Innovation

Innovation

11-year-old Nigerian student leads $11.5 million initiative to install air filters in Connecticut schools

Eniola Shokunbi, a middle-schooler with big dreams in Middletown, Connecticut has already left her mark on the community with a groundbreaking invention aimed at improving health and safety in classrooms. Shokunbi, who is of Nigerian…

By Kweku Sampson November 16, 2024
Innovation

Changing the face of Christmas: How March Muses is making the holidays more inclusive

As the holiday season nears, March Muses, a company dedicated to promoting inclusivity, is working to change the way Christmas is celebrated. By creating products and experiences that reflect diverse cultures and identities, March Muses…

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7 Black-owned cybersecurity firms you should know

The cybersecurity industry is growing at a remarkable pace, projected to reach a global value of $298.5 billion by 2028 as organizations face more frequent and sophisticated cyber threats. At the forefront of this industry,…

By Kweku Sampson November 12, 2024
Innovation

Delaware State University makes history as first HBCU to launch private label clothing line

Delaware State University (DSU) is blazing a trail in collegiate branding and entrepreneurship, making history as the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to launch its own private label clothing line and merchandise brand.…

By Kweku Sampson November 3, 2024

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World’s highest-ranking Mathematician, Dr. Abdon Atangana, to be honored at the BlackStars Awards Gala in NYC

The BlackStars Awards Gala, an annual celebration of global Black excellence, is set to honor the world’s highest-ranking mathematician, Dr. Abdon Atangana, for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of mathematics and his influence on…

By Pheby Mahoney November 1, 2024
Innovation

Black medical student debuts new show inspiring youth to pursue medical careers

A Black medical student turned content creator is working to inspire the next generation of diverse medical professionals through an animated children’s show. Joel Bervell, best known as the “Medical Mythbuster” on social media, has…

By Kweku Sampson October 25, 2024
Innovation

Teen millionaire entrepreneur launches university to teach young people entrepreneurship

At just 12 years old, Jaylen Bledsoe wasn’t like most kids his age. While many of his peers were focused on schoolwork and hobbies, Bledsoe was already laying the groundwork for what would become a…

By Kweku Sampson October 24, 2024
Innovation

In the UK, none of the nearly 4,000 emojis in use depict Black or mixed-race hairstyles. These teens are fixing that.

A group of teenagers in Hackney, East London, is working to fill a gap in emoji representation by creating new designs that reflect Black and mixed-race hairstyles. Their efforts, spearheaded by community organization Rise.365, have…

By Kweku Sampson October 23, 2024
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