A takeout mix-up in San Francisco revealed a dirty secret of the food-delivery business: restaurants listed without their permission.
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Accelerating the pace of engineering
Founded in 1984 by Jack Little ’78 and Cleve Moler, MathWorks was built on the premise of providing engineers and scientists with more powerful and productive computation environments. In 1985, the company sold its very first order — 10 copies of its first product, MATLAB — to MIT.
Decades later, engineers across MIT and around the world consistently rely on MathWorks products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development in automotive, aerospace, electronics, biotech-pharmaceutical, and other industries. MathWorks’ products and support have had a significant impact on MITx, OpenCourseWare, and MIT’s digital learning efforts across campus, including the Department of Mathematics, one of the School of Engineering’s closest collaborators in the use of digital learning tools and educational technologies.
“We have a strong belief in the importance of engineers and scientists,” says Little. “They act to increase human knowledge and profoundly improve our standard of living. We create products like MATLAB and Simulink to help them do their best work.”
As the language of technical computing, MATLAB is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. It is used extensively by faculty, students, and researchers across MIT and by over 4 million users in industry, government, and academia in 185 countries.
Simulink is a block diagram environment for simulation and model-based design of multidomain and embedded engineering systems, including automatic code generation, verification, and validation. It is used heavily in automotive, aerospace, and other applications that design complex real-time systems.
This past summer, MathWorks celebrated 35 years of accelerating the pace of engineering and science. Shortly following this milestone, MathWorks awarded 11 engineering fellowships to graduate students within the School of Engineering who are active users of MATLAB or Simulink. The fellows are using the programs to advance discovery and innovation across disciplines.
“PhD fellowships are an investment in the world’s long-term future, and there are few investments more valuable than that,” says Little.
The 2019-20 MathWorks fellows are:
Pasquale Antonante is a PhD student in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He uses MATLAB and Simulink to build tools that make robots more accurate.
Alireza Fallah is a PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He uses Matlab and Symbolic Math Toolbox to develop better machine-learning algorithms.
James Gabbard is a SM/PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He uses MATLAB to model fluids and materials.
Nicolas Meirhaeghe is a PhD student in medical engineering and medical physics in the Bioastronautics Training Program at Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. He uses MATLAB to visualize activity in the brain and understand how it is related to an individual’s behavior.
Caroline Nielsen is a PhD student in the Department of Chemical Engineering. She uses MATLAB to implement and test new applications of non-smooth analysis. She also intends to use MATLAB to in the next phase of her research, developing methods to simultaneously optimize for minimal resource use and operating costs.
Bauyrzhan Primkulov is a PhD student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He uses MATLAB to build computational models and explore how fluids interact in porous materials.
Kate Reidy is a PhD student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She studies how 2D materials — only a single atom thick — can be combined with 3D materials, and uses MATLAB to analyze the properties of different materials.
Isabelle Su is a PhD student in civil and environmental engineering. She builds computational models with MATLAB to understand the mechanical properties of spider webs.
Joy Zeng is a PhD student in chemical engineering. Her research is focused on the electrochemical transformation of carbon dioxide to fuels and commodity chemicals. She uses MATLAB to model chemical reactions.
Benjamin "Jiahong" Zhang is a PhD student in computational science and engineering. He uses MATLAB to prototype new methods for rare event simulation, finding new methods by leveraging mathematical principles used in proofs and re-purposing them for computation.
Paul Zhang is a PhD student in electrical engineering and computer science. He uses MATLAB to develop algorithms with applications in meshing — the use of simple shapes to study complex ones.
For MathWorks, fostering engineering education is a priority, so when deciding where to focus philanthropic support, MIT — its very first customer — was an obvious choice.
“We are so humbled by MathWorks' generosity, and their continued support of our engineering students through these fellowships,” says Anantha Chandrakasan, dean of the School of Engineering. “Our relationship with MathWorks is one that we revere — they have developed products that foster research and advancement across many disciplines, and through their support our students launch discoveries and innovation that align with MathWorks’ mission.”
