Innovation

Innovation

At only 34, Everette Taylor is CEO of Kickstarter, the world’s leading crowdfunding platform for creatives

Becoming CEO has been a lifelong goal that Everette Taylor had been working toward. Along the way, he had to turn down multiple offers from prominent brands offering, among other tings, the position of chief…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 16, 2024
Innovation

This Harvard grad created a soccer ball that generates renewable power when it is kicked about

Climate change and sustainability have dominated mainstream 21st-century discourse. Climate scientists and activists have advocated for transitioning to renewable energy to address the climate crisis. Combining play and technology, Jessica O. Matthews invented the Soccket…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 15, 2024
Innovation

Meet the 32-year-old Nigerian who successfully founded two separate billion-dollar startups

A unicorn, a privately held startup company with a value of over $1 billion, is a remarkable feat. But to start two unicorns when Black and particularly African entrepreneurs struggle to raise funding from venture…

Innovation

Meet the seven Black chefs worldwide whose fine dining have earned restaurants a Michelin Star

Ayo Edebiri‘s portrayal of Sydney Adamu, a talented young chef in the comedy-drama series The Bear has earned the actress critical acclaim. The show reflects the experiences of millions of people who have worked in…

By Preta Peace Namasaba February 13, 2024

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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
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
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