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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
AFROTECH™ Executive: How Harnessing AI Could Potentially Future-Proof The Workplace
In June 2024, AFROTECH™ Executive Newark engaged attendees on several of today’s hot topics in tech and business including AI. Helming the discussion “How Harnessing AI Could Potentially Future-Proof The Workplace” at the Newark, NJ, event were Sam Caucci, founder and CEO of 1Huddle; Michele Alcazar, vice president of workforce transformation strategy at Prudential Financial; and Daniel… Continue reading AFROTECH™ Executive: How Harnessing AI Could Potentially Future-Proof The Workplace
Small Business Owners Can Now Apply To This Program That’s Offering $20K Grants
Hello Alice is continuing its commitment to serving underserved entrepreneurs. In partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), Hello Alice has officially launched the next round of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s (BGE) Energizing Small Business grant program. The initiative offers $20,000 grants to central Maryland businesses to help them succeed and thrive, according to… Continue reading Small Business Owners Can Now Apply To This Program That’s Offering $20K Grants
After Investing In Over 85 Companies, Serena Williams Continues To Bet On Herself By Founding Vegan Makeup Brand WYN BEAUTY
When Serena Williams sets her mind on a vision, it transforms into greatness. Before the tennis champion’s retirement in 2022, she launched Serena Ventures in 2014. As previously reported by AFROTECH™, Williams founded her VC firm after learning of the alarmingly low amount of venture capital that goes to women founders, with Black and brown… Continue reading After Investing In Over 85 Companies, Serena Williams Continues To Bet On Herself By Founding Vegan Makeup Brand WYN BEAUTY
After Working In The Entertainment Industry For Over 30 Years, Meagan Good Reveals Tyler Perry Was The First Person To Properly Compensate Her
Despite being an industry veteran, Meagan Good reveals she was finally paid her worth on her latest film. While promoting “Divorce in the Black,” she spoke candidly about her experience with the film’s director, writer, and producer, Tyler Perry. She described him as an “angel” during an interview on NBC’s “Today With Hoda & Jenna.”… Continue reading After Working In The Entertainment Industry For Over 30 Years, Meagan Good Reveals Tyler Perry Was The First Person To Properly Compensate Her
The Stats Are In: Here Are The Top 10 Ranked HBCUs Of 2024
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been the bedrock of Black communities since the founding of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, which is credited as the nation’s first HBCU. Since then, hundreds more HBCUs have been founded with the intent of serving Black students during times of deep segregation and racism. Although the world has… Continue reading The Stats Are In: Here Are The Top 10 Ranked HBCUs Of 2024
Hipgnosis, Holder Of Select Tracks From Artists Like 50 Cent And Eric Bellinger, Has Been Sold To Blackstone For $1.6B
The music catalog company holding the hits of artists like 50 Cent, Eric Bellinger, John Coltrane, and a host of others has officially been sold. Hipgnosis, which is described as having “a collection of proven hit Songs of cultural importance by some of the most talented and important Songwriters globally,” per its website, has sold… Continue reading Hipgnosis, Holder Of Select Tracks From Artists Like 50 Cent And Eric Bellinger, Has Been Sold To Blackstone For $1.6B
Melinda French Gates Awards Allyson Felix Her Own $20M Grant-Making Fund To Disperse To Black Maternal Health Organizations
Allyson Felix has received a grant from Melinda French Gates. Felix, who retired from the world of Olympic track and field in 2022, has a passion for the well-being of pregnant women. For example, her footwear brand Saysh gives expectant mothers a free pair of shoes since their feet change sizes throughout pregnancy, as AFROTECH™… Continue reading Melinda French Gates Awards Allyson Felix Her Own $20M Grant-Making Fund To Disperse To Black Maternal Health Organizations
Thasunda Brown Duckett Says ‘The Time Is Now’ For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills
Over the years, Thasunda Brown Duckett has gained global recognition for her monumental career strides, impact, and influence. As previously reported by AFROTECH™, the TIAA president and CEO’s historic feats include, in 2021, becoming the first woman to lead the financial retirement services company in more than 100 years as well as one of two… Continue reading Thasunda Brown Duckett Says ‘The Time Is Now’ For Black Professionals To Accumulate AI Skills
7 Resources To Help Students Along Their Scholarship Search
For many, attending a traditional college or university is still a part of the American dream. With thousands of schools to choose from across the United States, the options for locations, majors, and campus amenities are virtually endless. Still, with so many options, one thing every prospective student must face is the daunting costs of… Continue reading 7 Resources To Help Students Along Their Scholarship Search
