Automattic Cuts Weekly Contributor Hours to WordPress.org by 99% – Community Members Fear ‘Beginning of the End’
- January 15, 2025
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- truthseekerx
Last week, Automattic announced that they’d be cutting their weekly contributor hours to WordPress.org from roughly 4,000 to a mere 45. This is a massive shift in how open-source WordPress has functioned for over a decade. Let’s explore four possible implications of this major change. (more…)...
(1-14-25) BHN-TRS: California wildfires spark political dramas; millions flee gang-infested Haiti; MSNBC president steps down
- January 15, 2025
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- truthseekerx
Some California homeowners were abandoned by insurance companies several months before By Black Headline News BREAKING: California wildfires become political while residents suffer. Millions flee Haiti as civil war brews among gangs. GREEN WATCH: Florida to reach subfreezing temperatures over the next coming week. SPOTLIGHT: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remains honored despite the...
The Rise of “GEO” – or How AI is Transforming Search Engine Optimization
- January 09, 2025
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- truthseekerx
If you’ve used Google lately, you’ve probably noticed a change: instead of just getting a mix of links and snippets, you’re now seeing AI-generated responses that synthesize information from multiple sources right there in your results. This is what’s known as generative search and it’s changing how we optimize content for search engines. In this...
(1-7-25) BHN Talk Radio Show reviews President Carter’s farewell, Tibet earthquake, Africa splitting, Meta no fact-checking, and alcohol cancer-link
- January 09, 2025
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- truthseekerx
Meta founder, Mark Zuckerburg gives excuse for cutting third-party fact checking companies to curb censorship By Black Headline News BREAKING: Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100 — living longer than any president in U.S. history, serving from 1977 to 1981. His beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, died in...
The Ripple Effect of Florida’s Decision to Remove Civilian Review Boards – Florida House Bill – HB 601 (2024) – Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
- January 08, 2025
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- truthseekerx
Florida’s decision to eliminate civilian review boards (CRBs)—those vital community-driven bodies that once served as watchdogs for police accountability—has sparked heated debates and deep concern, not only within the state but also across the country. This move doesn’t just impact how communities in Florida interact with law enforcement; it sends shockwaves through states that might...
The Fight for Integration: Weighing the Costs and Benefits
- December 26, 2024
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- truthseekerx
The fight for integration was one of the most defining chapters in the story of Black America. It was a battle fought with hope, courage, and a belief in justice, yet it left behind a complex legacy. For every barrier broken, there were new challenges, and for every door opened, there were lingering doubts about...
Meritocracy
- November 14, 2024
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- truthseekerx
Meritocracy, the principle that individuals are rewarded based on their abilities and achievements, holds an inherent appeal. It promises a world where hard work and talent are the sole determinants of success. However, for many Black professionals, particularly in the technology sector, the reality of meritocracy can be more complex and nuanced. Meritocracy, like any...
The Benefits of Reading and Physical Exercise for Brain and Physical Health in Black Men and Women
- October 04, 2024
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- truthseekerx
Maintaining optimal brain and physical health is essential for longevity and well-being. Reading and physical exercise, two powerful yet often underappreciated tools, can significantly contribute to individuals’ cognitive and physical vitality. For Black men and women, the benefits of these activities are not just physiological—they are also deeply cultural and psychological. They provide unique avenues...
Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty: Understanding and Overcoming the Poverty Mindset
- September 23, 2024
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- truthseekerx
Generational poverty is a deeply rooted issue that spans across families and communities, persisting for decades or even centuries. Unlike situational poverty—caused by sudden hardship like a job loss or medical emergency—generational poverty is often passed down from one generation to the next, along with a set of beliefs, habits, and mindsets that are difficult...
The Impact of the Divine Nine