GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 15: Life on Land SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Erik Prince’s Plans to Keep Forces in Haiti as 10 Year Venture to Fight Gangs and Collect Taxes, Sovereignty, and Controversy

In a bold and controversial move, Erik Prince, founder of the infamous private military firm Blackwater and a prominent ally of Donald Trump, has announced a decade-long engagement in Haiti through his company Vectus Global. The plan, revealed in an exclusive interview with Reuters, outlines a dual mission: combatting rampant gang violence and establishing a […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK LEARNING MINDS NEW, SMALL, HOME-BASED & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS Science & STEAM SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

AfriNet: Africa’s Vision for a Sovereign Digital Future

In an era where digital sovereignty is becoming a cornerstone of national policy, AfriNet emerges as a bold initiative to reshape Africa’s online landscape. Conceived as a government-controlled search engine, AfriNet represents a strategic move by African nations to reclaim control over their digital infrastructure, data governance, and information dissemination. A Homegrown Alternative to Global […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Hidden Figures LEARNING MINDS Science & STEAM SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Hidden Figures of Innovation: The Black Inventors Your Textbook Left Out

For decades, history textbooks in American classrooms have presented a selective version of technological progress—one that often centers white inventors while leaving out the significant contributions of Black innovators. This omission is not accidental. It reflects systemic racism, discriminatory patent laws, and the cultural tendency to simplify history into neat narratives that favor dominant groups. […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Gullah Geechee Elders Preserve Sacred Songs of Enslaved Ancestors

On the shores of South Carolina’s Sea Islands, the voices of the past echo through sacred songs preserved by Gullah Geechee elders. These spirituals, born from the pain and resilience of enslaved Africans, are being lovingly safeguarded by a group of elders who see their music not just as art, but as a living legacy. […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Executive Order Opens 401(k) Plans to Private Markets, Stirring Debate

In a move that could reshape the retirement savings landscape for millions of Americans, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing regulators to open the door for 401(k) plans to include private market investments. The order, signed on August 7, 2025, instructs the Department of Labor (DOL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

SCOTUS, Immunity, and the “Sellout” of the Constitution

On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic and highly controversial ruling in Trump v. United States, declaring that presidents enjoy absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for acts deemed part of their official duties. This 6–3 decision, led by Chief Justice John Roberts and the conservative majority, marked a profound shift in […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Good News News Neighborhood SDG 10: Reduced Inequality

Juneteenth 2025

Wonderful expressions of Joy in Freedom were celebrated across the United States today commemorating the release of Black American slaves from bondage. Former President Joe Biden attended the Juneteenth flag that was raised in San Diego’s newly designated Black Arts and Culture District.

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GLOBAL SPEAK SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Bill Gates Pledges to Give Away His Wealth for Humanity

Bill Gates made his fortune with Microsoft over the past 25 years. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has given away $100,000,000,000.00 (one hundred billion dollars) to fight childhood diseases like polio, malaria, measles, and childhood poverty. Much controversy and skepticism has surrounded his giving because of the growing reluctance to vaccines, especially during the […]

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