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As AFROTECH previously mentioned, LaBelle has been conjuring up various recipes for years. The “Godmother of Soul” learned to cook when she was 10 years old watching her mother and father, she shared during a conversation with Forbes. In LaBelle’s…

Alan Foster, a former friend and business partner who helped create the Big Baller Brand with LaVar Ball in 2016, has filed a lawsuit against the family. LaVar had established the athletic apparel brand inspired by his basketball star sons,…

Releasing a hit song while a music genre is at its peak is the perfect recipe to create something timeless. In 1978, icon Cheryl Lynn released her first single “Got to Be Real.” Its success would then set the trajectory…

In September 2023 it was revealed that Usher would join a prestigious list of performers who had previously hit the global stage, including Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and most recently Rihanna. Opportunity Presented By Jay-Z He learned of the opportunity after…

During AFROTECH Conference 2023, the boss lady revealed that at one point an investor wanted to own 40% of her company’s shares, but God had other plans. “When we did our first investment deal, we had investors we were talking…

Dr. Ashira Blazer was still a student at the Baylor College of Medicine when her understanding of lupus, a debilitating autoimmune disease, suddenly hit close to home. Her cousin had unexpectedly missed Thanksgiving dinner that year due to an illness.…

“As an artist, it’s a blessing that I’m able to use my platform to expand into industries beyond music,” she explained to AFROTECH. “It feels surreal at times, but I am so thankful that my songs continue to open many…

Leslie Jones is leading with true transparency with her memoir, “Leslie F*cking Jones: A Memoir.” In an excerpt from her book, the comedian and actress recounted “being bullied” on Twitter for starring in the 2016 remake of “Ghostbusters.” While the…

Thousands of conferences happen each year in the United States, but there is something special about AFROTECH. With thousands of technologists, professionals, and entrepreneurs descending in one place across several days, the conference presents a unique opportunity for attendees to…

Now, the “biggest boss” has eyes set on joining the list in the very near future. In an Instagram story post, Rick Ross shared the timeline he’s set for himself to become a billionaire. “We racin’ to a billion, n—a,”…

The racial wealth gap for Black Americans remains significant, directly impacting social and economic growth. For some, this wealth gap is one of the biggest hindrances to upward mobility and a key producer of financial anxiety.  Organizations are working to…

AFROTECH Conference 2023 is now in the record books, and it was a history-making event. With 25,000 participants and 170 corporate and enterprise partners, AFROTECH was at its biggest and best. From Nov. 1-5, 2023, ticket holders excited for growth…