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Black-owned Hidden Empire Film Group selects Terrence Jenkins to head up talent engagement for film and TV
Terrence Jenkins, co-anchor on E! News and former host of BET’s 106 & Park, was hired by billionaire Robert F. Smith’s film and TV production company to lead talent engagement.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Terrence J will work in front of the cameras and behind the scenes for Hidden Empire Film Group. He will produce and star in films and “drive talent and entertainment integration for new films, create new content concepts including scripted and non-scripted projects.” He will also provide feedback on music supervision and help build marketing campaigns and corporate partnerships.
“Hidden Empire is one of the hottest film companies out there right now and I am honored to work with such a talented team,” said Jenkins, in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter. “Hidden Empire is growing into a billion-dollar brand in the distant future across film, TV, and entertainment, which is incredible for a Black-owned film company. As soon as I met the founder Deon Taylor, Roxanne Avent Taylor, and Robert F. Smith, I knew that I needed to be involved in such an amazing company.”
Hidden Empire Film Group is a Black-owned film and TV production entity run by Deon Taylor, Roxanne Avent Taylor, and Smith, a businessman, and philanthropist who last year announced he would pay off tens of millions of dollars in outstanding student loan debts for graduating seniors and their parents at Morehouse.
“Terrence J is a rare talent that can star in a box office film during the day, negotiate a multimillion-dollar deal at lunch, host a movie red carpet at night, and throw the official afterparty at his house. We are so excited to partner with him on creative strategies across the board,” Avent Taylor, Hidden Empire’s co-founder, and COO, told Hollywood Reporter.
READ MORE: Billionaire Robert F. Smith also promises to pay off parents debt of Morehouse College graduates
Recently released Hidden Empire films include The Intruder starring Michael Ealy, Meagan Good, and Dennis Quaid and Black and Blue featuring Tyrese Gibson, Naomie Harris, and Frank Grillo. Upcoming films include Fatale starring Ealy and Hilary Swank set to hit theaters in October. The company will also soon launch the “Be Woke” charitable initiative, in which Jenkins will host and executive produce.
Jenkins has starred in movies such as Think Like a Man and The Perfect Match. He is also the author of the book, The Wealth of My Mother’s Wisdom: The Lessons that Made My Life Rich.
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NBA postpones first Lakers game as a gesture of respect for the bereaved team
The NBA has temporarily postponed tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers-Clippers game to give the Lakers time to grieve the sudden death of Kobe Bryant.
On Monday afternoon, the National Basketball Association released a statement on their decision. “The National Basketball Association game between the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at Staples Center has been postponed. The decision was made out of respect for the Lakers organization, which is deeply grieving the tragic loss of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people in a helicopter crash on Sunday.”
READ MORE: WATCH: How LA basketball fans mourned the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant
The game will be rescheduled later in the season, however TNT will still pay tribute to Bryant with a one-hour pregame show at Staples Center on Tuesday, according to The Wrap. The show will include Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson from Inside the NBA, who will be joined by Dwyane Wade, Candace Parker, Steve Nash, and other invited guests.
The helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California claimed the life of Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianni (known as Gigi); Orange Coast College baseball coach, John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; assistant girls basketball coach, Christina Mauser; Sarah Chester and her daughter, Payton, 13; and pilot, Ara Zobayan. They were headed to the Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park to attend Gigi, Alyssa and Payton’s basketball game. Bryant and Mauser coached the girls.
Since the tragedy, fans have come to the Staples Center to be amongst other grieving fans and to leave flowers, candles, stuffed animals, balloons and other memorials for the fallen star.
READ MORE: Kobe Bryant’s death isn’t just about basketball, it’s about the void left behind
Last night, ESPN aired Bryant’s last game before he retired, which the Lakers won over the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016. During the game, Bryant went out with a bang, becoming the oldest player to ever score 60 points in a game.
