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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…

MC Lyte wrote her first single at 12 and later became a pioneer in Hip Hop. The Brooklyn, NY, rapper, born Lana Michele Moorer, would bet on herself early on and auditioned for First Priority Records, ran by her friends…

Asking for a raise can be one of the most nerve-wracking endeavors in the workplace. It implies you esteem your services to be of greater monetary value than your company is currently offering. However, asking to be paid more doesn’t…

Making the entire internet laugh since 2017, Druski has quickly become a sketch comedy legend. The popular comedian and actor has amassed an Instagram following of over eight million and has collaborated with big names like Jack Harlow, Drake, Lil Yachty, and…

R&B sensation Eric Bellinger isn’t afraid of artificial intelligence (AI) and the role it’s taking within the music industry. Instead, he’s embracing how it can enhance his work as an artist. As one of the first artists to appear on…

Shakea Miller is looking to transform education in Alabama and make history in the process. Black News reports Miller opened 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College on June 24, 2024, in Phenix City, AL. In doing so, she became…

Jeannine A. Cook has found a permanent home for a bookstore backed by the Philadelphia, PA, community. Cook owns Harriett’s Bookshop, named in honor of abolitionist and emancipator Harriet Tubman, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Cook initially envisioned pursuing a consulting business…