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VC Firm Backed By Steph Curry Files To Raise A Second Fund

Penny Jar Capital, the early-stage investment firm backed by basketball star Stephen Curry, has filed...

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Memphis rapper GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, has funded a new tech-enabled media center at her alma mater, Melrose High School.  On December 18, 2024, the Memphis native...

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Tuskegee University receives accreditation for aviation program

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WSFA) - Future pilots can soar to new heights through Tuskegee University’s new aviation program starting in January 2025.Tuskegee is the only historically Black institution in Alabama that will have an aviation program where...

Houston’s Best-Kept Secrets: 10 Hidden Gems to Explore

June 24, 2024 by Jasica Usman Reading Time: 5 minutes Houston is well-known for its vibrant hotspots, but beyond the famous sights lies a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. From secret tunnels and unique eateries to off-the-beaten-path museums...

The Evolution of Country Music: Embracing Diversity and Innovation

In 1962, rhythm-and-blues singer Ray Charles made a bold move with his album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. Instead of traditional country instrumentation, he used big-band orchestration and strings. Initially, his record label worried...

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The Evolution of Country Music: Embracing Diversity and Innovation

In 1962, rhythm-and-blues singer Ray Charles made a bold move with his album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. Instead of traditional country instrumentation, he used big-band orchestration and strings. Initially, his record label worried...

North Korea says Travis King wants refuge from mistreatment, racism in US. Is this a North Korean smear campaign or a issue that continues...

Source: Reuters SEOUL, Aug 16 (Reuters) - North Korea has concluded that U.S. soldier Travis King wants refuge there or elsewhere because of "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination" in the U.S. and the military, state media said on Wednesday. It...

Conservative activist behind US affirmative action cases sues venture capital fund that supports Black women who own small businesses, accusing it of unlawful racial...

Aug 2 (Reuters) - A group founded by the conservative activist instrumental in the U.S. Supreme Court's June decision rejecting affirmative action in collegiate admissions on Wednesday sued an Atlanta-based venture capital fund that supports Black women who...

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This Collective’s Digital Heists Are Liberating Looted Art From Museums To The Metaverse

Looty is the anonymous collective digitally capturing 3D representations of looted artifacts, repatriating them in the metaverse. For centuries, museums and private collections around the world have been...

Black outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates talk inclusivity | The Wilderness Society

Aleshea Carrieré, Texas  Aleshea (she/her) is a southern girl living in Dallas who loves food, traveling and the outdoors. She writes about all of that on her blog, where you will find incredible recipes, tips...

BLACK FOODIE’s California Guide • BLACK FOODIE

California is well known for its beaches and its laid-back way of life, but you might not realize that the Golden State is rich with diversity and amazing eats. This month I took a journey down...

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On this day in Black History: FIRST BLACK SOLO FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD LANDS

Jamaican born pilot Barrington Irving lands at the Opa-Locka Airport in Miami after 95 days of travel. Irving is the youngest person and first black person first Jamaican American, and youngest person EVER to pilot a...

Black Indianans To Access Tech Apprenticeships Thanks To $300K Grant

The Indianapolis African Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI) has pledged to give $300,000 in grant support for Black people in tech. As a result of this funding, tech...

Asian Americans Most Likely To Join ERGs, But Still Feel Excluded From DEI Initiatives

Asian American professionals are more likely to join Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) than their colleagues but feel excluded from workplace DEI initiatives, according to new research by...

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VC Firm Backed By Steph Curry Files To Raise A Second Fund

Penny Jar Capital, the early-stage investment firm backed by basketball star Stephen Curry, has filed...

Google Joins $90M Investment In Cassava To Grow Africa’s Digital Infrastructure

Google has joined a $90 million equity investment round in Cassava Technologies, signaling a significant...

DR Congo Sues Apple Over “Blood Minerals”

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lodged criminal complaints in France and Belgium against...

Prequel Emerges From Stealth With $3.3M To Improve Application Reliability

Prequel, a platform tackling the challenges of application reliability through community-driven problem detection, announced it...

GloRilla Invests $25K In Tech Hub At Hometown High School

Memphis rapper GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, has funded a new tech-enabled media center at...

This Duo’s Innovative Family Subscription Service Celebrates Black Culture

Los Angeles-based moms Dr. Anndretta Lyle and Stacy Kirk, both leaders in education and technology,...