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Racism and AI: Study finds that chatbots are more likely to “look down” on speakers of African-American Vernacular English

A study has found that Artificial Intelligence bots are more likely to associate African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) speakers with less than prestigious jobs than other speakers of English. Subsequently, these AI bots are also likely…

By Nii Ntreh March 20, 2024
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New York State Police appoints first Black woman captain

The New York State Police has promoted Lieutenant Trenee Young to Captain, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Troop NYC. She is the first African American woman in the 107-year history of the New York State Police…

By Preta Peace Namasaba March 19, 2024
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After learning how fear kept him out of his basketball dreams, Don Charlton went on to develop a $180 million HR tool

Leaving his small town with two suitcases, Don Charlton was excited for the promises college held. He had planned on trying out for the basketball team but withdrew halfway through because he was afraid of…

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After similar promise by Akon, Idris Elba wants to build a smart city in Sierra Leone

British Hollywood star Idris Elba will be pioneering an “eco-city” in the West African state of Sierra Leone, he has revealed. The venue for the smart city is a small island of the Sierra Leonean…

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[WATCH] 30 trailblazing Industry leaders honored at the BlackStars Experience Gala in New York City

Gotham Hall, nestled in the heart of Broadway, New York City, transformed into a hub of celebration and excellence as the BlackStars Experience Gala honored 30 trailblazing Black industry leaders. This annual event, held on…

By Kweku Sampson November 16, 2024
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2024 BlackStars Experience convenes over 2,000 professionals and industry leaders for three days of learning, connections and inspiration in NYC

The BlackStars Experience 2024, hosted by PanaGenius, brought together leaders, innovators, and community members for a transformative event in New York City, celebrating Black achievement, diversity, and leadership across sectors. From inspiring panels to networking…

By Kweku Sampson November 12, 2024
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How these friends turned a casual conversation at a barbecue into a $2 billion dollar firm

With over $2.2 billion in assets under management, GenNx360 Capital Partners is one of the nation’s largest Black-owned private equity firms. The New York based firm focuses on acquiring middle-market business services and industrial companies…

By Preta Peace Namasaba November 3, 2024
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EatOkra hosts first-ever Culinary Creatives Conference for Black food entrepreneurs

EatOkra recently launched its inaugural Culinary Creatives Conference, transitioning from a digital platform to an in-person gathering aimed at empowering Black food entrepreneurs. The event took place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in lower Manhattan, showcasing…

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