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Vanessa Wyche is leading the way at NASA and made history in the process. Since 1989, the South Carolina native, with a Bachelor of Science in materials engineering and a Master of Science in bioengineering from Clemson University, has worked…

Wawa Gatheru is striving to make the world a better place. Changemaker As previously reported by AFROTECH™, the Connecticut native and Rhodes Scholar founded Black Girl Environmentalist (BGE), an organization creating a more equitable space in the climate sector by empowering…

In a world that’s been evolving constantly in the digital realm for as long as most of us can remember, it’s hard to deny the negative impacts smartphones and social media have on our attention span. Users can hardly sit…

A deeper dive into NASA’s research led Lisa Dyson to become an innovator leading a multi-million-dollar company. Call To Action Dyson founded Air Protein, a startup developing an alternative to animal protein using air fermentation. As previously reported by AFROTECH™,…

“I’d be lying if I told you I thought I would be where I am right now at this point in time,” he mentioned on the panel. “Did I think it was possible? Yes, but I thought it was going…

Melissa Bradley is a dynamic investor leading a multi-billion-dollar initiative to uplift minority entrepreneurs. She is the founder and managing partner of 1863 Ventures, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit accelerator and venture fund that began to realize its purpose once it…

Justin Shaifer, “Mr. Fascinate,” is enriching the minds of the younger generation. The Southside Chicago, IL, native raised in a single-parent household is dedicating his life towards educating the youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “I was one…

Deion Sanders made a pledge to himself that he would retire his mother. Sanders, born in Fort Myers, FL, was raised by his mother, Connie, who after a divorce from his dad would later marry Willie Knight when Sanders was…

It’s officially time to announce the 2024 AFROTECH™ Future 50! The AFROTECH™ Future 50 is celebrated in our digital hub and social media platforms. During previous years, the individuals have also been honored in person at the annual AFROTECH™ Conference.…

It’s raining Black excellence at Southland College Prep Charter High School! For the 11th year in the row, its senior class, which is predominantly Black, have all been accepted to college, Black News reports. In fact, $50 million in merit…

Hill had previously been a player across four teams in the NBA, and his time would conclude after 19 seasons. He accumulated more than $100 million during his playing days, and his earnings would only continue in retirement, CNBC reports.…

This 12-year-old — E’leese Shelton — is heading to college! According to WCTV, E’leese graduated from Tallavana Christian School in Havana, FL, surrounded by supportive family. “It’s just kind of surreal,” she explained, according to the outlet. “I believe it’s…