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The Obamas’ Higher Ground Production Company Parts With Netflix After Nearly A Decade – AfroTech
Higher Ground, the production company founded by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, is parting ways with Netflix after…
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Autodesk Donates $1.95M To Howard University To Prepare Student Engineers For AI-Powered Roles – AfroTech
Howard University has received a donation to support future engineers. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH™, the Historically…
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Jackson State University Names Dr. Denise Jones Gregory 14th President, She Becomes First Alumna To Lead Institution Permanently – AfroTech
Dr. Denise Jones Gregory has transitioned into a permanent role at Jackson State University. Since May 2025, she has served…
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All-Girls Middle School Started By A Black Founder To Open In Nebraska – AfroTech
A Black-founded school seeking to nourish young girls will soon open its doors in Nebraska. Identity Preparatory Academy Identity Preparatory…
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Marvel Studios Cuts 8% of Staff As The Walt Disney Co. CEO Josh D’Amaro Pushes ‘Technologically-Enabled Workforce To Meet Tomorrow’s Needs’ – AfroTech
Marvel Studios has been impacted by Disney layoffs. Josh D’Amaro, a 28-year company veteran, is currently leading The Walt Disney Co.…
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Chef Virgil Harper Debuts Fine Dining Restaurant In Houston, TX Alongside Executive Chef Aliyah Watley – AfroTech
After heating up the Atlanta food scene, Chef Virgil Harper is debuting a new concept in Houston, TX. The Atlantic…
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Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University Team Wins 2026 HBCU Stock Pitch Competition, Earning Over $12K In Prizes – AfroTech
Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students put their knowledge to use in the asset management field. According to a…
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Reed Hastings Co-Founded Netflix In 1997 — Now He’s Stepping Away From The Streaming Giant – AfroTech
Netflix is making a major leadership shift as co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings prepares to step away from the company…
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Cardi B’s Science-Backed Haircare Brand Launches And Sells Out In Under An Hour – AfroTech
Cardi B’s new and improved, “old school” haircare brand is in demand. When she was a teenager, the “Am I…
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Despite Decline In Black Male Enrollment At HBCUs, Benedict College Sets New Standard With 7% Increase In Recent Years – AfroTech
Black male enrollment at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Benedict College, is on the rise. This counters overall…
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