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20 Millennial Black Women-Owned Brands to Support In 2020
Last quarter, Fast Company reported that black women are starting businesses faster than any other group, sharing that “women of color account for 89% (1,625) of the new businesses opened every day over the past year.”
While launching a business is a major win, in order to stay in business, entrepreneurs need our dollars and support. That’s why we’ve curated a list of 20 black women-owned millennial businesses.
Millennial Black women-owned business List
1. Kendall Miles Designs (Founder: Kendall Reynolds)
Kendall Reynolds is a brilliant businesswoman and one to watch in the footwear scene. The 25-year-old entrepreneur is the founder and mastermind behind the shoe empire Kendall Miles Designs (KMD), which has been getting attention for all the right reasons. From designing in her college apartment to seeing Rihanna rocking her boots, Reynolds has come a long way and is showing no signs of stopping any time soon.
Available at: kendallmilesdesigns.com
Instagram: @TheKendallMiles
2. The Crayon Case (Founder: Raynell Steward)
Known for its bright colors, creative packaging, and emphasis on being a cosmetic line dedicated to amateur makeup users, Raynell Steward (aka Supa Cent) found her niche in the market and a very loyal fan base. Just this past Cyber Monday alone, the Crayon Case made over $1.3 million in one hour!
Available at: TheCrayonCase.com
Instagram: @TheCrayonCase
3. Grace Eleyae (Founder: Grace Eleyae)
There’s finally a head cap that black women can wear to bed and run errands! Grace Eleyae has a number of cute headpieces (turbans, beanies, and even fedoras) that are all satin lined to protect our hair while keeping us looking cute. I have personally purchased three and can confirm that they are ah-mazing!
Available at: GraceEleyae.com
Instagram: @GraceEleyae
4. Ase Naturals (Founder: Shannon Cann)
Ase Naturals, founded by 27-year-old Shannon Cann is a high-vibing, cruelty-free skincare and wellness brand that includes body oils, soaks, and teas. The popular oils, which have received international attention, are made by hand under full and new moon phases, are crystal infused and include gentle, yet rich vitamins for glowing skin. The teas are made with the finest ingredients and go down as smoothly as the oils go on! My favs are the lavender + amethyst lunar body oil and Bermy tea!
Available at: AseNaturals.bm
Instagram: @AseNaturals
5. The Lip Bar (Founder: Melissa Butler)
Melissa Butler has come a long way since showcasing her highly pigmented, moisturizing lipsticks on ABC’s Shark Tank where she was told that “the chances that this is a business are practically zero” and that the industry would “crush you like the cockroaches you are.” She has had the last laugh as not only has her gorgeous line increased its offerings and received celebrity endorsements, it has even secured major retailers like Target!
Available at: TheLipBar.com
Instagram: @TheLipBar
6. Jumping Jax Taxes (Founders: Dana Chanel and Prince Donnell)
Dana Chanel and her husband Prince Donnell have founded the first and fastest-growing tax company in the USA to bring the tax professional to you using a mobile app.
Jumping Jack Taxes is a family business dedicated to building generational wealth and keeping money in our communities by providing access to financial literacy.
Available at: JumpingJackTaxes.com
Instagram: @JumpingJaxTax
7. Curl Bible (Founder: Dana Chanel)
Dana Chanel is clearly making many moves that need to be supported, including her online store Curl Bible, which is the No. 1 black-owned online beauty supply store, powered by over 200 small women-owned businesses. If you’re looking for products for curly or kinky hair, this is your spot. If you own a beauty line and would like it to reach more people, this is also your spot as there is a Curl Bible Directory as well as a vendor’s application and influencer program!
Available at: CurlBible.com
Instagram: @CurlBible
8. Satori Notes Jewelry (Founder: Chyna Cyrus)
Satori Notes are gentle, yet edgy reminders on gold plated and stainless steel bracelets for black women to manifest their best lives. With fun sayings like “Kinda Sweet, Kinda Savage,” “Focus Future Millionaire,” “Manifest That Sh*t,” “Thug It Out,” and “F*ck Your Fears,” what’s not to love?
