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Ventris C. Gibson is upholding the legacy of Harriet Tubman while stepping into a significant and historic role. Career Journey Born in Roseland, VA, but raised in Washington DC to parents with six children, Gibson showed great ambition early on.…

By capitalizing on her status as a leading beauty influencer, Jackie Aina has built the foundation for a prosperous business empire. How It Started Aina, a Nigerian-American born in California’s San Gabriel Valley, came from humbling beginnings. BuzzFeed News mentions…

Moses West wants clean water to be accessible to all. Solving An Issue Impacting Billions The U.S. Army veteran and engineer has used technology to develop an Atmospheric Water Generator that turns air into clean water. This groundbreaking invention has…

Magic Johnson now has five teams in his investment portfolio. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the NBA-legend-turned-serial-entrepreneur has ownership in the MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, MLS’s Los Angeles Football Club, WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, and NFL’s Washington Commanders. Now, he is…

Myles Garrett has invested in an energy company owned by a former NASA engineer. Boardroom reports the Cleveland Browns defensive end has invested in Johnson Energy Storage. Per the company website, it is on a mission “to transform the way…

Today, Black comedians are among the most celebrated and widely recognized names in the entertainment industry – but it wasn’t always that way. Just a few decades ago, it was rare for People of Color to see themselves represented on…

History is being made in the 2024-2025 NFL season. Diverse Representation shares on Instagram that the current season, which kicks off Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, reportedly has the most Black team minority owners in league history. The list is filled…

Meghan Markle has been intentional about investing in female-led companies over the years, The New York Times reports. Markle, a former actress and Duchess of Sussex through her marriage to Britain’s Prince Harry, has taken advantage of the limelight to…

50 Cent is making major real estate moves in Shreveport, LA. G-Unit Studios As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the entrepreneur opened G-Unit Studios in the city, now the second-largest Black-owned studio behind Tyler Perry. The 985,000-square-foot property is being used “to…

After overcoming a battle with a rare cancer, Gwynda Jones tag-teamed with her daughter to take a leap into entrepreneurship. Pivot From Corporate America Gwynda spent three decades working as a project manager for PepsiCo. She made the decision to…

Chef Kurt Evans is providing jobs to those formerly incarcerated. This was first done in 2021 with the opening of Down North Pizza in Philadelphia, PA. Evans was among the co-founders behind the restaurant, which had employed eight employees who…

Charles Barkley is fulfilling his commitment to a school that has ties to a historic math discovery. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, who attended St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans, LA, at the time, found an…