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The 2024 election cycle is upon us, which means a slew of campaign ads, varied media coverage, and policy positions that could influence voters on who to support and how. Aside from the historic positioning of Kamala Harris as the…

A popular chicken spot loved by Oprah Winfrey is spreading its wings. Ezell’s Famous Chicken, a Seattle, WA-based chain co-founded by Lewis Rudd in 1984 is preparing to bring the business to Kirkland, WA. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Rudd opened…

Google has pulled a recent 2024 Olympics ad after being accused of promoting the use of AI technology in place of creativity. In an ad titled “Dear Sydney,” a father narrates his journey to using the platform to help his…

Sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen are considered national treasures to the culture, so it’s only right that they come from royalty! The Houston, TX, natives are best known for their contributions to the world of entertainment. Rashad gained notoriety…

Since 1908, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and its members have made their marks across several industries and impacted communities and spaces. Some influential members include Phylicia Rashad, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, and Vice…

Vice President Kamala Harris visited a beloved Black-owned restaurant in Atlanta, GA. Harris is currently campaigning after she announced her interest in running to become the next president of the United States. If she succeeds, she will make history as…

Journalist Don Lemon has sued Elon Musk. Lemon was a co-host on CNN until he was let go from the network in April 2023, AP News mentioned. After his exit, Lemon was presented an offer from Musk, who acquired X in 2022,…

As the internet continues to evolve, so do the ways that shared information can wind up in the wrong hands. Cortney Worthy is a passionate enterprise data leader with over 15 years of experience in the technology, government, and consulting…

Sometimes, a childhood dream does not materialize in ways that were expected. It happens pretty frequently with people and their career choices. The kid who wanted to be a firefighter is now a doctor. The child who dreamed of being…

Power company Entergy has announced a new multi-million commitment to advance Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). According to a news release, Entergy plans to deploy $20 million to HBCUs over 10 years. The funding will impact students in Arkansas,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has taken the creative industry by storm, but a new bill has been introduced to protect creators’ rights. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Delaware), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) introduced the…

Black-owned Nile Capital Group Holdings has acquired a stake in a leading global investment firm. According to a news release, Nile Capital, a “sector-focused, operationally-oriented private equity firm,” along with ABS Global Investments, has bought the remaining 23% minority interest…