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Black-Owned Redemption Bank Rolls Out Debit Card Program Supporting Single Mothers In Need – AfroTech
Redemption Bank is supporting single mothers through its latest launch. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Redemption Bank is Black-owned, marking a…
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Biomechanical Engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi Raises $7M Seed Round For Patent-Pending Braid Assist Device For Professional Stylists – AfroTech
Yinka Ogunbiyi has secured funding for her device, which is poised to transform the professional hair-braiding industry. HaloBraid In 2025,…
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Survey Finds Bias Gaps In AI Industry’s Efforts To Build Inclusive Products For LGBTQ+ Users – AfroTech
AI touches nearly every aspect of daily life, from features in products by companies like Apple and Google to influencing…
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Thousands Of ‘Sweet V. McMahon’ Class Members Notified Their Student Loans Will Be Discharged – AfroTech
Nearly 30,000 student loan borrowers will be granted relief. A class action lawsuit, Sweet v. Cardona, was filed in 2019 against…
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How Tech Is Being Used To Keep LGBTQ+ Communities Safe During Pride Month – AfroTech
A new study has been released that examines the safety of the digital landscape for the LGBTQ+ community. LGBT Tech…
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23-Year-Old Daniel Cressy Becomes First Person In Louisiana Cured Of Sickle Cell Disease Through Gene Therapy – AfroTech
Twenty-three-year-old Daniel Cressy already wants to pay it forward after experiencing a medical breakthrough in Louisiana. In 2023, the New…
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Black-Owned Philly-Style Italian Water Ice Company Opened In Downtown Disney On Juneteenth – AfroTech
A Los Angeles-based food truck has now expanded to Disney. Entrepreneur Lemeir Mitchell moved to Los Angeles after his brother’s…
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California Judge Upholds Discrimination Claims In Lawsuit Filed Against Workday’s AI Job Screening Tools – AfroTech
A California judge has upheld some discrimination claims brought against Workday regarding its AI-powered screening tools for hiring. As AFROTECH™ previously…
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AI Screening Tools Being Used By US Employers Are Showing Racial Bias Toward Black And Asian Job Applicants – AfroTech
A new study reveals that racial bias arises when employers rely on AI screening tools to evaluate job applicants. The…
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Why Demond Martin Left A Career At One Of The Largest Global Hedge Funds To Start A Health And Wellness Brand – AfroTech
Demond Martin had “extraordinary breaks in life” that have helped him to become a leader in the health and wellness…
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