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Andrew Yang Was Offered A Million-Dollar Check To ‘Start Something With AI In The Name’ — ‘There’s Too Much Money And Not Enough Discernment Going Into That Space’ – AfroTech
Andrew Yang got right to the chase during the 2026 AFROTECH™ Conference. Yang was a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and…
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‘Bad Data Is Costing Black Lives’: Two Experts At AFROTECH™ On Who Gets Included When Technology Is Built And Tested – AfroTech
As Jay-Z once rapped, numbers don’t lie. But what happens when the data is skewed? During the HealthStack Conference portion…
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In The AI Era, Dr. Timnit Gebru Says The World Should Not Accept The Devaluing Of Black People — ‘Technology Needs To Work For Us’ – AfroTech
Dr. Timnit Gebru believes Black people should not be devalued in the pursuit of tech innovations, particularly in AI. Gebru…
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Founder And CEO Thai Randolph Built The Infrastructure For Creators Pursuing ‘Everyday IP Opportunities’ – AfroTech
Thai Randolph worked with one of the world’s largest creators. Now, she’s building the infrastructure to help more creators scale.…
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Chasity Monroe Named CEO Of The Mane Choice, Will Champion Efforts In ‘Groundbreaking Hair Growth Technology’ – AfroTech
In a full-circle moment, Chasity Monroe has been recognized by her alma mater following her appointment as CEO of The…
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Damian Lillard Co-Founded An Insoles Company that Reached $8M In Annual Revenue Last Year – AfroTech
NBA player Damian Lillard co-founded an athlete-backed company to help with performance and foot comfort. Move Insoles Plantar fasciitis and…
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Keith Lee Celebrates Grand Opening Of His Brother’s New Restaurant In Dallas – AfroTech
Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee is planting his roots in Dallas. Coming from the UFC, food was central to his…
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Alabama HBCU Student Awarded Grand Prize For Networking Platform Creating Community Among Student Interns – AfroTech
The HBCU entrepreneurship community in Birmingham, AL, just received a funding boost. Alabama leads the nation in the number of…
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Media Mogul Byron Allen Sells His Stake In Starz – AfroTech
Media mogul Byron Allen has sold his stake in Starz. AFROTECH™ reported in March that the investor and businessman had…
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The Lip Bar Says It Aims To Reach More Customers At Target Beyond Its Millennial Black Women Base – AfroTech
The Lip Bar is embracing inclusivity in its business model beyond millennial Black women. At a panel at ADWEEK House…
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