USA’s Erin Jackson becomes first Black woman to win individual Winter Olympic gold
Erin Jackson, a former roller derby skater from Ocala, Florida, who completed the speed skating all-out sprint for one and a quarter laps of the oval in a time of 37.04sec to move into gold medal position.
In 2008, the original Trekker model that Zur’s father rode was able to change wheels in 40 to 50 seconds. Today’s model “does the same in about four seconds,” Zur says, and includes specially designed ropes to make pulling more comfortable for the helpers. Typically, three to four people need to be on hand to push or pull the trekker on the trail. Paratrek is one of the only companies in the world building hiking wheelchairs, but the company earns revenue in three different ways – selling the Trekkers, teaching workshops, and organizing hikes. Full article: https://israeltrade.org.au/2022/05/11/israels-paratrek-designed-a-wheelchair-to-make-hiking-accessible-for-all/
Everyone's favourite Sex Education actor, Ncuti Gatwa, has been confirmed as the 14th Doctor in BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, taking over from Jodie Whittake, This will make the next incarnation of the iconic Time Lord the first Black Time Lord, in the show's history.For more information, click the link below:https://www.ladbible.com/news/sex-educations-ncuti-gatwa-announced-as-new-doctor-who-20220508
Karine Jean-Pierre is not only the first Black White House press secretary, she's also the first openly gay person as well.Jean-Pierre has served as deputy press secretary since the beginning of Biden's term. She worked on his 2020 presidential campaign, in President Barack Obama's White House, and was chief public affairs officer for MoveOn.org, a progressive advocacy group.Click the link to find out more:https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-taps-karine-jean-pierre-white-house-press-secretary-2022-05-05/