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Create a Digital Key With Your iPhone
An excerpt from BGR -
You Can Store Your Car Keys On Your iPhone - Here's How
By Ben Smith
Imagine never needing your key fob again because your iPhone has become the key to your car. With the right vehicle and most recent version of iOS, you can walk up to your car, tap your door handle, and drive off with zero physical key in hand. That's exactly what Apple's digital car key feature enables for supported vehicles, and if you're already in the Apple ecosystem, it's worth knowing how to set it up.
To create a digital car key, you'll need your automaker's companion app, such as MyBMW, The Mercedes-Benz App, MyHyundai Bluelink, Kia Connect, or Genesis Connected Services. Once installed, open the app and look for an option labeled "Digital Key" or "Digital Vehicle Key."
Saturday, November 22, 2025
High Horse: The Black Cowboy | Official Trailer | Peacock Original
An excerpt from Blavity -
'White America Has Been Lied To, Too': 'High Horse: The Black Cowboy' Is Required Viewing, Says Bun B
A new docuseries explores the history of the Black cowboy and the erasure of Black people from Western culture.
Executive produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, High Horse: The Black Cowboy, a three-part pop culture and historical docuseries, not only confronts the Wild West but also reclaims it, revealing “the Black cowboy whose history has been stolen, erased and left untold.”
The Peacock series features conversations with Peele, Tina Knowles, Glynn Turman, Pam Grier, The Compton Cowboys, Rick Ross, Bun B and others, aiming to set the record straight about the American Frontier.
“It’s essential that we know these things occurred with Black involvement,” Bun B told Blavity’s Shadow and Act in a recent interview.
“That’s the first thing. It’s important that we acknowledge and recognize those things. Then, we’ve got to amplify the voices of people who are trying to get this information out. Because I can understand on its nose, there could be some sort of projection about having to learn about Black people. But this is not Black history. This is American history. We’re as contributive to this struggle as the people who built the railroads across this country. And I think it’s time that it was put in its proper perspective. I think the way this documentary was shot, and the way it was put together and edited, does it amazingly. It puts everything exactly where it needs to be placed, and for those who have done so much of the heavy lifting, with no recognition, they finally get their grace. We finally give them the glory and their flowers.”
Clearing up common misconceptions about Black people’s role in the American West
Bernard James Freeman, known to the world as Bun B, was born in Houston and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. He said being part of this production taught him a lot about the history of the Black cowboy that he wasn’t aware of.
“I didn’t know that some of the first African slaves were brought here specifically because of their skills with animals,” the rapper turned businessman and educator said.
“And I did not know that the term cowboy was not only a Black term, but it was also a derogatory term. You know, the reason it’s not considered derogatory now is because they’ve erased the idea of the Black man being the first cowboy. First thing they did was change the narrative of what a cowboy was and how he looked, right? This automatically excluded our involvement from a certain perspective. So, now I’m glad that we get to go back and offer reclamation of these things, but also lay them out in the proper way so people can understand why those things happened that way.”
Kudos to Hampton University
An excerpt from Bossip -
#HBCU Excellence: Hampton University’s Enrollment Explosion Sends The ‘Home By The Sea’ Soaring
Amid a challenging higher education landscape, Hampton University's record-breaking enrollment figures showcase the institution's continued legacy as the "standard of excellence."
Written by Danielle Canada
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| Source: Via Hampton University |
Even after being one of several Historically Black colleges targeted by bomb threats, Hampton University is thriving and continuing its storied legacy of being the “standard of excellence” with record-breaking enrollment.
A press release reports that while national enrollment has increased only marginally in recent years, Hampton is experiencing one of the fastest surges among private HBCUs, driven by a “strategic, data-informed roadmap” and a renewed emphasis on belonging and student success.
The university announced this fall that its enrollment has grown 44% since 2022, rising from 3,264 students to 4,686 in just three years. The growth represents a 46% overall increase and pushes Hampton’s total population to more than 4,600 students, its highest in more than a decade. Retention rates tell a similar story: Hampton reports a 93% fall-to-spring retention rate, including 96% of freshmen and 94% of continuing students.
“Not only are students choosing Hampton; they are staying, thriving, and completing their degrees,” the university noted.
