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Shakea Miller Is The First Black Woman To Open A Degree-Granting Technical College In Alabama
Shakea Miller is looking to transform education in Alabama and make history in the process. Black News reports Miller opened 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College on June 24, 2024, in Phenix City, AL. In doing so, she became the first Black woman to open a degree-granting technical college in Alabama, and the sixth… Continue reading Shakea Miller Is The First Black Woman To Open A Degree-Granting Technical College In Alabama
These HBCU Graduates Aim To Revitalize Black-Owned Atlantic Beach Through Their Real Estate Investment Company
A historic Black-owned beach in South Carolina is quickly becoming one of the hottest luxury vacation destinations in the states, and it is currently the only incorporated Black beach to sit in the U.S. During the early 1930s, Atlantic Beach was founded by a group of Gullah Geechee as a haven for Black people who… Continue reading These HBCU Graduates Aim To Revitalize Black-Owned Atlantic Beach Through Their Real Estate Investment Company
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Leads To 10% Boost In Operating Profits For Sony
Beyoncé generated significant gains for a major technology company. The release of “Cowboy Carter” led to a boost for Sony. The album was released on March 29, 2024, in partnership with Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. The album featured 27 songs, including “Blackbiird,” “16 Carriages,” “Jolene,” and “Levii’s Jeans.” View this post on Instagram A post… Continue reading Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Leads To 10% Boost In Operating Profits For Sony
How Actress Tia Mowry Leans Into AI With Her Entrepreneurial Endeavors
Tia Mowry is venturing into the realm of artificial intelligence and wants to encourage others to explore its endless possibilities. With decades of experience as an actress in Hollywood, Mowry has diversified her influence by inviting the world into her interests, using entrepreneurship as a vessel. She is the proud owner of haircare line 4U… Continue reading How Actress Tia Mowry Leans Into AI With Her Entrepreneurial Endeavors
Former Netflix And Clubhouse Executives Have Raised Nearly $1.7M To Launch Their Own Conversation App
Two former Netflix and Clubhouse executives have teamed up to launch their own application. TechCrunch reports that Maya Watson and Lexi Nisita first connected while working at Netflix. Watson spent five years at the company, serving as director of marketing, editorial, and publishing. Nisita spent an additional two years with titles that included director of… Continue reading Former Netflix And Clubhouse Executives Have Raised Nearly $1.7M To Launch Their Own Conversation App
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) Raises Millions Of Dollars To Develop Digital Infrastructure In Africa
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) has surpassed its funding expectation. AIIM was launched to “invest long-term institutional unlisted equity in African infrastructure projects,” its website mentions. The company’s investments extend across Eastern, Western, and Southern Africa, with $2.8 billion in assets under management. Now, AIIM will scale its work in light of reportedly raising $954… Continue reading African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) Raises Millions Of Dollars To Develop Digital Infrastructure In Africa
Kamala Harris Chooses Tim Walz As Her Running Mate — Here’s What It Could Mean For College Students
One of the most anticipated decisions of the 2024 election was made when Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate. Political pundits and supporters have applauded the choice, seeing it as a unifying move for the Democratic Party. Harris’ choice also speaks to the type of policies Walz would champion.… Continue reading Kamala Harris Chooses Tim Walz As Her Running Mate — Here’s What It Could Mean For College Students
Alongside Her Family, Amaya Woodley Co-Founded One Of The Few Black-Owned Cycling Studios In Charlotte, NC
Amaya Woodley is the proud owner of an indoor cycling studio. Woodley recalled falling in love with cycling after a former coworker invited her to a class in 2017. When the pandemic hit, she purchased a bike for her home but missed being surrounded by the community. That feeling drove her to open Adrenaline+ in… Continue reading Alongside Her Family, Amaya Woodley Co-Founded One Of The Few Black-Owned Cycling Studios In Charlotte, NC
Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas Is A Harvard University Graduate With Aspirations To Open A Hospital
Gabby Thomas is a force to be reckoned with. Olympic Champion The track star and Harvard University alum just won her first gold medal at the 2024 Olympics for the 200-meter sprint on Aug. 6, 2024. She finished with an impressive time of 21.83 seconds, NBC News mentions. “You prepare for this moment and train… Continue reading Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas Is A Harvard University Graduate With Aspirations To Open A Hospital
What’s Noah Lyles’ Net Worth In 2024? Inside His Endorsement Deals, Records, And Plans To Create His Own Shoe
Each time the Olympic Games come around, the world anticipates who will become the next record holder in a particular sport. In the men’s 100-meter race, Noah Lyles snatched the gold medal on Aug. 4, 2024, per NBC New York. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noah Lyles (@nojo18) Born in Gainesville,… Continue reading What’s Noah Lyles’ Net Worth In 2024? Inside His Endorsement Deals, Records, And Plans To Create His Own Shoe
As She Prepares For Retirement, Olympian Keturah Orji Shares Her Commitment To Teaching Young Athletes Financial Literacy
