Innovation

Innovation

With over 4 billion views on his YouTube platforms, a Marques Brownlee review can make or break a tech company

The rise of influencer culture and content creation has become a defining aspect of the 21st century. From choosing where to eat to deciding on which fashion brands to shop from, there has been a…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 11, 2024
Innovation

Meet Dr Kizzmekia Corbett, one of the scientists behind the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccines have been credited with greatly reducing the spread of the virus and the severity of illness, as well as aiding in the recovery of many economies. According to a 2022 study, COVID-19…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 6, 2024
Innovation

This Ethiopian immigrant artist designed the latest BMW racecar for one of the world’s biggest stages

Ethiopian American painter and artist Julie Mehretu has designed the 20th BMW Art Car that will race the track at Le Mans, the 24-hour endurance motorsport race in June. She has merged the distinct concepts…

By Preta Peace Namasaba June 5, 2024
Innovation

This self-taught Black data scientist is building robot AI smart homes

Homes have historically been inert structures, simple areas where life takes place. However, the advent of smart home technology has transformed homes into interactive systems that adapt and respond to the needs of those who…

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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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