Tech

Drake is once again proving himself as a dominant force in the music industry. According to an Instagram post by Genius, the rapper’s “It’s All a Blur Tour” has grossed $320.5 million across 80 shows in North America, making it the…

Missy Elliott has officially become the third female rapper in U.S. history to gross over $2 million from a single concert. According to Touring Data, the legendary rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer joins the list with Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj. With…

McDonald’s franchisee Herbert J. Thomas III is honoring his family’s legacy through his entrepreneurial endeavors. Herbert became an McDonald’s operator in 2020 and a year later had the chance to become and owner. Today, he maintains two restaurants in Ithaca,…

What do the third-largest Hawaiian Island and a retired defensive tackle in the NFL have in common? They’re both in support of doing what you love. Rocking a sunglasses-wearing pineapple shirt with “Do What You Love” across the top, Warren…

CVS Health expects to cut close to 3,000 jobs in efforts to cut costs, according to their annual report. The drug store and pharmacy chain reports struggling due to reimbursement rates for prescription drugs. The franchise has also been impacted…

Since 2008, the Chicago Bulls point guard, legend and recent retiree Derrick Rose has been making a name for himself in the NBA. The Englewood native was drafted as a first overall pick by his hometown team and named MVP…

When considering the “It Girl”, Kirah Ominique is top of mind. She had no intentions of being a full-time content creator. In fact, she had first envisioned attending an Historically Black College and University, potentially Howard University or Texas Southern…

David Steward is the richest Black man in America. Forbes has released their annual Forbes 400 list, a definitive ranking of the country’s richest people. Featured individuals had to earn at least $3.3 billion, which was an increase of $400…

Will.i.am sees great value in the upcoming AFROTECH™ Conference. The breeding ground for tech professionals who are looking to learn and be submerged in a collaborative atmosphere is making its way to Houston, TX, for the first time, and it…

Earlier this year, the Charlotte Hornets re-signed guard Seth Curry for a one-year deal. The NBA team traded P.J. Washington to the Dallas Mavericks in order to acquire Curry on Feb. 8. Seth’s take on being a Hornet: “ON PURPOSE, FOR…

Your all-access pass to a community of change-makers in tech is here — AFROTECH™ Insider, a membership program designed to empower professionals to foster authentic connections, exchange invaluable insights, and drive one another toward elevated leadership and business success. On…

Business coach Precious Azuree is helping Black-led organizations measure their impact. Precious Azuree Group The Houston, TX, native has been leading her own coaching business for more than a decade. The pathway nearly fell into her lap upon graduating from…