Jamaican-American Marley Dias To Host Family Series On Netflix
Netflix has announced it will air a new family book series called “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices,” which will be hosted by the founder of 1000 Black Girl Books Marley Dias. Dias, who was also the winner of the 2019 Young Futurist Award, will host a program set to feature “prominent Black celebrities and artists reading […]
Did You Know Usain Bolt Holds the Majority of Fastest 100M Sprint Times Not Associated With Doping?
“Out of the 30 fastest 100m sprint times ever, only nine were achieved by an athlete not associated with doping. Usain Bolt ran all nine. 4:56 PM · May 19, 2020 UberFacts @UberFacts” The above tweet by Uberfacts, though inaccurate, has generated public debate about doping in men’s 100m track and field sprinting. UberFacts is […]
The Young Caribbean Professional Network is now accepting applications for the 2020 Scholarship Awards!
Students currently attending an accredited college or university in Fall 2020 in pursuit of a four-year degree in any field of study are encouraged to apply. Awards highlight specific qualifications, including first-generation college students, Afro/Caribbean/Latino/Minority students, leadership, financial need, resiliency, residency in certain communities, and degrees in business, education, science, technology, engineering, and math. Visit […]