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…
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…
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…
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…
A former contestant on the Italian version of Big Brother is recovering after being hospitalized for accidentally ingesting detergent. Francesca De Andre—who appeared on season 16 of Grande Fratello in 2019—detailed the disconcerting tale after returning from the hospital. “At…
Amazon, one of the world’s most influential companies, continues to grow its presence across various industries in 2024. Known for its dominance in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital entertainment, the company’s market capitalization reflects its massive global impact. As of…
Image Credit: Anadolu via Getty Images Oklahoma has been experiencing intense weather patterns. By late Wednesday night, a severe thunderstorm warning from the National Weather Service for southern Oklahoma County, northwestern Cleveland County, and northwestern McClain County escalated into a…
