InfoFlow Episode 8.060 12/15/2022
| [Infoflow intro] + [pledge of allegiance] MEKIDES: Welcome back to Infoflow, Blazers. Today is Thursday, December 15th. I’m MEKIDES. HABIB: And I’m HABIB. Last Tuesday, Governor Larry Hogan issued a directive that prohibits agencies in Maryland’s executive branch from using Chinese and Russian influenced products and platforms. This includes TikTok, Huawei Technologies, Alibaba, and more. Under the directive, agencies must remove any of these products and platforms from state networks, implement measures to prevent their installation, and implement network restrictions to prevent access to them. MEKIDES: Earlier this week, President Joe Biden signed gay and interracial marriage legislation into law. The bill, called the “Respect for Marrige Act,” will ensure that states recognize same-sex and interracial marriages across state lines. It will also ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages have the same federal benefits as any married couple. But, it will not guarantee the right to marry for these couples in the future. The push to codify these rights came after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this year, which had affirmed the right to an abortion. HABIB: The U.S. Postal Office recently announced that the late congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis will be honored with a postage stamp in 2023. The Postal Office said the stamp recognizes the life and legacy of Lewis, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2020. Lewis was a key figure in “Bloody Sunday,” and spent his whole life fighting for the end of racial segregation, and the implementation of equal rights for Black Americans. MEKIDES: Now, let’s learn about the Indian child welfare act ICWA MEKIDES: Thanks Paige! HABIB: Please join the Counseling department for a holiday card event! Come and design a holiday card that will be taken to a nearby nursing home and bring joy to some of the elders in our community. You can earn 1 SSL hour by participating in this event. Stop by the Career Center in room 121 on Tuesday, December 20th during lunch! MEKIDES: The Mural Club is finally ready to start painting! They have two murals going up soon. If you are interested in hearing more about the Blair Mural Club and what they do, please come to their meetings every Wednesday at lunch in Room 344! Please see Ms. Mason or Ms. Roark if you have any questions. HABIB: The Science National Honors Society is holding a book drive through the month of December! All donations will be accepted in a box near the SAC, and will go to Project LIT in the Media Center. The last day to donate is December 19th, so please help spread the word and donate if you’re interested. MEKIDES: Ever wished you’d bought a holiday card for your favorite teacher, friends, or family? It’s not too late! We the East Ethiopian and Eritrean club invites you to come to Room 345 during lunch today, December 15 for some eggnog, holiday music, and fun card-making activities. Again, that’s Room 345 on Thursday, December 15 during lunch to make your very own holiday cards. All are welcome! HABIB: And that’s all for today’s show! Check out our website at bnconline.net to submit any announcements, and follow us @bnc_blair on instagram, and @bncblair on tiktok and on twitter. Have a Thrilling Thursday and we’ll see you next time, Blazers! [Infoflow outro] |
