The 62-year-old first got his big break in the entertainment industry at age 14 when he started out working in stand-up comedy, as previously shared by AFROTECH. By 1993, Allen founded what is known today as Allen Media Group. The…
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The 62-year-old first got his big break in the entertainment industry at age 14 when he started out working in stand-up comedy, as previously shared by AFROTECH. By 1993, Allen founded what is known today as Allen Media Group. The…
In 2011, Cam Newton hit the football scene running as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft that year. As previously shared by AFROTECH, the former Carolina Panthers quarterback signed a four-year $22 million contract during his rookie season…
Fyyne is turning a new leaf. The beauty platform created to improve the booking process for hairstylists has been acquired by Nigerian e-commerce platform Bumpa, otherwise known as the “Shopify for Africa,” according to a news release provided to AFROTECH.…
During an interview with WHYY News, Jenkins revealed why he decided to bet on himself rather than fully relying on an agent to negotiate on his behalf. “You won’t win a negotiation if you’re not willing to get up from…
The roots of Gospel music can be traced through several popular genres. And the direction of Gospel music, specifically, has steadily evolved over time. One person who can get a lot of credit for its modern revolution is Kirk Franklin.…
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the separation comes months after the two companies went to court over business disagreements. “Ultimately the goal is to try to position both of these companies for success,” TGS CEO and Co-founder Ryan Wilson told…
A scheme led by an ex-Facebook employee has come to light. CNBC reports that on Dec. 11, Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former Facebook global diversity strategist, pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Federal prosecutors detailed that Furlow-Smiles stole over $4 million from…
ABC-11 in Durham, NC, reports Fuller walked the stage during North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) commencement ceremony to earn her bachelor’s degree in behavioral and social sciences. “Praise the Lord,” Fuller told ABC-11. “It means everything to me. Because my…
According to a news release, Grant and his entry, ME Company, secured $10,000 as the winner of the 2023 BizTech Challenge, powered by Nexus Louisiana. The Southern University and A&M College student, who co-founded ME Company with Andrew Grant, explained…
According to a news release, the leading sports agency has acquired REP 1 Baseball, another top agency with a roster that features star athletes such as Boston Red Sox’s Rafael Devers, Milwaukee Brewers’ Devin Williams, and Cleveland Guardians’ Andrés Giménez. …
The musician and STEAM education activist is set to launch a SiriusXM show titled, “will.i.am Presents the FYI Show,” according to a press release. Backed by his AI messaging app, FYI, the show will discuss AI innovation at the intersection…
According to FOX-23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed Executive Order 2023-31 requiring state agencies and universities to launch a review process geared toward eliminating any DEI personnel considered to be non-critical. “In Oklahoma, we’re going to encourage…