Founder Chyna Cyrus shares, “Our goal is to create jewelry pieces that awaken the world-conquering, fearless, boss babe within! We are dedicated to creating sh*t that reminds you daily that you are a powerhouse. What better way to make unapologetic statements than with a gorgeous yet simple luxe bracelet?”
Available at: SatoriNotes.com
Instagram: @Satori.Notes.Jewelry
9. Organigrow Hair Co (Founder: Kay Cola)
Organigrow Hair Co. is a non-toxic, vegan, hair growth system for all hair porosities that was founded by mom, author, Grammy-nominated songwriter, recording artist, health nut, vegan, philanthropist and entrepreneur Kay Cola.
The founder shared that the product was created after a bad haircut, awful extensions, and dying her hair, leaving it brittle, lacking volume, strength, and length. She realized she was using shampoos with sulphate and parabens, and using styling products with chemicals in them and wanted to provide an alternate solution for others looking to revive their hair.
Available at: OrganiGrowHairCo.com
Instagram: @OrganiGrowHairCo
10. The BombChel Factory (Founder: Archel Bernard)
Bernard’s Bombchel Factory features bold African fashion with a cause. Prints are purchased in West Africa, the designs are dreamed up by the founder and then created by women working in her factory in Monrovia, Liberia. Archel Bernard’s mission: “To teach an all-women staff of Ebola survivors, rape victims, and the deaf…to improve their lives by helping them to become self-sufficient through skill-training and education.”
The BombChel Factory has been seen on women all over the world, including Kelly Rowland. Bernard is a Liberian-American, with beautiful pieces, doing some dope things. Let’s all support.
Available at: ShopBombchel.com
Instagram: @ShopBombchel
11. Sukie’s Candle Co (Founder: Sukie Jefferson)
Sukie Candle Co. features exotically scented, toxin-free soy candles with over 40 hours of burn life. With unique scents like Grapefruit + Mangosteen, Corriander + Tonka Bean, Blackberry Sage, Red Ginger Saffron, and others, there’s no wonder Vogue featured them on their Most Wanted List!
On top of their unique scents, the candles have been mindfully sourced using 100% pure soy wax, derived domestically from American farmers. They also use lead & zinc free cotton wicks with phthalate-free fragrances. Infused with natural essential oils, each candle is petroleum-free and individually hand-poured in reusable glass containers.
Available at: SukiesCandleCo.com
Instagram: @SukiesCandleCo
12. Black Girl Sunscreen (Founder: Shontay Lundy)
Black Girl Sunscreen was created out of the necessity for a high-quality SPF that didn’t leave white residue on darker skin tones. Shontay Lundy is on a mission to provide blacks with a solution to their sunblock dilemma along with providing them with more natural ingredients and much-needed sun-protection education.
Available at: BlackGirlSunscreen.com
Instagram: @BlackGirlSunscreen
13. Savvy Esq (Founder: Domonique Price)
If you’re a small business owner and unsure about the steps to take to create a strong legal foundation for your business, Savvy Esq can help. The founder Domonique Price handles all things trademark, copyright, filing, and contracts and is constantly providing tips over on her Instagram page.
Price is an attorney who “went from protecting billion-dollar brands to helping thousands of brands, athletes, influencers, small businesses, and nonprofits to protect themselves.” If you’re looking to protect your brand and coins, check her out!
Available at: SavvyEsq.com
Instagram: @domoniquep_esq
14. NL The Label (Founder: Nichole Lynel)
NL The Label is a super stylish brand curated in Los Angeles known best for recontextualizing denim. Founder Nichole Lynel is a speaker, creative director, fashion buyer and designer who, according to Forbes, was able to turn her fashion line into a multimillion=dollar business in under two years.
