologist Anouchka Coste, D.O. has joined Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician employed group of more than 130 physicians providing services throughout Broward County. She focuses on breast cancer, benign breast disease and providing care to women who are at high-risk for developing breast cancer.
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70. The Jackson 5, which included Tito and his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, skyrocketed to fame in the 1970s with timeless hits like “ABC” and “I’ll Be There,” reshaping the music scene and turning the group into teen heartthrobs.
Recently the National Civil Rights Museum announced Jordan Brand (NIKE, Inc.) will be the Freedom Award presenting sponsor in 2024. Jordan Brand is key to the museum’s connection to honoree Spike Lee and the Freedom Award.
Edward Waters University (EWU) is set to unveil its newly renovated dining hall on September 25, 2024, a project that not only modernizes the facility but also honors the legacy of the late Bishop McKinley Young. The dining hall, which has not seen significant renovations since its construction in 1971, will be named in Bishop Young’s memory, recognizing his commitment to service and the Edward Waters University community.
She will be returning to campus as the new athletic director, according to reports by HBCU Gameday and Rattler Nation Blog. Suggs previously worked in the FAMU athletic department as the associate athletic director for external affairs and senior women’s administrator. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M and a master’s degree from St. Thomas University.
Two-way standout Travis Hunter caught two of Shedeur Sanders’ four touchdown passes and also had an interception as Colorado cruised to a 28-9 win over Colorado State on Saturday night.
In her first public comments since she was stripped of a bronze medal she appeared to have rightfully won, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles said Wednesday she’s still seeking “justice” and “peace.”