Keturah Orji isn’t your average Olympian. As a force in track and field, Orji is attending the 2024 Olympics through the USA Track and Field team. Her eyes are set on the gold as her retirement plans are underway. Orji is a two-time Olympian and a 10-time U.S. champion in the sport. When she’s not on… Continue reading As She Prepares For Retirement, Olympian Keturah Orji Shares Her Commitment To Teaching Young Athletes Financial Literacy
Hill Harper Explains How He’s Approaching The Use Of Technology And AI In His US Senate Campaign
The 2024 election cycle is upon us, which means a slew of campaign ads, varied media coverage, and policy positions that could influence voters on who to support and how. Aside from the historic positioning of Kamala Harris as the nation’s first woman Democratic nominee for president, Michigan has its own historic slant with Hill… Continue reading Hill Harper Explains How He’s Approaching The Use Of Technology And AI In His US Senate Campaign
Idris Elba Has Bold Plans To Invest In Africa, Including A ‘Smart Eco-City’ And Now A Film Studio
Idris Elba has several business moves in the works to advance Africa. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the English actor has roots that trace back to Sierra Leone, his father’s native country. Elba was also granted citizenship there after he made a visit in 2019, BBC reports. At the time, he said the moment was “the… Continue reading Idris Elba Has Bold Plans To Invest In Africa, Including A ‘Smart Eco-City’ And Now A Film Studio
After Losing His Job On Wall Street, Shorne Benjamin Turned To His Passion Of Cooking And Became The Founder Of A Brooklyn-Based Caribbean Restaurant
Sometimes you have to lose to win. Entrepreneur Shorne Benjamin became the chef of a popular restaurant as a result of this. Cuisine Noir reports Benjamin once had a job on Wall Street working as a stockbrocker after he obtained a degree from Mercy College in New York. The career path was in alignment with… Continue reading After Losing His Job On Wall Street, Shorne Benjamin Turned To His Passion Of Cooking And Became The Founder Of A Brooklyn-Based Caribbean Restaurant
Vivian Ayers Allen, Phylicia Rashad And Debbie Allen’s Mother, Receives A NASA Honor For Her Contributions To Space Exploration
Sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen are considered national treasures to the culture, so it’s only right that they come from royalty! The Houston, TX, natives are best known for their contributions to the world of entertainment. Rashad gained notoriety in her role as Clair Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” and went on to serve… Continue reading Vivian Ayers Allen, Phylicia Rashad And Debbie Allen’s Mother, Receives A NASA Honor For Her Contributions To Space Exploration
Kamala Harris Went From A Political Science Major At Howard University To Becoming The Democratic Presidential Nominee In The 2024 Election
Since 1908, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and its members have made their marks across several industries and impacted communities and spaces. Some influential members include Phylicia Rashad, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Vice President Kamala Harris, according to ESSENCE. Harris was officially sworn in as vice president of… Continue reading Kamala Harris Went From A Political Science Major At Howard University To Becoming The Democratic Presidential Nominee In The 2024 Election
Google Pulls Gemini ‘Dear Sydney’ Ad For The 2024 Olympics Following Backlash Regarding AI
Google has pulled a recent 2024 Olympics ad after being accused of promoting the use of AI technology in place of creativity. In an ad titled “Dear Sydney,” a father narrates his journey to using the platform to help his daughter write a letter to U.S. hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who just so happens… Continue reading Google Pulls Gemini ‘Dear Sydney’ Ad For The 2024 Olympics Following Backlash Regarding AI
This 40-Year-Old Black-Owned Restaurant Received Oprah’s Stamp Of Approval On Multiple Occasions — Today, It Has Expanded To Its 18th Location
A popular chicken spot loved by Oprah Winfrey is spreading its wings. Ezell’s Famous Chicken, a Seattle, WA-based chain co-founded by Lewis Rudd in 1984 is preparing to bring the business to Kirkland, WA. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Rudd opened the restaurant with his sister, Faye Rudd, and a high school friend Ezell Stephens, according… Continue reading This 40-Year-Old Black-Owned Restaurant Received Oprah’s Stamp Of Approval On Multiple Occasions — Today, It Has Expanded To Its 18th Location
Dwyane Wade Credits His 5-Year-Old Daughter For His Decision To Invest In Chicago Sky, Now The Team Is Worth An Estimated $95M
Dwyane Wade has revealed who influenced his decision to invest in the WNBA. In 2023, the former NBA player, who was born in the “Windy City” and has three national championships to his name, decided to become an investor in the Chicago Sky when the team was valued at $85 million, a news release mentions.… Continue reading Dwyane Wade Credits His 5-Year-Old Daughter For His Decision To Invest In Chicago Sky, Now The Team Is Worth An Estimated $95M
Black-Owned Nile Capital Group Holdings Acquires A Minority Stake In A Leading Global Investment Firm
Black-owned Nile Capital Group Holdings has acquired a stake in a leading global investment firm. According to a news release, Nile Capital, a “sector-focused, operationally-oriented private equity firm,” along with ABS Global Investments, has bought the remaining 23% minority interest in ABS from Evercore Inc. ABC will maintain majority ownership while Nile Capital signs on… Continue reading Black-Owned Nile Capital Group Holdings Acquires A Minority Stake In A Leading Global Investment Firm
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