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Chicago Mayor Announces Rebranded Youth Employment Initiative That Delivered Over $30.9M In Wages To Participants In 2025 – AfroTech
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the rebrand of an initiative to employ youth. According to a press release, the…
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Creators Of Viral Dating Series ‘Pop the Balloon’ Launch Dating App That Centers Black Relationships – AfroTech
For viewers across YouTube and TikTok, “Pop the Balloon or Find Love” has become one of the internet’s most recognizable…
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Jay-Z VC Firm’s $20M Loan Questioned Amid Uncle Nearest Receivership – AfroTech
An investment from Jay-Z is being put into question in the latest legal filing surrounding Uncle Nearest. The whiskey brand…
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Talvy Raises $2M Seed Round As It Aims To Replace Traditional Resumes With Short-Form Video Profiles – AfroTech
Ex-MIT and Stanford engineer KJ Hardrict is changing the interview process for job seekers. Hardrict’s background spans engineering, venture capital,…
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Elon Musk’s xAI Faces Scrutiny From NAACP Over Approved Permit To Build Power Plant In Southaven, MS – AfroTech
The NAACP is concerned about an approved permit that would harm the environment and the health of citizens in Southaven,…
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Rev. Jamal Bryant Says He’s Calling Off Target Boycott While These Advocates Claim They Plan To Continue Holding The Company Accountable
Rev. Jamal Bryant is calling off the Target boycott. Boycott Explained As AFROTECH previously told you, in early 2025, Target…
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At Age 16, Vishnu Kannan Sold His AI Startup For $2M In Stock – AfroTech
Vishnu Kannan has accomplished something few teenagers can claim. At age 16, he sold his tech startup, Room40 AI, for…
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Dr. Dre Officially Becomes A Billionaire, According To Forbes – AfroTech
Dr. Dre is officially a billionaire. Forbes released its World’s Billionaires List for 2026, which includes 3,428 entrepreneurs, investors, and…
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Dr. Abi Oladele Is The Founder Of A Science-Backed And Beauty-Centered Oral Health Brand – AfroTech
Dr. Abi Oladele has launched a science-backed oral brand that prioritizes health over aesthetics. The first-generation Nigerian American was raised…
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Over $1M In Federal Funding Awarded To Morris Brown College To Support Hospitality Management Program – AfroTech
Morris Brown College has been awarded new funding to support its hospitality management program. The Historically Black College and University…
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