Best IBM SkillsBuild Courses for IBM HBCU Ambassadors
Part of Biden-Harris's Historically Black College and University (HBCU) cybersecurity initiative, the IBM HBCU Ambassador program began in January 2023. IBM HBCU ambassadors are charged with spreading the word of IBM's resources, including meeting and IBM SkillsBuild badge courses, among HBCU students and of course, setting the example. As a former IBM Norfolk State University (NSU) ambassador, I'll share 10 online, self-paced IBM SkillsBuild courses I recommend IBM HBCU ambassadors prioritize when building their Credly badges portfolio for professional development.
6 Ways HBCU Students Can Excel with Parker Dewey Micro-Internships
Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students, there are opportunities to be grabbed and money to be made with Parker Dewey micro-internships. Yes, the paid opportunities are with legitimate businesses and for a decent amount of money per project (usually ~$300). No, its not a difficult process for HBCU students to create a Parker Dewey account and get started. Below, I'll share some tips that helped me succeed with Parker Dewey micro-internships.
3 Dietary Supplement Research Platforms I Trust
Carefully selected dietary supplements can supplement a good workout program and healthy diet for fit athletes and overweight people. Below are a few popular dietary supplement research platforms to help you choose supplements without fatal side-effects, false advertising, ridiculous prices.
What You Should Do on Cyber Monday 2024
Throughout your quest to shop Cyber Monday deals, I want you to complete some productive tasks unrelated to consumerism. This is not about the best Cyber Monday deals in your favorite stores. This is a short, easy to-do list for increasing your data security and privacy. No, you can't prevent cyber attacks and identity theft. You can mitigate it and be proactive about knowing when you've been affected.
What You Should Remember on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for the tagline snippet of his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963, Selma to Montgomery march in 1965 (including the Edmund Pettus Bridge), and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January annually. There are a few things we should remember about MLK Jr., especially when people and organizations white-wash his life's work as if the United States of America has come closer to true equality, not just for the proletariat, but especially for Black Americans.
Black-Owned Businesses in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista is a small city in Cochise County, Arizona (AZ), less than an hour north from the Mexico border. Its best known as the city immediately east from the home of Army intelligence, Fort Huachuca. Sierra Vista, AZ, has the essentials but is isolated from other cities. Tucson is approximately 90 minutes north-west while Phoenix is another two hours further. The Black American presence is nearly nonexistent. However, there are some niche Black-owned businesses worth checking out for any pro-Black residents, travelers, and Army Advanced Initial Training (AIT) soldiers.
How to Support the BIG3 Basketball League
The BIG3 basketball league, under the leadership of CEO Ice Cube, is a fresh change from the flops, senseless foul calls, and rumors of scripted wins in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league. The 3-on-3 basketball league, with their "FIREBALL3" rule set, is fast-paced, and they play defense. For those serious about supporting the first modern Black-owned sports league in the USA, here are some ideas on how to do it.
Free Open-Source Video Production Software
You don't need expensive video editing software to create content on YouTube, Twitch, etc. There are free applications for every PC operating system (OS) - Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSD - for recording, streaming, and editing video content. Below I'll share some popular free open-source software (FOSS) for video production.
Free Open-Source Music Production Software
Want to make music but lack the funding to purchase music production software and hardware? There are free applications for every PC operating system (OS) - Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSD - for creating, recording, mixing, and mastering music. Below I'll share my favorite free open-source software (FOSS) for music production, most I've discussed before, just not in a dedicated listacle.
2 Memorable Black-Owned Businesses in Memphis, Tennessee
Before visiting Memphis, Tennessee (TN), the first thing that came to mind when I thought of the city was the 2005 Hustle & Flow movie. Now, there are two Black-owned businesses in Memphis that come to mind.
