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A Black Architectural Firm Led A Project To Develop The First 3D-Printed Home In Detroit, MI
A Black architectural firm is behind the first-ever 3D-printed home in Detroit, MI. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH™, a 988-square-foot, two-bedroom project launched in October 2022 has reached its finish line. The 3D-printed home was built thanks to nearly $160,000 in funding from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program… Continue reading A Black Architectural Firm Led A Project To Develop The First 3D-Printed Home In Detroit, MI
Following BIG3’s Expansion, Ice Cube’s Production Company, Cube Vision, Has Landed An Extended Partnership With Paramount Global
Ice Cube is celebrating wins in different sectors. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Ice Cube has been investing his time in his BIG3, a 3-on-3 basketball league that has been expanding to Los Angeles, CA; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; and Miami, FL. Its presence in the aforementioned states follows a reported $10 million sale each in… Continue reading Following BIG3’s Expansion, Ice Cube’s Production Company, Cube Vision, Has Landed An Extended Partnership With Paramount Global
Sarah Brown Opens The First Black Beauty Supply Store In Columbia, MO, With A Mission To Empower Black Women
Sarah Brown is empowering Black women through her beauty supply store. According to the Columbia Missourian, Brown is the proud owner of Beauty Trap, reportedly the first Black beauty supply store in Columbia, MO. Outside of being a business owner, Brown has been in the beauty space for more than 26 years, using her cosmetology… Continue reading Sarah Brown Opens The First Black Beauty Supply Store In Columbia, MO, With A Mission To Empower Black Women
From Investing In Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund To Tripling His Investment In Denali Technologies, Bobby Wagner Is Making Strategic Business Moves Off The Field
Bobby Wagner is planning for life after the league. Sportico reports that the Washington Commanders linebacker is currently signed to a one-year deal with the team reportedly worth $8.5 million. He negotiated the contract without an agent, winning the praise of Magic Johnson, who is a limited partner of the Washington Commanders. The 34-year-old joined… Continue reading From Investing In Andreessen Horowitz’s Cultural Leadership Fund To Tripling His Investment In Denali Technologies, Bobby Wagner Is Making Strategic Business Moves Off The Field
Missy Elliott Makes NASA History With First Hip-Hop Song Ever Transmitted To Space
Missy Elliott’s lyrics traveled all the way to space! According to a news release, lyrics from Elliott’s song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” were transmitted about 158 million miles away to reach Venus through NASA’s DSN (Deep Space Network). NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California transmitted the lyrics at 10:05 a.m. PDT on Friday,… Continue reading Missy Elliott Makes NASA History With First Hip-Hop Song Ever Transmitted To Space
Meet Marcus Williams, The Owner Of What’s Said To Be The Only Black-Owned Bookstore ln Clayton County, GA
Marcus Williams is behind the only Black-owned bookstore in Clayton County, GA, per a report. According to The Atlanta Voice, Williams is the founder of Nubian Books, which had previously been located near a Barnes & Noble until the franchise closed its doors in May 2024. As a result, more locals made their way to… Continue reading Meet Marcus Williams, The Owner Of What’s Said To Be The Only Black-Owned Bookstore ln Clayton County, GA
Bronny James Wins $10K Prize From ‘Call of Duty’ Summer League Tournament
Bronny James just took home a top prize in the gaming world. The Los Angeles Lakers player participated in the “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” Tournament, which was held during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV, Bleacher Report mentions. James outperformed Charlotte Hornets’ Grant Williams and Detroit Pistons’ Bobi Klintman during a… Continue reading Bronny James Wins $10K Prize From ‘Call of Duty’ Summer League Tournament
Sienna Naturals, A Haircare Brand Co-Founded By Issa Rae, Is Heading To Sephora’s Online Store
Issa Rae has landed a deal with a major retailer. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Rae joined forces with Hannah Diop’s Sienna Naturals in 2020, becoming a co-founder of the haircare line focused on Afro-textured hair. Per its website, Sienna Naturals uses Rooted Technology in its formulations to restore hair health beginning with the scalp. “It… Continue reading Sienna Naturals, A Haircare Brand Co-Founded By Issa Rae, Is Heading To Sephora’s Online Store
National Park Service To Distribute $10.7M In Grants To Preserve HBCUs Across 8 States
New funding will be allocated to preserve some of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). According to a press release, the National Park Service will allocate $10.7 million to support 15 projects within eight states under the Historic Preservation Fund’s (HPF’s) HBCU grant program. Per its website, the program is intended to “identify… Continue reading National Park Service To Distribute $10.7M In Grants To Preserve HBCUs Across 8 States
Dawn Richard And Chaz Bottoms On How Technology Has Helped Improve The Animation Of Black Characters
Storytelling uses a plethora of mediums, and animation is one of them. During the 2023 AFROTECH™ Conference, director and animator Chaz Bottoms and singer Dawn Richard led a session called “World Builders: The New Storytelling Frontier” to discuss how the technologies within the animation industry are creating revolutionary ways for people to tell stories. In… Continue reading Dawn Richard And Chaz Bottoms On How Technology Has Helped Improve The Animation Of Black Characters
