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Huston-Tillotson University Receives Historic $150M Donation That Will Support ‘Innovative Scholarships’
Huston-Tillotson University has received a historic donation. $150M Commitment From Moody Foundation The private Historically Black College and University (HBCU)…
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Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy Orders Temporary Halt To Data Center Plans At Former Landover Mall In Maryland
Prince George’s County has paused plans for a data center at the former Landover Mall site in Landover, MD, following…
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How ‘The Blind Side’ And Eight NFL Seasons Impacted Michael Oher’s Net Worth
Most people recognize Michael Oher as the inspiration behind “The Blind Side,” the blockbuster film about a homeless teenager adopted…
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Group Black, Co-Founded By Richelieu Dennis, Faces Lawsuits For Millions In Alleged Unpaid Bills
Group Black, co-founded in June 2021 by Richelieu Dennis, Bonin Bough, and Travis Montaque, sought to secure advertising commitments from brands…
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Cheryl McKissack Daniel Is Carrying On Her Family’s Legacy — Leading the Nation’s Oldest Black-Owned Construction Firm
Cheryl McKissack Daniel is president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, the nation’s oldest Black-owned architecture, construction, and engineering firm,…
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Anthony Gee’s Experience On Wall Street And Working In VC Inspired The Launch Of This Atlanta Hub Benefiting Black Women Entrepreneurs
Anthony Gee, who previously worked on Wall Street, is behind a community hub benefiting Black women entrepreneurs. In a conversation…
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This Neurosurgeon Saved A Patient From Premature Organ Donation — Now He’s Developing A Tool To Measure Consciousness
Six years ago, Larry Black Jr. lay on an operating table at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Missouri,…
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Urges Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell To Take Action As Black Women’s Unemployment Rate Continues To Climb
As unemployment continues to rise among Black workers, particularly Black women, Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) is urging Federal Reserve Chair…
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Russell Westbrook Invests In N4XT, A Global Event Experience Company That Merges Fashion, Beauty, Culture, and Gaming
Russell Westbrook has added a new venture to his portfolio. The NBA player is now an investor in N4XT Experiences.…
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Roc Nation Forms Partnership That Will Allow New Yorkers To Invest In Its Proposed Casino
New Yorkers will have the opportunity to invest in plans for a new casino. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Jay-Z’s Roc…
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