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Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi Makes History As The First Black Woman To Obtain A Ph.D. In Robotics At The University Of Michigan
University of Michigan (U-M) graduate Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi has made history! The Street Journal reports she has earned a Ph.D. in robotics, the first for a Black woman at the institution. Reflecting on her milestone and speaking in front of thousands of people during the university’s 2024 commencement ceremony, she said, “If you do not know… Continue reading Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi Makes History As The First Black Woman To Obtain A Ph.D. In Robotics At The University Of Michigan
Cristina Jones Shares The Intentionality She Has Behind Creating Partnerships As CEO Of Black Girls Code
Black Girls Code (BGC) is living true to its name. The organization exists to ensure at least 1 million girls of color will establish a presence in the tech industry by 2040 by partnering with schools, individuals who share its mission, and other organizations, a press release mentions. Among its efforts to bolster career paths… Continue reading Cristina Jones Shares The Intentionality She Has Behind Creating Partnerships As CEO Of Black Girls Code
Jatee Kearsley Made ‘Elevated Foods’ Accessible To Her Community By Opening A Pastry Shop That Also Allows Customers To Pay With EBT Cards
Jatee Kearsley refers to herself as a “generational starter.” The Queens, NY, raised pastry chef is the owner of Je T’aime Patisserie, a business located in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. The naming of the restaurant was intentional as her love for cooking was born in her teenage years while hosting weekly bake sales in front of a… Continue reading Jatee Kearsley Made ‘Elevated Foods’ Accessible To Her Community By Opening A Pastry Shop That Also Allows Customers To Pay With EBT Cards
Serena Williams Had $94.8M In Prize Earnings During Her Tennis Career, But At One Point She Would Forget To Pick Up Her Checks
It was never about the money for tennis legend Serena Williams. During an interview on Bloomberg Originals’ “The Deal” podcast hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, she recalls forgetting to pick up her award checks after winning tournaments, necessitating friendly reminders from her accountant. “When I started tennis, first of all, I’m from Compton,… Continue reading Serena Williams Had $94.8M In Prize Earnings During Her Tennis Career, But At One Point She Would Forget To Pick Up Her Checks
Meet The 28-Year-Old Entreprenuer Behind A Beyoncé-Approved Luxury Handbag Company Earning $2.3M In Revenue
Founder Wilglory Tanjong has Beyoncé’s attention. On April 7, 2024, the “Cowboy Carter” singer took to Instagram sharing two posts where she is seen wearing a Willie Nelson T-shirt, platform boots, and a jacket with a print of the American flag. She also accessorized the look with a luxury handbag designed by Tanjong and launched… Continue reading Meet The 28-Year-Old Entreprenuer Behind A Beyoncé-Approved Luxury Handbag Company Earning $2.3M In Revenue
After Becoming The Youngest And First Black Female Partner Ever At GV, Terri Burns Is Launching Her Own VC Firm
Back in 2020, Terri Burns made history at GV (formerly Google Ventures) as not only its first Black female partner but also its youngest-ever partner at age 26, as previously shared by AFROTECH™. The promotion came after she joined the investment arm of Alphabet in 2017. Now, the history-maker is spreading her wings to take… Continue reading After Becoming The Youngest And First Black Female Partner Ever At GV, Terri Burns Is Launching Her Own VC Firm
Big3, A Pro Basketball League Founded By Ice Cube, Sells Its First Team In A Reported $10M Deal
Ice Cube is finally putting plans in motion to sell teams included in his Big3 basketball league roster. According to Bloomberg, in a deal worth $10 million, the 3-on-3 basketball league has sold its first team to an outside party. Led by investment firm DCB Sports, a group has acquired the team, with Los Angeles,… Continue reading Big3, A Pro Basketball League Founded By Ice Cube, Sells Its First Team In A Reported $10M Deal
Piersten Gaines’ Pressed Roots, Which Is Backed By Naomi Osaka, Now Has Four Locations Thanks To Expansion To Houston, TX
Piersten Gaines’ Pressed Roots is now on location No. 4 and counting. Houston Chronicle reports that the blowout bar for textured hair has opened a new salon in Houston, TX. Located in the Centre at Post Oak, the new spot accommodates 50 hair stylists, the outlet details. Before having four brick-and-mortar locations in Dallas, Arlington,… Continue reading Piersten Gaines’ Pressed Roots, Which Is Backed By Naomi Osaka, Now Has Four Locations Thanks To Expansion To Houston, TX
Google Funds Guaranteed Basic Income Program In California’s Bay Area To Help Give Up To $12K Per Month To Families
A program working to “break the cycle of homelessness for good” in the Bay Area of California has launched, and Google is backing its mission. Google.org, the charitable arm of Google, is a funding partner for It All Adds Up (Bay Area Thriving Families Study), a pilot program that is providing 450 families in the… Continue reading Google Funds Guaranteed Basic Income Program In California’s Bay Area To Help Give Up To $12K Per Month To Families
Brittney Griner Reflects On Her Salary As A Professional Basketball Player — ‘That Pay Gap Is Why I Was In Russia In The First Place’