Available at: NLTheLabel.com & ShopNicholeLynel.com
Instagram: @NLTheLabel
15. Pantora Bridal (Founder: Andrea Pitter)
Pantora Bridal ticks all of the right boxes with Andrea Pitter’s beautifully crafted gowns. I first discovered Pitter’s pieces through NYT best-selling author Luvvie Ajayi, who wore Pantora for her wedding. The gowns drip of black girl excellence, so if you’re a bride-to-be, Pantora Bridal needs to be on your watch-list.
Available at: PantoraBridal.com
Instagram: @PantoraBridal
16. Mess In A Bottle (Founder: Kalilah Wright)
Mess In A Bottle is a T-shirt company out of Baltimore, founded by Kalilah Wright. All shirts, bodysuits, hoodies, and jackets have been designed with a MESSage on them and come in a cute reusable bottle. According to Wright, “Mess in a Bottle was created as a form of communication to start healthy conversations around important topics. We give a voice to the voiceless and encourage you to wear your MESS. Mess in a Bottle derives from the 310 BC concept of receiving a MESSage in the ocean.”
I’m here for the messages Wright is giving. As is the G.O.A.T. Serena Williams who has been spotted rocking a Mess In A Bottle army jacket which reads “Queen don’t be afraid to rule like a King”
Available at: MessInABottle.com
Instagram: @MessInABottle
17. Milano di Rouge (Founder: Johnika “Milan” Harris)
If you’re searching for luxury unisex streetwear that’s comfortable, you needn’t look any further than Milano di Rouge founded by Philadelphia native Johnika “Milan” Harris.
Harris started blogging about love, fashion, and motivation back in 2012 and built up a large audience fast. She decided to monetize that audience later that year through a fashion brand that she says stands for “Making Dreams Reality.” These days Cardi B, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Monica, Teyana Taylor, Lil Kim, Young M.A., Lil Baby, Christian Combs, and many others have been spotted in the trendy threads.
Available at: MilanoDiRouge.com
Instagram: @MilanoDiRouge
18. Mother Mindset (Founder: Octavia “Avi” Steede)
Nurse + YouTuber Octavia “Avi” Steede of the YouTube channel Motherhood Mindset was very open about her past fertility struggles. She has since had a baby, has another on the way, and used her journey to create a business helping other women trying to conceive to create a positive mindset and a healthy body. Through uplifting T-shirts/hoodies, coaching, digital downloads, and membership programs, Mother Mindset marries health, faith, and fertility education.
Fertility challenges are often suppressed. If you need an outlet to vent and support to get you through, let a millennial sister help you out.
Available at: MotherMindset.com
Instagram: @Avi.MotherMindset
19. Avocurl (Founder: Jasmine Curtis)
Avocurl is a system of clean, handmade, avocado-infused hair care products that include oil, butter, moisturizer, and leave-in conditioner. Avocurl was founded by Jasmine Curtis in her dorm room after she became fed up with having dry hair and using products with a ton of unnecessary harmful chemicals. The products have been getting raving reviews which Curtis has proudly shared on Instagram.
Available at: Avocurl.com
Instagram: @AvoCurl
20. G.A.M.E. Changing Industries (Founder: Gaynete Jones)
I’d be a terrible entrepreneur if I allowed a list of black millennial women to go by without showcasing my own business. So here we are. I’m Gaynete’ Jones and I’m a black millennial woman who also happens to be an author, podcaster, the creator of Cubicle Ditch Academy, and the Founder of G.A.M.E. Changing Industries.
I assist women worldwide to build their side hustles so that they can ditch their draining 9-5s. The goal is to educate women to be prepped, primed, and positioned to profit. I assist clients to make an impact and income through my newsletter, books, trainings, online courses, and Freedom Slay Podcast.
