Black Girls Code will change the world. Founded by Kimberly Bryant, they are bridging the digital divide. Take time to watch this empowering piece. Read more…

By JENNY BARCHFIELD
Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) _ Many Brazilians cast their country as racial democracy where people of different groups long have intermarried, resulting in a large mixed-race population. Read more…

Learn about a new “superpower” that isn’t being taught in in 90% of US schools. Read more…

By JULIANA BARBASSA
Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) _ Looking good has always been serious business in Brazil. Now it’s big business, too. Read more…

By MARTHA MENDOZA
Associated Press

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) _ The Silicon Valley is leading the rest of the country out of the recession with increased jobs, income and initial public offerings last year, according to a new regional report. Read more…

By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Researchers studying why Americans have shorter lives and poorer health than residents of other developed nations found several areas where the U.S. lags. Read more…

By HAILEY HEINZ
Albuquerque Journal

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ Since Tuesday, a familiar face has taken over as head of the Albuquerque’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Read more…