Yannise Jean

United States

Writer at Freelance

ceo of silly goose industries| 👩🏾‍💻 writer of words @ internet | [email protected]

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Articles

Op-Ed: Is Social Media Turning Gen-Z More Conservative?

3 weeks ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

In the 2024 presidential election, it was reported that voter turnout among Gen-Z voters dropped significantly in comparison to 2020. There was also a significant uptick in younger voters who supported President Donald Trump, according to the Guardian. Overall, Gen-Z seems to be making a slight conservative shift in comparison to their Millenial counterparts, which could be due to a number of factors but is most attributed to social media. Social media has gotten worse over the years.
Op-Ed: TikTok Is Still At Risk Of A Ban In The US On April 5, But Will It Sell This Time?

1 month ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author's own and not those of AFROTECH™ and will not impact the outcome of the events.
Op-Ed: Donald Trump's 'Gold Card' Visa Scheme Hurts Americans

1 month ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

Last week, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would sell "gold card" visas for over $5 million to wealthy foreigners to alleviate the country's trillion dollars in debt. As he continues to align himself with billionaire oligarchs, sycophants like Vladimir Putin-it's clear that Trump has never cared for ordinary people. In his statement, he claimed that this new initiative had never been done before. But as always, he is mistaken.
Op-Ed: Elon Musk's DOGE Cuts Could Backfire On Republicans

1 month ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

One of the main goals of the Trump administration has been to remove Washington's "elites" from office. Now that billionaire and his Department of Government Efficiency agency have instituted mass layoffs, some supporters have buyer's remorse. With midterm elections coming up, it's possible that DOGE cuts could hurt the GOP and Trump administration as long as they continue.
Op-Ed: How Trump's Cutting Of Federal Jobs Hurts Black Workers

2 months ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been wreaking havoc on the American people, from their quest to gain access to sensitive information within the government to assisting President Donald Trump with his plan to lay off federal employees and dismantle government agencies like the Department of Education. Federal jobs were once a symbol of stable employment, but with mass layoffs and confusion surrounding what jobs still exist, that sentiment may not exist anymore.
Op-Ed: Could Trump's Tariffs Mean The End Of Fast Fashion Companies Like Shein And Temu?

2 months ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

While President Donald Trump has delayed the tariffs on Canada and Mexico for another month, tariffs have already been imposed on China. Tariffs on China include a 10% tax, along with closing a loophole that helped boost China-owned brands like Temu and Shein. When a foreign shipment arrives, it goes through customs and gets inspected, and the importer has to pay an import tax depending on the size of the shipment.
Op-Ed: Why Is The Tech Industry Silent About Trump's Tariffs?

2 months ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

On February 1st, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose tariffs on America's biggest trade partners: Mexico, Canada, and China. Canada and Mexico were supposed to face a 25% tariff, while China received a 10% tax. In response, Canada, Mexico, and China announced that they would retaliate by imposing their own tariffs on American goods. On February 10, China will hit the US with a 15% tariff on coal and a 10% tariff on crude oil, farm equipment, and some vehicles.
Op-Ed: DeepSeek's Rise Could Shake Up The Future Of The AI Industry

2 months ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

Last week, DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company, upended the tech industry by debuting its AI chatbot. Since its debut, the stock market has taken a dive for other tech companies, and American investors are left with their heads spinning. Just as powerful as OpenAI's ChatGPT, DeepSeek is built at a fraction of the cost. Its technology is open-source, which means it's available to the public.
Op-Ed: Should You Boycott Target Over DEI Roll Backs?

2 months ago | afrotech.com | Yannise Jean

Just two weeks into his presidency, the Trump administration has already decreed several executive orders to undo much of former President Joe Biden's work in the past four years. As many predicted, President Donald Trump has come after DEI initiatives , signing an executive order to remove all DEI programs within the Federal government.
First Day of Class: 13 Thoughts College Students Have

Jan 22, 2025 | theodysseyonline.com | Yannise Jean

Most of us have already started the spring semester, and for those of you who haven't started yet, you suck. It seems like coming back from winter break wouldn't really be a break all things considered, since we all come back to school and pick up right where we left off. We know exactly what to expect, yet we're unprepared every single time. 1. When do I have class again?