Year: 2021
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Moment in History: Phillip B. Downing (video)
Before the year 1891, it would have been extremely difficult to mail a letter, because it would have required a long trip to your local post office. That was until an inventor, Philip B. Downing (1857-1934) invented the street letter box, which was basically a metal box with four feet that allowed people…
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Moment in History: Alfred L Cralle Inventor (video)
Who doesn’t like a nice bowl of delicious ice cream, or a nice cone, or a tasty Sundae? Did you know that a man named Alfred Cralle invented the scoop? Alfred L. Cralle (September 4, 1866 – May 6, 1919) was an African-American businessman and inventor of the “Ice Cream Mold and Disher”. (wikipedia)…
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Black History Month and Cancer Care
Since 1976, the month of February has been designated as Black History Month in the United States. The month provides an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions African Americans have made to the country’s history while recognizing inequities and struggles that have divided the nation over the course of time. Inequality has spanned across every inch…
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A Salute To Black Achievements In Television Presented By Citi
The Paley Center for Media today announced its Black History Month celebration, A Salute to Black Achievements in Television presented by Citi, honoring the incredible legacy and achievements of iconic Black on-screen talent, creatives, and influencers. The Paley Center is proud to have Citi return as the Presenting Sponsor. Starting Monday, February 1, the celebration includes dynamic interactive…
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Hyundai Motor Group Introduces Advanced Humanoid Robot ‘DAL-e’ for Automated Customer Services
‘DAL-e’ is an AI-powered automated robot offering bespoke customer services at a HMG showroom with plans for adoption in diverse operating environments DAL-e boasts language processing, facial recognition and automated mobility capabilities for seamless wall-to-wall services under Covid-19 situation Pilot operation begins at a Hyundai Motor showroom in Seoul with a view to further optimization,…
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KIA MOTORS PASSES ON SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL TO “ACCELERATE THE GOOD” FOR AMERICA’S YOUTH
IRVINE, Calif., January 29, 2021 – After a decade of creative and award-winning Super Bowl campaigns, Kia will not be advertising in Super Bowl LV. Instead, the brand will expand its charitable initiatives in support of America’s youth. Kia’s “Accelerate The Good” program began in 2019 when the Great Unknowns Scholarship was established to help young…
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Nissan teases all-new 2022 Pathfinder (video)
January 29, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Meet the all-new 2022 Pathfinder and learn more about the NEXT step in Nissan’s evolution on Feb. 4, 2021 at 1 p.m. EST. Register here. For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissanusa.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos…
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Oscar Hopeful Short Documentary “THE CROSSING” Sheds Light on Venezuela’s Humanitarian Crisis
In February of 2019, people from all over the world met in Cúcuta, Colombia in an attempt to deliver humanitarian aid into Venezuela. Juliana Peñaranda-Loftus, director of the short documentary THE CROSSING, knew she had to be there as she felt she had the moral responsibility to tell this story. In two days, she assembled a crew and flew…
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CES 2021 Makes History as Largest Digital Tech Industry Event
The first-ever, all-digital CES® 2021 made history as the largest digital tech event. Almost 2000 companies unveiled next-gen innovation for a better future. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, the all-digital CES 2021 featured product launches from startups to tech giants, keynotes from global industry leaders, live entertainment from Hollywood and more than 100 hours…
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MEGALOBOX 2: NOMAD to Premiere in April 2021 on TOKYO MX & BS11
Teaser Trailer and Visuals Revealed LOS ANGELES – January 27,2021 – TMS Entertainment today announced that MEGALOBOX 2: NOMAD, the highly anticipated sequel to the internationally acclaimed anime series MEGALOBOX, will premiere in April 2021 on Japanese television networks TOKYO MX and BS11. MEGALOBOX, a series based on Tomorrow’s Joe by Asao Takamori…