Mike Will Made-It Started Out Making Beats With His Dad, A Former IBM Computer Engineer — Now, In The Last 2 Years, He Says Music Has Earned Him About $40M Alone
Mike Will Made-It has revealed that he did not understand how to make money from music when he first entered the industry. The producer, born Michael Len Williams II, behind some of this generation’s top hits, fell into music by playing on a keyboard owned by his sister, Chonte. He created beats with his father,… Continue reading Mike Will Made-It Started Out Making Beats With His Dad, A Former IBM Computer Engineer — Now, In The Last 2 Years, He Says Music Has Earned Him About $40M Alone
Photographer Alleges Nike Deceived Him Out Of The Iconic Michael Jordan Logo Without Issuing Proper Credit Or Compensation
What was supposed to be a big moment in one photographer’s life has turned into a tale of survivor’s remorse after he claims that Nike tricked him out of credit for a photo he captured of Michael Jordan that would go on to become the logo for the company’s Jordan Brand. In a new short… Continue reading Photographer Alleges Nike Deceived Him Out Of The Iconic Michael Jordan Logo Without Issuing Proper Credit Or Compensation
Donae Burston Helped Launch The First Champagne Bar In The American Airlines Arena For Moët Hennessy, Then He Made History With His Own Company
Donae Burston is behind a history-making wine company. Before becoming founder and CEO of La Fête Wine Co., “a fresh, modern, and inclusive wine brand,” in 2019, Burston entered the spirits industry as a brand ambassador. It wasn’t long before he had scaled to promotions manager at Heineken then allocated eight years at Moët Hennessy,… Continue reading Donae Burston Helped Launch The First Champagne Bar In The American Airlines Arena For Moët Hennessy, Then He Made History With His Own Company
Mike Will Made-It Says He’s Made About $40M Over The Last Two Years From Producing And Publishing Fees — Now, He’s Using It To Invest
Manifested in his nickname, Michael Williams quite literally made it. The producer, known professionally as Mike Will Made-It, started his career in Atlanta’s underground. His journey led him to work on hits like Rihanna’s “Pour It Up,” Beyoncé’s “Formation,” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble.” In 2013, he took greater control by launching Ear Drummer Records and… Continue reading Mike Will Made-It Says He’s Made About $40M Over The Last Two Years From Producing And Publishing Fees — Now, He’s Using It To Invest
Marriott Is Reimagining The Future Of Travel And Making Space For You To Be A Part Of The Innovative Progress
Holidays and major events all introduce the need for traveling and recreational fun. With planning happening in group chats across the globe, all good planning must include organizing the trips’ logistics. Traveling and lodging are mandatory, but they don’t have to be cumbersome. Marriott is stepping up with its technological offerings to ensure patrons can… Continue reading Marriott Is Reimagining The Future Of Travel And Making Space For You To Be A Part Of The Innovative Progress
Jordan Brand Becomes Nike’s Best-Performing Division With $7B In Revenue
Jordan Brand is Nike’s best-performing division. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the Jordan Brand continues to rise, tracking $4.7 billion in fiscal year 2021. At the time, this equated to a 31% increase and marked its highest yet, with growth in every region, including double digits in North America, according to WWD. The following fiscal year, Jordan… Continue reading Jordan Brand Becomes Nike’s Best-Performing Division With $7B In Revenue
Black-Owned Bird Pizzeria In Charlotte, NC, Makes New York Times List Of Best Pizzas In The US As It Gears Up For Dine-In Expansion
A love for pizza has leveled up the lives of these Black business owners. Black-owned Bird Pizzeria was featured in the New York Times’ list of best pizza shops nationwide. The roundup, which included 22 restaurants, highlighted businesses across the U.S. The pizzeria, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been in business since December 2021,… Continue reading Black-Owned Bird Pizzeria In Charlotte, NC, Makes New York Times List Of Best Pizzas In The US As It Gears Up For Dine-In Expansion
How Lewis Hamilton Went From Racing In A Used Go-Kart To Amassing An Estimated $300M Net Worth
Household names in American sports are more commonly associated with athletes from the NBA, NFL, and MLB. However, some athletes outside these organizations have broken past the ubiquitous fandom of American basketball, football, and baseball — one being Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton. The British native’s journey into racing began at the tender age of… Continue reading How Lewis Hamilton Went From Racing In A Used Go-Kart To Amassing An Estimated $300M Net Worth
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