Much of the progress reflects the leadership of President Darrell K. Williams, a 1983 alumnus and retired three-star Army general who returned to lead his alma mater in 2022.
A Black Woman is Hofstra's First Rhodes Scholar!
An excerpt from The Grio -
Hofstra’s first Rhodes Scholar is a Black woman — and she’s changing the future of science
Resa Nelson is Hofstra University’s first Rhodes Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic honors in the world.
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For communities, especially Black women, who are constantly faced with headlines spotlighting climbing unemployment rates and industries no longer deemed “professional” under this administration, a glimmer of good news is emerging from Hofstra University this month. The private university recently celebrated its first Rhodes scholarship recipient, and guess what? She’s Black!
Biology major Resa Nelson made university history as the first-ever Rhodes scholar and became the second student from Antigua to receive the award. Chosen from nine finalists representing the Commonwealth Caribbean, Nelson reportedly committed to solving complex problems on her island and beyond. Through her research the groundbreaking scholar explored ways to convert seaweed into bio-fuel with the assistance of Hofstra Biology Professor Dr. Javier Izquierdo.
“I would not be surprised if we’re talking about Resa becoming not only a Rhodes Scholar, but the president of a corporation or a Nobel Prize winner at some point,” he said, in a press release. “She’s someone who is dedicated to doing positive things for our world.”
Friday, November 14, 2025
This is SO TRUE!
As a retired principal, I can fully attest to the truth of what this teacher is saying. And as a parent of two Black boys, it was absolutely imperative to me that they were always ahead—never behind. It was equally important that they never had behavior issues.
These are values and expectations that should be taught at home, but sadly, far too often, they are not.
https://www.tiktok.com/@khrysten98/video/7569830485673757983?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Monday, November 10, 2025
The Perfect Comeback
@howtoconvince The ultimate comeback: no matter the insult, this response leaves them speechless every time. 🔥#clapback #micdrop #creatorsearchinsights ♬ original sound - Lawyer Vince
Teaching Trust
From upworthy -
https://scoop.upworthy.com/mom-teaches-a-4th-grader-the-marble-jar-theory-after-friends-betrayal
Friday, November 7, 2025
Paying Forward An Act Of Kindness
An excerpt from LuxuryLaunches -
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife Mackenzie Scott was once so broke that a roommate had to loan her $1,000 to stay at Princeton. Years later MacKenzie returned the favor by offering millions to her former roommate’s company which helps thousands of underfunded students
by Neha Tandon Sharma
The art of giving is something megadonor MacKenzie Scott has aced over the years. Still, one wonders where she gets it from. Perhaps the answer lies in being on the receiving end of small, unforgettable acts of kindness. The woman who has gifted more than $19 billion since her 2019 divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, which left her with about 4 percent of the company, did encounter quiet graces that helped shape her trust-based philanthropy. MacKenzie Scott attended Princeton University, where she studied English and graduated in 1992. While there, she studied creative writing under Toni Morrison, who served as her teacher and thesis adviser and once called Scott “one of the best students I have ever had.”
Still, her academic brilliance did not guarantee she could afford to stay in college. As a sophomore at Princeton, Scott’s roommate found her crying because she did not have the money to stay in school. That friend, Jeannie Ringo Tarkenton, immediately acted on her instinct to help and, without hesitation, loaned her $1,000 so she could remain enrolled. It is not the sort of gesture most people encounter in everyday life, which is precisely why it appears to have stayed with Scott so strongly.
Scott later wrote, “It was the college roommate who found me crying, and acted on her urge to loan me a thousand dollars to keep me from having to drop out sophomore year. And after she saw the difference she made in my life, what was she inspired to do, twenty years later? Start a company that offers loans to low-income students without a co-signer.” The seed of helping others had been planted in that dorm room, and years later the two women came together again to continue the work on a much larger canvas.
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https://luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/mackenzie-scott-was-loaned-by-her-roommate-11072025.php
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram Bridging the Blues Gap
An excerpt from Guitar World -
“Everyone was into rap and R&B. They would ask me, ‘Do you really like that old music?’” From humble beginnings to a cameo in Michael B. Jordan's Sinners – Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram is bridging the generational gap in blues
By Janelle Borg
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Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram is bridging the generational gap in blues. At just 26, he continues to lead the new school of blues players – proving to naysayers that the genre is as relevant than ever.
