As lavish as it might seem being born into Hollywood royalty, there’s a lot of pressure on the shoulders of nepo babies. Siblings Jaden and Willow Smith know this all to well, as their parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have been walking red carpets and causing controversies at award shows for decades. Though they… Continue reading Willow Smith’s College Plans Could Find Her Studying Physics One Day

Long-time hip hop heads are surely familiar with the works of rapper turned businessman Calvin Broadus, AKA Snoop Dogg. Since Snoop has taken part in a wide array of business and entertainment ventures, it should come as no surprise to learn that many of his children have followed suit. One of his most prolific offspring… Continue reading Cordell Broadus Is A Multi-Talented Mogul With A Bright Future, Just Like His Father Snoop Dogg

Chpter, an AI-powered company based in Kenya, has secured significant funding. Chpter Launched in 2022 by Mesongo Sibuti (chief technology officer), Kuria Kevin (chief product officer), Mark Kiarie (chief operating officer) and Tesh Mbaabu (CEO), the conversational commerce company allows businesses to scale their revenue — on platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok —… Continue reading AI-Powered Conversational Commerce Platform Chpter Raises $1.2M To Expand Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Former Yale University students are making it easier to spot counterfeit drugs. Per TechCrunch, Adebayo Alonge, Amy Kao and Wei Lui launched healthcare startup RxAll in 2016. The inception of the company was in response to their own experience with counterfeit drugs. For Alonge, it was nearly fatal after he took a medicine that contained… Continue reading Yale University Graduates Are Behind An AI-Powered Device That Can Detect Counterfeit Drugs

Tyrese Gibson’s life was changed for the better thanks to a Coca-Cola commercial. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, Gibson garnered a lot of attention, which would spark a bidding war with 20 record labels, due to his appearance singing in a 1994 Coca-Cola commercial while a student at Locke High School in Los Angeles, CA.… Continue reading Tyrese Gibson Recalls Being ‘Broker Than Broke’ When He Landed A $100 Payday From The Coca-Cola Commercial That Launched His Career

Shaquille O’Neal had one favor to ask his son Shareef after becoming Reebok’s president of basketball. Shaq’s Return To Reebok As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Shaquille’s history with the athletic footwear and clothing brand began in 1992, the year he was also drafted to the NBA. He released shoes such as the Shaq Attaq and Shaqnosis,… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal’s Son Shareef Says He’s Glad His Dad Trusted Him To Help Rebrand Reebok

It’s crucial for Black professionals to not just follow technological advancements but to drive them. Jeff Nelson, co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of Blavity Inc., embodies this approach. With over 10 years of pioneering work at the company, now reaching millions of users each month, he has contributed significantly to its technology and software… Continue reading As A Technologist Himself, Blavity Inc. Co-Founder And COO Jeff Nelson Says The 2024 AFROTECH™ AI Hackathon Is About ‘More Than Just Coding’

Throughout my life, I’ve been a relentless advocate for those who often find themselves without a voice. My work with Zane Venture Fund was born from a desire to invest in diverse founders in overlooked regions, supporting tech-enabled solutions that create positive, lasting impact. Last year, when The Fearless Fund faced a wrongful lawsuit, I didn’t hesitate… Continue reading Op-Ed: I Catalyzed The VC Movement Supporting Kamala Harris — Here’s How I Sparked It And What Comes Next

Restaurants and pop culture have a special relationship with Red Lobster. From the mention of its signature biscuits in songs to being one of the go-to spots for family and friends, Red Lobster has decades of impressions among millions of consumers. Now, the fast-casual restaurant has a new CEO at its helm, 35-year-old Damola Adamolekun.… Continue reading Who Is Damola Adamolekun? Meet The 35-Year-Old Who’s Now CEO Of Red Lobster And Formerly Led P.F. Chang’s

Before you close your laptop and get ready to enjoy the long weekend, there’s one last thing to check – is your Labor Day OOO message ready to go? If you’re not familiar, “OOO” stands for out-of-office, which many employees will be in lieu of Monday’s (Sept. 2) holiday. Setting up an auto-response not only… Continue reading Labor Day OOO Messages To Keep Communication Flowing Smoothly

