Tech

This year’s AfroTech conference going down in Houston is more than just a gathering—it’s a celebration of Black creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship! We’re thrilled to partner with Walmart who will be bringing The Shoutout Experience to AfroTech 2024. Part of…

A class on Issa Rae’s legal life will be taught at Georgia State University College of Law. Black Enterprise reports that George State University law professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory designed the course to highlight the legal considerations essential for celebrities with high-profile careers. As…

Steve Madden shoes have been confidently carrying women for decades, with an estimated 120 locations in America, plus 250 more across 65 other countries. The man behind the brand was born in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York in 1958. Interestingly,…

Since 1978, Home Depot has been offering its patrons building materials, landscaping tools, and interior decor items for home construction and improvement. With financial help from investment banker Ken Langone and merchandising expert Pat Farrah, Home Depot’s founders Bernard Marcus…

Social Security deductions are one of those topics that don’t really come up until two things happen: 1) our loved ones reach the retirement age where they can apply for benefits, or 2) we grumble about the chunk of money…

Kristen Dunning has received a stamp of approval from Oprah Winfrey. The entrepreneur’s recognition is the result of her foray into entrepreneurship. As AFROTECH™ previously shared, Dunning’s journey as a founder began with a desire to create a soap for…

Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author’s own and not those of AFROTECH™. Before Vice President Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic ticket’s front-runner, support for the party was low among the tech industry. In fact, many who…

There is no right or wrong pathway to fulfilling your dreams. With so many options, from traditional education to finding resources on apps like YouTube and TikTok, people have several ways they can tap into how they begin or pivot…

Shontay Lundy has revealed she has only one regret in her journey as a founder. Lundy’s brainchild,  Black Girl Sunscreen, launched with a personal investment of $33,000, as AFROTECH™  previously reported. The company offers products designed to provide hydration without…

Former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe continues to champion the future of STEM. In 2020, Bowe founded LINGO, a company that offers kits allowing individuals of all ages to engage with projects that promote problem-solving and coding. The goal is…

BET+ and Braze to Provide 1:1 Mentorship Guidance in Branding, Email Advertising, and Engagement Strategies to Select Companies through First-ever Partnership In 2023, startups founded by Black entrepreneurs in the US received less than 0.5% of venture funding, and woman-founded…

Druski has the content creation game on lock. As previously reported by AFROTECH™, the Maryland native’s foray into comedy dates back to skits he shared on Instagram under the handle druski2funny. According to Forbes, he was known for his humor…