On reclaiming the power to make change happen: It is a myth that we cannot change the system that perpetuates violence and violent narratives. — Gov. Wes Moore, the 63rd Governor of Maryland and the first Black Governor. Gov. Moore recently finished his first legislative session, signing into law a $15 an hour minimum wage, expanded tax breaks for military retirees, and a first-in-the-nation program offering high school students a state-paid service year option…

W e appreciate everyone who took the time to attend the Senate Toastmasters Club Open House! We learned why it matters for personal and professional growth and development from Osetemega Iribiri, VP of Education. Did you miss it? Here is a quick recap of the event: Randy Lioz gave a riveting speech on why businesses should care about depolarization. In “Depolarizing Organizational…

When I was eleven, I pleaded (or maybe demanded) that my mother allow me to attend boarding school. The common entrance exam results had just been released, and judging by my score, I was qualified to attend the elitist Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) in Benin City, Edo State. I…

People grieve as they find most understandable to their soul. Some people loose a loved one and go insane. As in, madness. Some live in shock while they wonder if they are next in line. Some disassociate without meaning to. Some wail and wail when they hear the news, pour…

Death is an unkind shadow: It is the colleague who tells lies without blinking twice. It is the kleptomaniac who steals your wallet and leaves your bus-pass in your purse. It is the cloud of darkness determined to suck your energy before sunrise.

If you know me, you’ll know that I’m a lifelong learner. I am constantly looking for ways to get better and better. On October 01, 2016, when I joined Toastmasters International, it was to improve my public speaking skills. But I have since learned that being a public speaker goes…

Ample research shows that women are still burdened with the decision of making a choice between raising a family, pursuing career advancement, or attempting to do both a.k.a “have it all”. The news about Jacinda Ardern, former New Zealand Prime Minister, quitting her day job due to burnout came as…

Reponse 03/18/2023 7:37PM Nigerians are people who are citizens or nationals of Nigeria, a country located in West Africa. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with over 200 million people and more than 250 ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture and traditions. The largest ethnic groups in Nigeria include…

The more powerful GPT-4 promises to blow previous iterations out of the water, potentially changing the way we use the internet to work, play and create. But it could also add to challenging questions around how AI tools can upend professions, enable students to cheat, and shift our relationship with…