First Grader Asks ‘Old Navy’ Retail Company To Make Girls’ Jeans With Real Pockets In Handwritten Letter
One first-grader from Arkansas, US was in great need of a pair of jeans with pockets that could keep her hands warm. 7-year-old Kamryn Gardner decided to write a letter to the clothing retailer Old Navy, asking the company to stop making girls’ jeans with fake pockets. “Dear Old Navy. I do not like that the front pockets of the girls’ jeans are fake. I … Continue reading First Grader Asks ‘Old Navy’ Retail Company To Make Girls’ Jeans With Real Pockets In Handwritten Letter
Maryland Inmates To Receive University Education
Georgetown University will be granting higher education to prison inmates in Maryland. The Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) is set to launch a five-year programme that will allow inmates in Maryland to gain bachelors degrees. Inmates will be following courses administered by Georgetown University, which is based in Washington. Representatives from Georgetown met with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) … Continue reading Maryland Inmates To Receive University Education
British-Palestinian Filmmaker Farah Nabulsi’s Short Film ‘The Present’ Wins Best Short Film At The BAFTA Awards
Congratulations to Farah Nabulsi who won a BAFTA award for her short film The Present. The British-Palestinian filmmaker took home the ‘Best Short Film’ award. The film is about a father and daughter who set out to buy the daughter’s mother a present. However, the task is made difficult by many checkpoints they must go through across Palestine’s West Bank. You can watch her acceptance … Continue reading British-Palestinian Filmmaker Farah Nabulsi’s Short Film ‘The Present’ Wins Best Short Film At The BAFTA Awards
Chloé Zhao Becomes First Chinese Filmmaker And Second Woman To Win Best Director At The BAFTA Awards
An inspiration to many, Chloé Zhao became the first Chinese filmmaker and the second woman to win best director at the 2021 BAFTA awards! She won for her movie Nomadland. Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the award in 2010, for her movie The Hurt Locker. Chloé’s film Nomadland also won awards for best film, best actress and best cinematography. You can watch … Continue reading Chloé Zhao Becomes First Chinese Filmmaker And Second Woman To Win Best Director At The BAFTA Awards
Twitter Set To Launch First African Staff Team In Ghana
Twitter is set to launch their first African staff team in Ghana! Twitter’s founder, Jack Dorsey, took to the platform to announce that they have been actively hiring for roles in Ghana, Africa! The Twitter blog post read: “We are looking for specialists to join several teams including product, design, engineering, marketing and communications. Full details on current job openings can be found on the Twitter … Continue reading Twitter Set To Launch First African Staff Team In Ghana
Couple Who Were Former Students At Nottingham Trent University Secure Five Investment Offers On Business Show ‘Dragon’s Den’
A recent episode of BBC’s Dragon’s Den saw a couple secure five investment offers for their brand, Super U! Charlotte Bailey and Sean Ali met at Nottingham Trent University and graduated in 2016. The couple created their natural superfood brand, Super U, when they were in their final year of studies. Charlotte,24, studied Law, whilst Sean, 28, studied business management. Being key parts to Super … Continue reading Couple Who Were Former Students At Nottingham Trent University Secure Five Investment Offers On Business Show ‘Dragon’s Den’
A New Educational Show For Latino Children Has Graced The Scene
A new educational series for latino children has arrived! Club Mundo Kids, which premiered on Televisa and Universo, is aimed at first-and second-generation Latino children in the United States. Spoken in Spanish, the series also incorporates a little of the English language. The show follows bilingual host Romina Puga and her two puppet friends – Coco, (shaped like a coconut), and Maya. Together, they engage … Continue reading A New Educational Show For Latino Children Has Graced The Scene
Nora Al Matrooshi Becomes The First Female Astronaut In The United Arab Emirates
Nora Al Matrooshi has become the United Arab Emirates’ first female astronaut! Mohammed Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrooshi were chosen by the UAE to take part in the country’s astronaut program. Taking to twitter, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, tweeted: “We announce the first Arab female … Continue reading Nora Al Matrooshi Becomes The First Female Astronaut In The United Arab Emirates
Hong Kong Set To Launch HK$5,000 Voucher Scheme In The Summer
Hong Kong’s voucher scheme is set to launch this summer. The scheme will give every adult Hong Kong resident HK$5,000 (US$643) worth of vouchers to spend locally. This is to increase local spending and boost the city’s economic recovery. AlipayHK, Octopus, Tap & Go and WeChat Pay HK are the four electronic payment providers that have been chosen to operate the HK$5,000 voucher scheme. According to … Continue reading Hong Kong Set To Launch HK$5,000 Voucher Scheme In The Summer
Podcast Host Tricky Visits Schools And Teaches Students About The Consequences Of Bad Decisions
Tricky has been going into schools to give inspiring talks to the youth! In a recent school visit, the podcast host spoke about how the consequences of one’s decisions not only affects them, but also their parents and others around them. Speaking about his own experiences of being in a gang, Tricky also expressed how one should be careful with the company they keep to … Continue reading Podcast Host Tricky Visits Schools And Teaches Students About The Consequences Of Bad Decisions
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