For an 11-year-old boy, he’s unusually curious
about big-picture problems, his dad says — from natural disasters to
civil rights. And he’s always loved to tinker.
That’s why it wasn’t a surprise when Bishop,
after seeing an upsetting local news report about a 6-month-old who died
when left in a hot car, resolved to make sure something like that never
happened again.
… So Bishop, in his McKinney, Texas home, drew a mock-up of a device
that would sense if a child is left alone in a car. The device, attached
to a headrest or car seat, would then alert parents’ phones and the
police — all while blowing cold air until help arrives. He calls the device “Oasis.“
"It’s like texting,” Bishop said. “But without emojis."
His dad, an engineer at Toyota also named
Bishop Curry, was immediately sold on the idea: "My thought was, ‘Why
isn’t this in stores now?’"
Toyota was so impressed by Bishop’s idea that it sent him and his dad to Michigan for a safety conference.
The film “Hidden Figures,” based on the book by Margot Lee Shetterly, focuses on the stories of Katherine Johnson (left, after receiving the Medal of Freedom in 2015), Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan, African-American women who were essential to the success of early spaceflight. Today, NASA embraces their legacy and strives to include everyone who wants to participate in its ongoing exploration. “Progress is driven by questioning our assumptions and cultural assumptions,” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says in a new video. “Embracing diversity and inclusion is how we as a nation will take the next giant leap in exploration.“
Bishop Curry V may be young (10 years old, to be precise), but the little kid from Texas has some big ideas. He’s currently working on a device that could help prevent children from dying in hot cars.
The number of children who died in hot cars increased across the country last year, and Texas had the highest number of cases. Sadly for Bishop, the issue also hits close to home because a baby died in a minivan last summer outside a home near his own family’s home in McKinney.
Bishop was inspired to create a device he calls “Oasis,” which would attach to a car seat and detect if a child is left inside the vehicle, prompting it to blow cool air until parents or the police are notified.
“It would be a dream to have lots of inventions that would save many lives,” the precocious 10-year-old told the news station.
A lot of people don’t realize how easy it is to leave something in a hot car.
It’s easy to forget something when it’s not in your daily routine, especially if it’s asleep or under a blanket or something.
This is a nightmare. I don’t have kids myself, but I can absolutely understand how this could happen- everyone’s sick so you’re probably kind of out of it, you run in thinking you’re just going to be a minute, get distracted with the task at hand… and then your child dies in a horrific way because of it…
I’m all for any methods or technologies that can help prevent it from turning tragic.
#BlackPride #BlackInventors
THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST WAY TO WAKE UP holy shit I am so proud of this child I wanna give them a huge hug
A Nigerian student has achieved the highest grades at a Japanese university for the past 50 years, while solving a mathematical equation which was unsolvable 30 years ago, in his first semester.
Ufot Ekong achieved a first in electrical engineering at Tokai University in Tokyo, scoring the best marks since 1965, CCTV Africa reported.
Ekong, from Lagos, also plays the saxophone, and runs a retail wears and accessories shop in Japan called Strictly African Japan.
The Nigerian speaks English, French, Japanese and Yoruba, his country’s native language, and paid his way through university himself.
He currently works for Nissan and has already patented two products, as well as making an electric car which reaches up to 128 kmph.
During his time at university, Ekong has won six awards for academic excellence.
Let’s agree this year has been a total mess full of tragic events that got us all thinking “Can we have a damn break?”. Sadly all the bad stuff tends to bring us all so down that we forget about the good stuff. However, I want to remind you all of the incredible things that happened this year.
Diversity was the night’s winner at SAG Awards in pointed counter to Oscars.
The US Justice Department sued Ferguson to force the city to adopt police reforms negotiated with the federal government.
Beyoncé told us to get in Formation.
“Formation” is more than just a music video, it’s a siren call, a hymn that addresses discrimination and racism.
Jay Z’s Tidal donated $1.5 million to Black Lives Matter and other non-profit organizations.
The funds were raised during the October 2015 Tidal X concert at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. Performers included Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj and Usher.
Beyoncé killed it at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show…
…and then blessed us with Lemonade…
…which introduced
Leah Chase who is also the prototype of Tiana from “The Princess and The Frog”.
Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther stole the show in ‘Captain America: Civil War’ and his character got his own movie that will be coming out in 2018.
Rihanna announced the launch of the Clara Lionel Foundation which will provide scholarship to international students that plan to continue their education in the US.
She said: “To be able to give the gift of an education is actually an honor. Higher education will help provide perspective, opportunities and learning to a group of kids who really deserve it. I am thrilled to be able to do this.”
Actress and playwright Danai Gurira won the Black Girls Rock Star Power Award.
Jesse Williams was presented a Humanitarian award at the BET Awards and delivered the most powerful speech.
Dark skin
beauty pageant titleholder and lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve
Deshauna Barber became Miss USA 2016.
Black teens continuously made us proud!
As well as Black women 👑
Imran Yousuf saved dozens of lives at the Pulse night club.
Now this is still making my heart ache, I don’t think anyone will ever get over what happened that night. But I think we need to honor Imran again, he is a true hero.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced that Harriet Tubman will appear on face of the $20 bill.
We witnessed the blackening of CNN’s Don Lemon.
Colin Kaepernick took a knee during national anthem…
…and reminded us of our rights at the Know Your Rights Camp.
Ben & Jerry’s declared support for Black Lives Matter.
Solange blessed us with ‘A Seat At The Table’
8-year-old Jalen Bailey set up his own baking company to buy a house for his mother.
Black athletes made US history at the summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Ava DuVernay has become the first African American woman to ever direct a film with a budget over $100 million.
The US Army Corps of Engineers announced it won’t grant easement to cross Lake Oahe for DAPL.
Three Victoria’s Secret models of color went short and natural for the fashion show.
Honey Bun Baby.
Cicely Tyson, Diana Ross, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan were awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The confirmed cast of the upcoming Black Panther is lit.
And lastly just a huge shout out to Black Twitter and just Black people everywhere for coming up with the funniest jokes and memes even though you are not credited enough!
I’m not even sorry this turned out to be such a long post. I just wanna say that Black people, we’re gonna keep on rocking next year and every year after. Stay real, stay strong and feel free to add whatever made you proud in 2016 🙌🏾
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