MaC Venture Capital has closed its third fund. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH™, the venture capital firm, launched in 2019 by former Washington, DC, Mayor Adrian Fenty and seed-stage venture capitalist Marlon Nichols, primarily invests in Black,…
G’morning, reality fans! Have we recovered from that LIB reunion? Didn’t think so. Let’s unpack it all together. Subscribe to get this newsletter in your inbox. Ashley and Tyler at the ‘Love Is Blind’ reunion (Netflix) Reality moment of the…
Lyft is continuing its decade-long mission of eliminating barriers that hinder people from getting to the polls on Election Day. On Nov. 5, the rideshare service will offer 50% off ride codes (up to $10) nationwide for all transportation options…
Tom Hanks is happy to leave Forrest Gump just how it is. The Oscar winner, who reteamed with his Forrest Gump co-star Robin Wright and director Robert Zemeckis for their new movie Here, recently told The New York Times that he’s thankful a sequel to the…
E! may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Learn more. Nothing beats the feeling of cashmere. Soft and luxurious, it gives old-money vibes and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to any outfit. But, sometimes, the price tag for…
The NAACP has launched a “fund of funds” to scale impact within communities of color. According to a news release, NAACP Capital was formed with the support of Kapor Capital, the Kapor Center, and nine venture fund managers. It seeks…
It’s been a long time for Jimmy Vesey, who missed the final games of the 2024 Eastern Conference final after being assaulted by the Panthers’ Ryan Lomberg in Game 2 and has been on long-term injured reserve for the first…
Image Credit: Getty Images Neveah Crain would have turned 20 this year. Instead, in 2023, the pregnant Texas teenager lost her life after making three urgent visits to various emergency rooms. Crain’s tragic case underscores the impact of the growing…
The special thing about AFROTECH™ Conference is that even as new people are introduced to it each year, there are also those who have been there since the beginning in 2016. The “OGs” of the conference have not only seen…
When Beyoncé took her “Renaissance World Tour” abroad in 2023, stories of Americans flying to Paris and Hamburg, Germany, to see the “Break My Soul” singer live — and save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the process on…
The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. The fall and winter holidays are some of our favorite times to decorate. There’s so much you can do to make your…
Fans of college basketball are likely already familiar with rising star Somtochukwu “Somto” Cyril, who made national headlines while playing in the Overtime Elite program. The Nigerian native currently plays center for the Georgia Bulldogs, and recently appears as a…