Roland Parrish is reportedly the second-largest Black franchisee of McDonald’s, per The Dallas Morning News. The Dallas Business Journal mentions he owns 24 locations across Dallas, TX, including at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. This was accomplished across his more than 30 years at the fast-food company. Journey To Franchising Parrish’s journey to franchising was… Continue reading With 24 Locations Under His Belt, Roland Parrish Is The Second-Largest McDonald’s Black Franchisee And He’s Paying It Forward In The Industry

A burger vending machine caught the attention of “Shark Tank” investors. RoboBurger is described as the “world’s first burger chef in a vending format,” and it can reportedly prepare a hamburger in less than four minutes, per CNBC. The multi-patented idea was created by Dan Braido, Audley Wilson, and Andy Siegel who presented the idea… Continue reading Despite Mark Cuban Passing On Investing In RoboBurger, ‘The World’s First Burger Chef In A Vending Format,’ The Company Secured A $1.5M Offer On ‘Shark Tank’

According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), Black business ownership is growing at the fastest pace in 30 years. That’s an amazing headline, but let’s do the numbers: Black Americans make up about 12.4% of the U.S. population, but we only represent 2.4% of all business owners, per USA TODAY. We’re making progress, but there’s… Continue reading Op-Ed: Black Americans Represent 2.4% Of All Business Owners In The US, But Now Is Still The Time For Us To Thrive — Here’s Why

Juicy J says he has consistent revenue coming in from music sampling. The artist was a part of Hip-Hop group Three 6 Mafia, which formed in the early ’90s. BlackPast reports the original group members included Paul Duane “DJ Paul” Beauregard, Jordan Michael “Juicy J” Houston III, Lola Chantrelle “Gangsta Boo” Mitchell, Darnell “Crunchy Black”… Continue reading Juicy J Claims Three 6 Mafia’s Songs Are Sampled 5 To 6 Times A Day, Says He Earns Profits From About ‘90% Of The Songs That’s Out Right Now’

You may know Detroit rapper Danny Brown from his electrifying music, his energetic collaborations with acts such as JPEGMAFIA, Run The Jewels, and Eminem, or even from his self-titled podcast venture. The underground rap legend has garnered a reputation for his gut-busting sense of humor and his boundary-pushing bars, having amassed a following of just… Continue reading After A Few Major Career Highs And Lows, Danny Brown Has A Net Worth Of $4 Million

Carmelo Anthony is open to team ownership with his longtime friends LeBron James And Dwyane Wade. Anthony is already inching closer to obtaining ownership in the National Basketball League (NBL) after being named a Global Ambassador of its innovative Next Stars program, a news release mentions. With his appointment, it also means he can one… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Expresses Interest In Buying A Team Alongside LeBron James And Dwyane Wade — ‘That’s Legacy If We Can Do That’

As a global financial and information technology company, Bloomberg has always remained a leader when it comes to helping investment firms small and large make smarter and faster business and financial decisions. Over the years, its mission has been to give markets the necessary tools to be better informed and more efficient, which helps grow… Continue reading How Bloomberg is Helping Advance the Next Generation of Tech Professionals

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been a staple in Black American culture. With touted alums like Vice President Kamala Harris, Chadwick Boseman, Shannon Sharpe, Taraji P. Henson, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., HBCU graduates have positively influenced and impacted several industries. Despite the challenges, HBCUs have shown remarkable resilience. Their deep cultural… Continue reading Black Male Enrollment In HBCUs Has Reached A Historic Decline, Falling Below The Previous Lowest Average From 1976

Howard alumni are taking over the restaurant scene in Washington, DC. In 2012, Denville Myrie Jr. began selling Jamaican jerk chicken from the comfort of his Howard University dorm room, which filled a gap for quality late night foods, according to information on his company website. Students took great interest in Myrie’s cooking, and he… Continue reading These Howard University Alumni Went From Starting Their Keith Lee-Approved Restaurant In A College Dorm To Scaling It Across The DC Area

Created with good intention, Detroit, MI-based Sports Rap Radio has been shut down. As Blavity previously reported, it was the first all-Black-led sports radio station based in the United States. It was brought to life with the help of former Detroit sports anchor Rob Parker and his peers including former NBA player B.J. Armstrong and… Continue reading Detroit’s Sports Rap Radio, The First All-Black-Led Sports Radio Station In The US, Has Been Shut Down — ’I Failed My People’