Innovation

Innovation

Q&A with Tony Effik, Google’s Managing Director for Display, Video and Creative

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Tony Effik stands out as a true trailblazer. As a distinguished 2023 BlackStars Honoree and the Managing Director of Global Display, Video, and Creative at Google, Effik has consistently…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 19, 2023
Valerie Thomas. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons
Innovation

Meet Valerie Thomas, the African-American scientist who invented satellite imaging and paved a way for women in STEM

Valerie Thomas, an African American woman, is the visionary behind the invention of the illusion transmitter, a groundbreaking device employed by NASA for transmitting images from space to Earth. Her futuristic creation has found applications…

Innovation

Meet Clarence Ellis, the computer scientist who pioneered remote work

Clarence Ellis’s groundbreaking contributions in Groupware and Operational Transformation technology have revolutionized the way we work. As the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science, his innovations paved the way for real-time collaborative…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 15, 2023
Innovation

3 powerful Black female Hollywood executives you should know

It is no secret that Hollywood has a diversity problem. Numerous reports and studies, such as those conducted by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at USC, have consistently shown that racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented…

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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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