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Throughout my life, I’ve been a relentless advocate for those who often find themselves without a voice. My work with Zane Venture Fund was born from a desire to invest in diverse founders in overlooked regions, supporting tech-enabled solutions that create positive,…
Juicy J says he has consistent revenue coming in from music sampling. The artist was a part of Hip-Hop group Three 6 Mafia, which formed in the early ’90s. BlackPast reports the original group members included Paul Duane “DJ Paul”…
It’s crucial for Black professionals to not just follow technological advancements but to drive them. Jeff Nelson, co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of Blavity Inc., embodies this approach. With over 10 years of pioneering work at the company, now…
You may know Detroit rapper Danny Brown from his electrifying music, his energetic collaborations with acts such as JPEGMAFIA, Run The Jewels, and Eminem, or even from his self-titled podcast venture. The underground rap legend has garnered a reputation for…
Howard alumni are taking over the restaurant scene in Washington, DC. In 2012, Denville Myrie Jr. began selling Jamaican jerk chicken from the comfort of his Howard University dorm room, which filled a gap for quality late night foods, according…
As a global financial and information technology company, Bloomberg has always remained a leader when it comes to helping investment firms small and large make smarter and faster business and financial decisions. Over the years, its mission has been to…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been a staple in Black American culture. With touted alums like Vice President Kamala Harris, Chadwick Boseman, Shannon Sharpe, Taraji P. Henson, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., HBCU graduates have positively influenced…
Through their foundation, Stephen and Ayesha Curry plan to invest $25 million in Oakland, CA, over the next five years. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, the couple are founders of the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which is intended to improve…
Emmitt Smith first-ever restaurant venture has received an award within its first six months of business. The former NFL player is the owner of Emmitt’s Vegas, which opened on Feb. 26, 2024, according to The Dallas Morning News. The restaurant includes…
Shedeur Sanders follows in his father’s footsteps by signing a deal with Nike. Deion Sanders, the head football coach at the University of Colorado, first signed to Nike in the 1990s and the partnership led to his own signature shoes,…
HBCUs, an acronym for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, are a transformative educational experience. Getting to be surrounded by peers who look like you within walls that foster black excellence is a priceless gift. HBCUs exist to give Black Americans…
JuJu Smith-Schuster wasn’t a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but the 27-year-old hasn’t let that stop him from shining on the field. He prepared for his professional career while playing wide receiver and safety at Long Beach Polytechnic…