Brittney Griner cites the pay gap as her motivation for wanting to play basketball for Russia in the past. On February 17, 2022, the WNBA athlete had landed at the Sheremetyevo International Airport near Moscow as she was set to play for the Russian Premiere League’s UMMC Ekaterinburg. It was the off-season for the WNBA,… Continue reading Brittney Griner Reflects On Her Salary As A Professional Basketball Player — ‘That Pay Gap Is Why I Was In Russia In The First Place’
Backpack Healthcare Closes $14M Seed Funding Round Geared Toward Combating Youth Mental Health Crisis
This healthcare company is one funding round closer to fulfilling its goal of making mental health care more accessible. Backpack Healthcare shares in a press release that it has officially completed a $14 million Series A funding round led by Healthcare Capital. Also participating were ECMC, Techstars, Collab Capital, Bridge Builders Collaborative, Portland Seed Fund,… Continue reading Backpack Healthcare Closes $14M Seed Funding Round Geared Toward Combating Youth Mental Health Crisis
Twin Sisters Have Been Named Valedictorian And Salutatorian At Godby High School In Florida
Excellence is in the DNA for twin sisters Llayna and Saniah Maul. According to WTXL-27, the sisters have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of Amos B. Godby High School Class of 2024 in Tallahassee, FL. “It’s just been both of us trying really hard at school,” valedictorian Llayna said, per the outlet. The accomplishments were… Continue reading Twin Sisters Have Been Named Valedictorian And Salutatorian At Godby High School In Florida
Actor Michael Rainey Jr. Commends His Mom For Saving His Checks At The Start Of His Career And Mentions He Didn’t Know His Earnings Until Around Age 18
Fans of 50 Cent’s “Power” franchise may have been first introduced to Michael Rainey Jr. in 2014 for his breakout role as Tariq James St. Patrick, but his acting days started years before. In an interview with Forbes’ “New Money” podcast, the actor recalled landing his first movie, “Un Altro Mondo (Another World),” at age… Continue reading Actor Michael Rainey Jr. Commends His Mom For Saving His Checks At The Start Of His Career And Mentions He Didn’t Know His Earnings Until Around Age 18
Jay-Z’s Venture Capital Firm Is Reportedly In Talks Of A Merger That Would Result In $1B In Combined Assets
Major changes may be on the way for Jay-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners. The rapper’s venture capital firm, established in 2018, was created to build “innovative businesses and mass-market brands,” its company website mentions. Its areas of investment focus on sustainability, inclusivity, empowerment, accessibility, and health and wellness. As AFROTECH™ previously mentioned, its investment portfolio includes at… Continue reading Jay-Z’s Venture Capital Firm Is Reportedly In Talks Of A Merger That Would Result In $1B In Combined Assets
Goodr, The Startup Known For Rerouting Food Waste, Launches Its Latest Community Market In Atlanta, GA, Which Includes A Free Grocery Store
Goodr Founder and CEO Jasmine Crowe-Houston has announced her food waste startup’s latest expansion in Atlanta, GA. On May 8, 2024, Crowe-Houston shared about the launch of Goodr Community Market at iVillage @ MLK. The new market, which uses repurposed shipping containers for a variety of services, has a free grocery store that is set… Continue reading Goodr, The Startup Known For Rerouting Food Waste, Launches Its Latest Community Market In Atlanta, GA, Which Includes A Free Grocery Store
Michael Jordan Attends The Grand Opening Of The Third Medical Clinic In His NC Hometown After Donating $10M Toward It
A new health clinic has opened in Michael Jordan’s hometown of Wilmington, NC, following a generous donation by the NBA legend. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Jordan had donated $10 million in 2022 to support the development of medical clinics to the regional healthcare system Novant Health, which will offer its services to both uninsured or… Continue reading Michael Jordan Attends The Grand Opening Of The Third Medical Clinic In His NC Hometown After Donating $10M Toward It
Candace Parker Appointed As President Of Adidas Women’s Basketball
About a week after stepping away from the WNBA, Candace Parker is embarking on a new trail to back the next generation of women athletes. On April 28, 2024, after 16 years in the league, the WNBA legend announced that she had retired. While Parker broke the news that she was hanging up her jersey,… Continue reading Candace Parker Appointed As President Of Adidas Women’s Basketball
TikTok Files Lawsuit Against US Government To Challenge Law Requiring ByteDance To Sell It By January 2025
It looks like TikTok is standing firm on not going down without a fight. In April 2024, AFROTECH™ previously reported that President Joe Biden signed a law to ban TikTok if its owner, ByteDance, didn’t sell it within a year. The bill followed the House of Representatives’ introduction in March of the Protecting Americans from… Continue reading TikTok Files Lawsuit Against US Government To Challenge Law Requiring ByteDance To Sell It By January 2025
Georgia Tech’s First Black Graduate, Ronald Yancey, Presents Granddaughter With Diploma For Master’s Degree In Electrical And Computer Engineering
It was a special day for Ronald Yancey, Georgia Institute of Technology’s first Black graduate. CNN reports Yancey presented his granddaughter Deanna Yancey with her diploma for a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering at the school’s commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 3, 2024. This marked a full-circle moment for several reasons. Yancey had… Continue reading Georgia Tech’s First Black Graduate, Ronald Yancey, Presents Granddaughter With Diploma For Master’s Degree In Electrical And Computer Engineering
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