Tyra Banks Is Opening An Ice Cream Shop In Washington, DC
Tyra Banks is working on a new venture. According to ABC News, the supermodel and television personality plans to open an ice cream shop in Washington, DC, named Smize & Dream. Banks took to Instagram to announce the venture. “She’s serving…@smizeanddream ice cream in Washington, D.C. – SO VERY SOON! 💛 Get ready for a… Continue reading Tyra Banks Is Opening An Ice Cream Shop In Washington, DC
Sean Bankhead Confirms He’ll Be Getting Paid For Victoria Monét’s Dance Moves Making Their Way To The ‘Fortnite’ Video Game
Victoria Monét is the latest star to bring her talents to the video game industry. The “Jaguar II” crooner took to X, formerly Twitter, to share the news that her dance moves have made it to “Fortnite.” The popular online video game and platform, developed by Epic Games, was first released in 2017. For one… Continue reading Sean Bankhead Confirms He’ll Be Getting Paid For Victoria Monét’s Dance Moves Making Their Way To The ‘Fortnite’ Video Game
Meet The First Black Women Entrepreneurs To Own A Whiskey Brand In California
History has been made by Sheila Jackson and Natasha McCrea. They are reportedly the first Black women entrepreneurs to own a whiskey brand in the state of California. The founders’ vision stemmed from a 2020 conversation held over dinner when they bonded through a shared interest in whiskey. It was then that they came to… Continue reading Meet The First Black Women Entrepreneurs To Own A Whiskey Brand In California
Dr. Nancy Abu-Bonsrah Makes History As The First Black Woman To Graduate From Its Neurosurgery Program
This Black doctor just made history at Johns Hopkins University! In June 2024, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah achieved a historic feat, becoming the first Black woman to graduate from Johns Hopkins University’s neurosurgery program. She took to social media to announce the news, however, it was a close friend who noted that Dr. Abu-Bonsrah had quite literally… Continue reading Dr. Nancy Abu-Bonsrah Makes History As The First Black Woman To Graduate From Its Neurosurgery Program
Thasunda Brown Duckett Shares The Importance Of Empowering The Next Generation Of Black Women Executives
Overcoming barriers is one thing, but creating opportunities for others to do the same is another. After nearly two decades of working as an executive at JPMorgan Chase, Thasunda Brown Duckett became the president and CEO of TIAA, which works to close gaps in retirement and provide equitable opportunities for investment. At the Global Black… Continue reading Thasunda Brown Duckett Shares The Importance Of Empowering The Next Generation Of Black Women Executives
Black Woman Entrepreneur Left Her Six-Figure Corporate Finance Job To Open A Bakery That Reportedly Earned $1M In Revenue In 2023
April Anderson left a comfortable job to bet on herself. According to The Detroit News, the entrepreneur exited a corporate finance role that paid her six figures to pursue entrepreneurship and become a baker. Since age 9, Anderson envisioned this career path, making treats for her family, ILITCH Companies News Hub mentioned. “I have always… Continue reading Black Woman Entrepreneur Left Her Six-Figure Corporate Finance Job To Open A Bakery That Reportedly Earned $1M In Revenue In 2023
Snoop Dogg To Open Cannabis Shop Near LAX, One Of The Busiest Airports In The World
Snoop Dogg is bringing a new cannabis shop to Los Angeles, CA. The rapper, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. in Long Beach, CA, is preparing his latest venture. According to Benzinga, he is poised to open a cannabis store between the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the busiest airports in the world with… Continue reading Snoop Dogg To Open Cannabis Shop Near LAX, One Of The Busiest Airports In The World
How Newark Venture Partners’ Vaughn Crowe Is Driving Innovation In New Jersey Through Venture Capital Dollars
Betting on himself took Newark, NJ, native Vaughn Crowe from initially wanting to be more involved in finance as a career to being a managing partner of a VC firm. During his time working at philanthropist Ray Chambers’ family office, Wesray Social Investments, Crowe was a founding limited partner in Newark Venture Partners (NVP) — founded by… Continue reading How Newark Venture Partners’ Vaughn Crowe Is Driving Innovation In New Jersey Through Venture Capital Dollars
These Black Founders Are Changing The Culture’s Mindset Around Vegan Cuisine With Not 1 But 2 Restaurants In New Jersey
In November 2023, Brick City Vegan became Montclair, New Jersey’s only 100% plant-based vegan restaurant. Today, its culinary commitment is rooted in changing the culture’s mindset about eating plant-based foods. Brick City Vegan founders Adenah Bayoh and chef Emeka Onugha provide an array of dishes, such as made-from-scratch biscuits and plant-based burgers, that are not… Continue reading These Black Founders Are Changing The Culture’s Mindset Around Vegan Cuisine With Not 1 But 2 Restaurants In New Jersey
How Coco Gauff Is Maintaining Her Growing Net Worth While Enjoying The Fruits Of Her Labor Thanks To Financial Advice From Her Father
Black Girl Magic is real, and Coco Gauff is evidence of this phenomenon. Born in 2004, Cori Dionne “Coco” Gauff is an American tennis player who comes from an athletic family. According to PEOPLE, her parents, Corey and Candi, were on the road to becoming professional athletes as well. Gauff’s dad, Corey, played college basketball… Continue reading How Coco Gauff Is Maintaining Her Growing Net Worth While Enjoying The Fruits Of Her Labor Thanks To Financial Advice From Her Father
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