Innovation

Innovation

Cybersecurity seems like a complex phenomenon but this is why you must care about it

For at least the last 30 years of technological progress, cybersecurity has occupied the central place of the ever-evolving landscape of digital protection. From its humble beginnings as a response to early computer viruses to…

By Nii Ntreh May 1, 2024
Innovation

This teenager has invented a solar-powered ID solution that could be welcome news for one billion people

At only 15, Elizabeth Nyamwange began working on a project that has the potential to impact the lives of some one billion people. She invented Etana, an affordable, solar-powered fingerprint scanning device that enables users…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 12, 2024
Innovation

Meet Tope Awotona, one of only a handful of Black tech billionaires in the US

At the age of 12, Tope Awotona witnessed his father get shot and killed in a carjacking. He was parking his car in front of the family house in Lagos, Nigeria when the unfortunate event…

Innovation

Kenyan immigrant Enoch Kariuki overcame personal challenges to lead two billion-dollar acquisitions

Financial challenges often hinder access to quality education for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These constraints are especially exacerbated for learners from developing countries who receive study opportunities abroad. While in Kenya, Enoch Kariuki was…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 10, 2024

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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
Innovation

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
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