Innovation

Innovation

At 23, Michael Seibel help found Twitch which is now the world’s biggest live video game streaming platform

The popularity of the video live-streaming platform Twitch has exceeded that of its founders by bounds. Currently boasting over 140 million monthly active users and an average concurrent viewership of nearly three million, it is…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 5, 2024
Innovation

This Haitian immigrant developed essential Alzheimer’s medication that is going to be highly rewarding

America is the land of dreams – for people seeking opportunities and those who benefit from their ingenuity. But these dreams are often snatched away by Alzheimer’s disease as people lose a sense of self…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 28, 2024
Innovation

How George Washington Carver’s agricultural innovations transformed America’s southern economy in the early 20th century

It is impossible to talk about the development of the American South, without mentioning the contributions made by Black labor and creativity, sometimes at virtually no cost to the people who put Black people to…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 27, 2024
Innovation

At four years old, Mikaila Ulmer started a business whose product is now sold in over 1500 stores

The world is waiting for ingenious entrepreneurs to solve some of the our most fundamental challenges. Sometimes, that entrepreneur shows promise at just four-year-old. For young Mikaila Ulmer, being stung by a bee triggered her…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 26, 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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