Innovation

Innovation

5 African-Americans revolutionizing the gaming industry

African Americans are the second largest ethnic group to play video games, after Asian Americans. Surprisingly, despite this prominence, only 2% of professionals within the video game industry are Black. This underrepresentation becomes particularly striking…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 14, 2023
Innovation

Green Leaders: 4 Black founders ushering in a sustainable future

Climate change and sustainability have been at the forefront of the 21st century. However, a concerning revelation from the 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report points to a significant underrepresentation of Black Americans in the…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 12, 2023
Innovation

Meet Dr. Rodney Taylor, the first African-American to chair Otorhinolaryngology practice at an American University in its 75-year history

Dr. Rodney Taylor, honored as one of the 30 Black Stars of 2023, is widely recognized as a leading figure in the field of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine, both nationally and within his…

By Preta Peace Namasaba September 10, 2023
Innovation

Harvard is set to inaugurate its first Black President Claudine Gay on September 29. Here is what you need to know about her.

When it was announced last year that Claudine Gay would assume the role of the 30th president of Harvard University, the world’s most prestigious higher learning institution, there was a surge of excitement within communities…

By Solomon Mensah September 8, 2023

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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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