Available at: Gaynete.com
Instagram: @Gaynete
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Lizzo, Body-Shaming, And The Obesity Crisis
I am not a Lizzo (née Mellisa Jefferson) fan. I might recognize one, maybe two, of her songs, upon hearing them. However, Lizzo’s talent and popularity are undeniable, as most recently evidenced by the three Grammy Awards (of eight nominations) she recently received. Lizzo’s success as an unabashedly bold, stereotype-shattering, full-figured woman—in an industry and society that upholds slender women as the standard of beauty—has made her an inspiration to many. It has also made her a subject of concern to many others—perhaps most notably fitness celebrity Jillian Michaels.
I am against body-shaming and any kind of discrimination based on body weight. In fact, I view the national obsession with bodyweight—which is driven more by commerce than by a sincere commitment to positive health outcomes—as a form of oppression. The number on your scale, to the exclusion of everything else about you, is an almost meaningless measure of how healthy or fit you are.
I say “or” because these are two different things. While there is an undeniable correlation between fitness and health, people are often healthy without being particularly fit, and unhealthy even though they are very fit, with great physiques. For example, I know a few bodybuilders with amazing physiques who include smoking a cigarette as part of their post-workout routines. And don’t get me started on the eating disorders that are common in the competitive fitness community.
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Again, my point is bodyweight alone, as a measure of health and fitness, doesn’t mean much. By the way, as a natural bodybuilder, at 5’7” and 175 lbs., I am overweight by traditional standards. This is the case for most bodybuilders and many athletes, depending on the sport.
Which brings me back to Lizzo. Because of my public and vocal stance on health and wellness as a form of measurable wealth—as a business and financial journalist, professional speaker, fitness evangelist, and competitive natural bodybuilder—I have been drawn into several conversations, or directly asked about my thoughts via social media, about Lizzo, fat-shaming, body image, and the obesity crisis. (Yes, I said crisis; especially for black people.)
Based on what I’ve heard from those who have seen her high-energy live performances (I’ve only seen her Saturday Night Live appearance), there is no denying how energetic and fit Lizzo appears to be today, at age 32. However, health is not just about physical ability in our youth, but vitality and longevity over time, as we age. When I think of Lizzo, I think of other celebrities known for being heavier than average:
Heavy D (Dwight Myers) – Lost weight to improve health; died at 44 of a pulmonary embolism, also had heart disease.
Big Pun (Christopher Lee Rios) – Died at 28, of a heart attack and respiratory failure.
Mo’Nique (Monique Angela Hicks) – 52; lost weight to improve health.
Fat Joe (Joe Cartagena) – 49; lost weight to improve health.
Luther Vandross – Lost weight to improve health; died at 54, of a heart attack. Also had an earlier stroke and diabetes.
Vesta Williams – Lost weight to improve health; died at 53, of hypertensive heart disease.
Fred “Rerun” Berry – Died at 52, while in recovery from a stroke.
Jennifer Holliday – 59; lost weight to improve health.
Oprah Winfrey – 65; lost weight to improve health.
Of these people, only Winfrey (who seems healthy and full of vitality even with her full-figure) has celebrated a 60th birthday. God willing, Holliday will enjoy her 60th in October, and Mo’Nique and Fat Joe will thrive beyond that milestone, too.
The deadly dangers of obesity and the toll it takes on the body, and the heart and cardiovascular system, in particular, are real. The destructive effects on a person’s health are undeniable and often irreversible, although additional damage can be prevented by adopting a healthier lifestyle—the sooner the better.
My hope for Lizzo is not that she reaches a bodyweight acceptable to me, Jillian Michaels, or anyone else. My hope is that she lives to be healthy, vital, and productive beyond the age of 60—and let the numbers on the scale fall where they may.
Alfred Edmond Jr. is executive editor-at-large for Black Enterprise and a natural bodybuilder who competes as a member of the National Gym Association, the Drug-Free Athletes Coalition and the Organization of Competition Bodies (OCB). In 2019, he earned an OCB Masters Pro card as a competitor over the age of 40. He also anticipates, “God willing,” celebrating his 60th birthday this year.
This is an opinion piece that may not necessarily reflect the views of BLACK ENTERPRISE.
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