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A new season has dawned — and that is AFROTECH™ Conference season. The 2024 iteration of the conference is just three months away, happening Nov. 13-16 in Houston, TX. AFROTECH™ Conference always provides an incredible opportunity for people to gather…
Thanks to her mother’s advice, track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell felt comfortable taking on NIL opportunities. In 2021, college athletes were permitted to profit from their name, image, and likeness for the first time due to an…
A Black-owned development group has acquired the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. According to a report by SFist, the African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) has acquired full ownership of the property after a purchase was finalized with its…
Through entrepreneurship, Ibukun Olubiyi is looking to create a lasting impact in Canada’s capital city. According to a news release, Olubiyi reportedly opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and spent time…
You likely know Boosie Badazz from his string of viral interviews on outlets such as DJ Vlad, his myriad of controversial takes on the modern field of hip hop, or from his catalog of hit records that span over 20…
Jaylen Brown and Jason Kidd have a heart for the Oakland community. Each has ties to the city, which also catalyzes their bond. NBA Hall of Famer Kidd’s hometown is Oakland, CA, while Boston Celtics player Brown attended the University…
Dedra Simmons walked away from the pharmaceutical industry to become the owner of a successful bakery. Simmons now leads Pookie Crack Cakes in Chicago, IL, alongside her husband Doug. Her dream of owning a bakery manifested at the age of…
Tia Mowry is influenced by her role as a mother to fight for pay equity. During a virtual interview with AFROTECH™, the actress, mother of two, and founder of haircare line 4U by Tia was vulnerable about the challenges at…
Brent Faiyaz and his business partner Ty Baisden have invested in Black women-led S.T.E.M. companies. Through Faiyaz’s Lost Kids label, the artist entered into a 50/50 partnership with Baisden, who serves as his manager, Billboard reported. The agreement also allows…
A wise investment made by Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian has greatly benefitted their daughters. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the couple has been very intentional about investing in their children’s futures. When their first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was…
Requesting for a letter of recommendation can feel daunting sometimes, but you have to be objective about it. Asking for a recommendation means you are asking someone to promote your competencies while simultaneously trying to sell yourself to them. We…
2024 is only halfway done, but we’ve already seen many Black creatives go viral thanks to their savvy social media skills. In the winter, TikToker Reesa Teesa had the world on the edge of its seat as she told the…