Innovation

Innovation

Jasmine Crowe has provided over 30 million meals to those in need – Here’s how she does it

The world wastes an estimated 2.5 billion tons of food every year. Leading the way is the United States which discards nearly 60 million tons annually, more food than any other country in the world.…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 5, 2024
Innovation

The Year of Telfar: How a Liberian-American fashion designer got Oprah and AOC excited over a shopping bag

Liberian-American fashion designer Telfar Clemens’ literally-named Shopping Bag has been described as the “it bag”. It is unisex, made of vegan faux leather, and branded with the signature “T” Telfar logo. The bag has been…

By Preta Peace Namasaba April 2, 2024
Innovation

Bessie Blount Griffin: the woman who invented the electric feeding tube used by over 3 million people today

Nutrition is essential for everyone. However, due to illness, swallowing difficulties, injury, loss of appetite, medical operations and a myriad of other reasons, a person may be unable to consume any or enough food. Feeding…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 28, 2024
Innovation

Ismail Ahmed escaped war and has gone on to build one of the world’s most trusted fintech brands

Ismail Ahmed, the founder of $5 billion-valued Zepz (formerly WorldRemit) was born and raised in Somaliland. He had to escape civil war to fulfil his scholarship obligations in the UK. The challenges he faced growing…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 22, 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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