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The restaurant, Dōgon, is inspired by Benjamin Banneker, the 18th-century cartographer, almanac writer, and mathematician credited with helping map the borders of the District of Columbia using the location of the stars, according to The Washington Post. In an interview with…
In a world filled with diverse personalities, navigating relationships can sometimes be challenging. The Difficult Person Test aims to shed light on the traits that make certain individuals more challenging to interact with. Developed as a tool to enhance self-awareness…
A new year has arrived, but for some, it did not start as pleasant as they’d hoped, with Microsoft announcing an estimated 1,900 layoffs from its gaming division. According to CNBC, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced, via a memo,…
Bookstore owner Jeannine Cook will be able to remain in business after receiving support from her community. Cook is the owner of Ida’s Bookshop, located in Collingswood, NJ. The shop opened in 2021 to amplify women authors, artists, and activists,…
A report released by the Boston Consulting Group on Jan. 23, 2024, disclosed staggering figures that position Atlanta as a city trailing behind its peers in metrics related to entrepreneurship, innovation, and VC funding. Based on more than 50 interviews…
A main source of apprehension from people who are hesitant about AI usage is the notion that the popular technology could replace working professionals. As previously shared by AFROTECH, the World Economic Forum suggested that AI will replace 85 million…
The organization, which is an extension of the famous Beats by Dre audio platform, has a goal to create “an outlet for aspiring creators to have a place to flex their creative superpowers,” per its website. Beats is fulfilling this…
Student Freedom Initiative has joined the Steinbridge Group in its commitment of $100 million in capital to “develop impact-focused real estate” around HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), according to a press release. Under the collaboration, Student Freedom Initiative…
As previously reported by Blavity, entrepreneurs Brandon Burke and Shaun Mykals opened Thurst Lounge to give Black LGBTQ+ residents a space to socialize and feel a sense of belonging. When the lounge opened its doors on Dec. 2, 2023, Burke…
The mastermind behind the inclusive beauty brand founded in 2020 is Olamide Olowe. As previously reported by AFROTECH, the Nigerian-American founder and CEO raised $2.6 million in venture capital that first year. By 2022, Olowe made history by becoming the…
Rap Snacks is on a mission to create a lasting impression on the culture through its business blueprint. Created in 1994 by James Lindsay, Rap Snacks has energized the business and music landscape for Hip-Hop artists that include Master P,…
Growing up in 1199, the East Harlem, NY, apartment complex where Cam’ron and Damon Dash also lived, Bryant shot her shot in 1999 to intern for the latter at Roc-A-Fella Records, Fortune reports. At age 16, the Harlem native landed…
