www.aawit.org http://www.aawit.org Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Apps for African American Women http://www.aawit.org/2012/02/01/apps-for-african-american-women/ http://www.aawit.org/2012/02/01/apps-for-african-american-women/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aawit.org/?p=13 Whether you’ve got a tablet with clear wire internet or you’re attached at the hip to your smartphone you’re a woman who knows what she wants when it comes to tech. There are a great array of African American-specific apps out there designed just for you – here are a few of our favorites:
Black History People: This one’s on the Android platform and it’s an interactive look on a day to day basis of some of the most notable figures in African American history. If you’re looking for inspiration, this is it!
Black Jokes: This app’s slightly off color so be warned but it’s chock full of jokes specifically designed for black humor. If you love the idiosyncrasies found in African American humor and you’re looking for a laugh this is it!
BlackPeopleMeet: The ultimate online dating site for African Americans now has a mobile app – how convenient! Check your status and update your profile on the go and if you’re travelling you may even be close to someone newthis is a great app for single black women all over the country.

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Black History People: This one’s on the Android platform and it’s an interactive look on a day to day basis of some of the most notable figures in African American history. If you’re looking for inspiration, this is it!
Black Jokes: This app’s slightly off color so be warned but it’s chock full of jokes specifically designed for black humor. If you love the idiosyncrasies found in African American humor and you’re looking for a laugh this is it!
BlackPeopleMeet: The ultimate online dating site for African Americans now has a mobile app – how convenient! Check your status and update your profile on the go and if you’re travelling you may even be close to someone newthis is a great app for single black women all over the country.

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Black History People: This one’s on the Android platform and it’s an interactive look on a day to day basis of some of the most notable figures in African American history. If you’re looking for inspiration, this is it!
Black Jokes: This app’s slightly off color so be warned but it’s chock full of jokes specifically designed for black humor. If you love the idiosyncrasies found in African American humor and you’re looking for a laugh this is it!
BlackPeopleMeet: The ultimate online dating site for African Americans now has a mobile app – how convenient! Check your status and update your profile on the go and if you’re travelling you may even be close to someone newthis is a great app for single black women all over the country.

]]> http://www.aawit.org/2012/01/25/apps-for-african-american-women/feed/ 0 Successful African American Women Learning Technology http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/12/successful-african-american-women-learning-technology/ http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/12/successful-african-american-women-learning-technology/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aawit.org/&p=9 African American women are making great strides in the technology industry. Here is a list of 7 successful African American women in the information technology industry.

1. Wanda M. Austin
She has a bachelor-s degree in math, and a masters and doctorate degree in systems engineering. She is also the CEO of Aerospace.

2. Laverne Council
She has a bachelor-s degree in computer science and a master-s degree in operations management. She is also the CIO of Johnson & Johnson.

3. Ursula Burns
She has a bachelor-s degree in mechanical engineering and a master-s degree in engineering. She is also the CEO of Xerox.

4. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart
She has a has a Ph.D. in information systems management, and she is the CIO for the state of New York.

5. Sandra K. Johnson
She has a bachelor-s degree in electrical engineering and a masters and Ph.D. in electrical engineering. She is also the CTO for IBM.

6. Deborah Jackson
She has a bachelor-s degree in physics and a Ph.D. in new laser technology. She is currently the Program Director of the National Science Foundation.

7. Wyllstyne D. Hill
She has a bachelor-s degree in math with a minor in computer science. She is currently the CIO of missile systems at Raytheon.

]]> http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/12/successful-african-american-women-learning-technology/feed/ 0 Technology And It’s Advances Making Life Easier http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/11/technology-and-its-advances-making-life-easier/ http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/11/technology-and-its-advances-making-life-easier/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aawit.org/&p=8 Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last decade, you no doubt are aware of how fast technology has grown; not only does it help us in our everyday personal life, but it has been instrumental in that of our business lives as well. And while society may think that technology is just what is found within computers and mobile devices, the technology that goes on behind the scenes in other places might astound you. Medical – it’s no surprise that one of the first places that technology has made our lives easier is within the medical community.I found some more information here. If you look at the history of the health care profession, you may find that things seem rather primitive to our standards today. Technology has allowed for better instruments when it comes to surgeries, as well as prosthesis, which can transform someone who is missing a limb to be able to function with something that passes for a real one.

Scientific – certainly the science community has also benefited from the advances of technology. Think of the ways we can now track where we or others are, how we can determine the patterns of the weather and if a natural disaster is imminent. Not to mention the ways in which science helps to cure many of our medical ailments.

Entertainment – many people use technology to find the closest theater for a movie or will watch movies through streaming websites, like Netflix, thus eliminating cable for most single individuals.

As we become more and more reliant on technology, there’s only more to see as technology grows along with us.

]]> http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/11/technology-and-its-advances-making-life-easier/feed/ 0 The Manual For Troubleshooting Technology Today http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/09/the-manual-for-troubleshooting-technology-today/ http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/09/the-manual-for-troubleshooting-technology-today/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aawit.org/&p=7 When you are faced with a problem or error on your technological products, and wireless devices, you are going to have to find the right place to turn to, in order to find the tips, and advice to fix the error, and get things up and running once again. So, if you need help in trouble shooting an error, knowing where to turn to for the answers, is essential to get your products up and running once again. There are several places where consumers can turn to, in order to fix errors or problems they are facing, and they can use any or all of these solutions to really find the results they are looking for.You can find a quick rundown here

So, if you run into an error, and need assistance, the first place you are going to want to turn to is the user manual. In many, if not all cases, you are going to be able to find the answer to a question or problem, just by opening the manual and reading it. You can also use online sources such as blog posts, expert review sites, and sites which are specifically targeted at trouble shooting your technologies, when something does go wrong and you need help.

]]> http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/09/the-manual-for-troubleshooting-technology-today/feed/ 0 Advantages Of Technology In The Workplace http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/05/advantages-of-technology-in-the-workplace/ http://www.aawit.org/2011/09/05/advantages-of-technology-in-the-workplace/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.aawit.org/&p=6 If you are looking to have the most productive office, and the most productive staff, technology in the work place is something that has to be present. With the world today, and the way people communicate, it is going to be nearly impossible for your company to succeed, if you are not up to date with the technologies which are out there, and if your employees do not have access to these technologies, in order to keep in touch with clients and potential customers. So, making sure that you have the right setup in an office, is going to allow you and your employees to get work done right, and in the shortest time possible.

Having essential technologies like smart phones, pdas (for sales staff), tablets or laptops, and all of these emerging technologies in the workplace, is key for your business, and for your employees to keep up with the work they have to do. So, when setting up your office, you must make sure to have at least the basic technologies in place, in order for the staff to work together. It will also allow you to keep up with client orders, client sales, and all the information about your clients, to keep them happy.

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