As many of you may be aware, this summer saw almost unprecedented levels of striking in Hollywood, as both the Writers Guild of America, as well as the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists both went on strike, protesting working conditions in Hollywood. This article seeks to examine the causes, impacts and results of both strikes.
A Variety of People on Halloween
When you think about Formula One, I’m going to take a wild guess and assume you don’t think about saving the planet. If anything, the sport has connotations of destroying our world. And yes, 20 high-speed race cars driving in circles around a track in locations all around the globe is not the most sustainable. But, the sport may be more eco-friendly then you might think. And unlike lots of brands that pretend they care about the environment, but in actuality just give out a reusable water-bottle at every event they hold and call it a day, Formula 1 really is attempting to achieve sustainability.
Haiti and the Dominican Republic both share the same land, located in the Caribbean, yet a striking difference in prosperity can be explored between the two. As a starting point, let’s take 1960 – where both countries had virtually the same real GDP per capita (Sancak and Jaramillo, 2007), stripping out the distorting effects of inflation. However, by 2005, the real GDP per capita for the Dominican Republic had tripled whilst Haiti’s GDP had halved. Alongside differences in each country’s wealth, there is a vast contrast in the unemployment rates. Haiti’s unemployment rate stands over double that of the Dominican Republic (O’Neill, 2023) sitting at 14.84% as of 2022 compared to 7.12% for the Dominican Republic. Now, we cannot be sure as to whether the unemployment is the cause, effect, or even a pure correlation to their wealth, however this leads us to question, what has occurred in the past 60 years that has resulted in such clear differences in the countries success and growth?
Since the theme for Black History Month this year is Celebrating Our sisters, I decided to write about Dr. Mae C. Jemison, a true pioneer and an inspiration to millions. During her lifetime, she has left an unforgettable mark on both our scientific and cultural understanding of the world and outer universe. As the first African American woman to travel to space, her life’s journey serves as a testament to the power of determination, intellect, and hard work.