His cameo in Michael B. Jordan's Sinners says it all. The movie finishes with Ingram playing alongside Buddy Guy – a visual representation of the veteran and the rising star truly keeping the blues alive.
“I was mentored by older people who helped me with my songwriting and playing,” Ingram tells The Guardian.
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Just Gorgeous
An excerpt from Buzzfeed -
23 Of Colman Domingo's Best Red Carpet Looks, Proving He's An Absolute Fashion Icon
His closet is *chef's kiss*.
by Michele Bird, BuzzFeed Contributor
Allow me to introduce you to the one and only Colman Domingo.
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You might know him for his work in Fear the Walking Dead, The Four Seasons, and Euphoria. But you should also know him for how damn fashionable he is, and I mean runway-worthy fashionable.
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1. To start, this Louis Vuitton damoflage raincoat had me doing a double-take:
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Whataburger, You Found Your New SpokesPup
@waltergeoffrey The most impatient customer ever… not him acting like nothing happened at the end when @Whataburger employee opened the window. 😭 #fyp #foryoupage #funny ♬ original sound - waltergeoffrey
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ESPN Guys Roughin' It
@thekimchipapi Did a prettttttttyyyyyyy good job if we’re keeping it crispy @Randy Scott #dudes #makeup #MACtion ♬ original sound - Gary Striewski
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Friday, October 10, 2025
The Nobel Prize for Hubris
An excerpt from Closer to the Edge.net -
Trump Joins the Ranks of Nobel Laureates
For contributions so bold, the truth never stood a chance.
Closer to the Edge
PRESS RELEASE
From the Nobel Committee for Human Catastrophe Studies
Oslo, Norway
The Nobel Committee for Human Catastrophe Studies has the dubious honor of confirming the 47th President of the United States, Donald John Trump, as the recipient of this year’s Nobel Prize for Hubris — the only Nobel distinction awarded not for contributions to humanity, but for what happens when one man decides he is humanity.
After an exhaustive review of global arrogance, the Committee determined that no living individual had demonstrated such persistent, measurable, and self-reinforcing confidence in his own delusion. The laureate’s work in dismantling institutions, ignoring advisors, and publicly contradicting himself while maintaining applause constitutes a monumental leap in the study of performative self-destruction.
The Committee notes that while hubris has long been associated with figures such as Oedipus, Napoleon, and Mussolini, none have displayed Trump’s sheer endurance in failure. Where others faced consequences, he faced cameras. Where others fell, he held a rally. His audacity has transcended psychology and entered the realm of physics, bending space, time, and truth around his gravitational ego.
https://www.closertotheedge.net/p/trump-joins-the-ranks-of-nobel-laureates
Monday, October 6, 2025
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Listen to Your Mom. Chances Are She's Right.
An excerpt from Your Tango -
10 Things My Baby Boomer Mom Was Right About All Along
A mother's wisdom often stands the test of time.
By Kylie McConville
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| Rodrigo Rodrigues | Unsplash |
Here are 10 things my baby boomer mom was right about all along:
1. 'Birds of a feather flock together'
"My mom told me once that 'birds of a feather flock together.' I guess it was kind of her warning, like, if his friends have questionable integrity, so will he. Also, look at who he admires — it says a lot about the kind of man he is." — Ana
2. 'The happiest you can be in a relationship is by being independent'
"My mom and sisters haven't always been the best advice-givers when it comes to relationships, but my mentor (who has always felt like a second mom to me) told me that the happiest I can be in a relationship is by being independent and self-supporting, that way I can be with someone because of love and not because of security and stability." — Kai
3. 'Never let a relationship hurt your confidence'
"My mom always tells me the generic stuff that you always hear, but one thing that really sticks with me was right after a breakup when she told me to 'Never let a relationship hurt my confidence.'"
