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How photographer Blair Caldwell leveraged AI to create Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter cover art

In the short time that AI has been accessible to the general public, it has had a transformative role in shaping daily activities. From how we engage with technology and operate businesses to entertainment, AI…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 9, 2024
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This Black-owned real estate firm has put over $700 million into affordable urban housing

According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a record-breaking number of families cannot afford a decent place to call home. There is a shortage of more than seven million affordable homes for the America’s…

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Serena Williams’ venture capital fund has contributed to 16 unicorns

A 23-time Grand Slam winner and the only player to accomplish a career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles, the world recognizes Serena Williams as a sports icon. She is the highest-earning female athlete…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 8, 2024
News

This 14-year-old girl created a watch that detects signs of stroke

Naya Ellis, a 14-year-old girl from New Orleans has created the WingItt, an innovative wristwatch designed to detect early signs of a stroke. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke early and seeking fast…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 5, 2024

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Robert F. Smith’s Vista Equity Partners acquires JAGGAER after raising $20 billion to invest in AI

Robert F. Smith’s Vista Equity Partners has acquired JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration software, from Cinven. The acquisition aligns with the firm’s goal of investing in artificial intelligence after raising…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 2, 2024
Business

Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole gifts two longtime employees their own restaurant

To celebrate Slutty Vegan’s 6th anniversary, its founder and CEO, Pinky Cole Hayes has rewarded two of her longtime employees, Angel Barnwell and Miesha Hambrick with their own franchise. The two women have been crucial…

By Preta Peace Namasaba August 26, 2024
News

These 4 Black owned businesses generate over $1 billion in annual revenue each

Black business ownership is growing at the fastest pace in 30 years. According to data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, the share of Black households owning a business has more than doubled,…

Thrive

Top 10 in-demand remote jobs paying at least 100k salaries

The pandemic unequivocally changed how we work. It shook up the traditional workplace setup and ushered in the remote work era. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million employed adults in the U.S.…

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