"I couldn't listen to her at the time, but looking back, it was so important for me to hear that. My relationship didn't work out, but that didn't mean I shouldn’t be insecure about myself." — Jessica
4. 'You'll be able to see a man's true self when he has a bad hand or when he's losing'
"Both of my parents are Asian, so their idea of what makes a relationship work isn’t exactly modern or American. My mom told me once that I could tell a lot from a guy’s personality by how he plays mahjong, which is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation. Her point was that I would be able to see a man's 'true self' when he has a bad hand or when he’s losing."
"She meant that I would be able to see how he handled the tough stuff and how that might translate to our relationship." — Shannon
5. 'Don't trust a man who doesn't like dogs'
"I'm really close with my mom, and her two pieces of advice to me when I started dating were: 'Don't trust a guy who doesn't like dogs,' and that 'the way a guy treats his mother is the way he'll treat you.'" — Mariah
https://www.yourtango.com/family/things-baby-boomer-mom-right-about-all-along
Saturday, October 4, 2025
It's a Sign
@birdie1216 Signs that the marriage will fail during wedding planning #wedding #weddingplanning ♬ original sound - Birdie
Married Men Share Biggest Regrets
An excerpt from Upworthy -
Single guy asks married men their biggest regrets. It's heartbreaking and hopeful all at once.
"My faith in the institution of marriage is restored"
By Jacalyn Wetzel
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| Photo credit: Canva |
Not everyone wants to get married, but for those that do, marriage is considered one big 'final' step in a relationship. It's something that people think about from the time they can grasp the concept of relationships. When you factor that in with the high divorce rate, it makes sense that people want to ensure they're getting it right before taking the leap.
Typically, people ask their close inner circle for relationship advice. Leaning on people like their parents, siblings or friends who have been married to fill in the gaps of knowledge. However, with the world becoming smaller than ever due to social media, it takes little effort to gather collective knowledge from thousands of people within your target audience.
Surprisingly, people are pretty forthcoming to strangers on the internet looking for support and help. One man who goes by the name King Boiza decided to ask his internet advisors, "Married men, what is your greatest regret about marriage? Advise the single boys. It could be about anything." The married men didn't hesitate to answer the call in the most genuinely wholesome way.
Gleaning collective wisdom from those more experienced than you is a common practice, but being able to do it in such a significant way is relatively new. Different life experiences lead to different perspectives that can be invaluable to someone still learning.
The advice provided ranged from warnings to what could be seen as universal truths about marriage.
"Your wife becomes the words you speak upon her, I regret not speaking life and good upon her," one man shares.
"In times of trouble, remember...It's not you against her but the both of you, against the problem...," someone writes.
"Listen when she speaks from the heart, once she feels unheard, she will be closed off for a long time if not forever," another advises.
"Not all women age gracefully with all their good looks and physique. Marry her for more reasons beyond her body and beauty. Seek a FOREVER," one commenter says.
"The grass is NEVER greener on the other side. NEVER," a man wrote.
"Don’t let the family you come from destroy the family you create," a commenter added.
"Be the partner you're looking for!" a man wrote.
"The goal in marriage is not to think alike, but to think together," a married man wrote.
"Remember that you are not married to your idea of your wife but to who your wife is. Love her for who is she is not who you want her to be," one man commented.
Josh Johnson Stand-Up & Teacher Who Recognized His Talent Years Before
An excerpt from Scoop-Upworthy.com -
Teacher predicted he’d one day perform on 'Tonight Show'. When he got there, he surprised his teacher with a request
For Josh Johnson, Mr. Ward was his guiding light who recognised his spark long before the world did.
By Hridyambika A Manu
They say teachers are our second parents for a reason, because the right ones can shape not just our minds, but our entire perspective on life. While not every teacher has left a lasting impression, some of us were fortunate to have had those special teachers who often become the guiding lights behind who we grow up to be. For popular stand-up comedian Josh Johnson, that guiding light was his high school teacher, Mr Ward, who recognised his spark long before the world did. And now, years later, in February 2017, Josh’s way of returning that encouragement is one of the most heartwarming videos you will find on the internet today.
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| Comedian Josh Johnson shouts out favorite teacher who supported him, on Jimmy Fallon's tonight show. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | NBC |
https://scoop.upworthy.com/teacher-predicts-students-tonight-show-debut-years-later-the-student-throws-a-surprise-for-him
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