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Tech
Twins Brothers Are The Founders Behind Japan’s First Majority-Black-Owned Animation Studio, Which Has Created Work For Pokémon, Naruto, And More – AfroTech
These twin brothers flew across the world to pursue their dreams in anime. Raised in Paterson, NJ, Arthell and Darnell…
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Tech
After 5 Years, Andreessen Horowitz Pauses Talent x Opportunity Program For Underserved Founders
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has put its Talent x Opportunity (TxO) program on hold, marking an unexpected shift in the firm’s…
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Tech
Exclusive: Black Operator Ventures Wants To Close The Series A Funding Gap For Black Tech Founders
Black Operator Ventures (Black Ops VC) is working to close the Series A funding gap for Black tech founders. Black…
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Black Business
‘Lift as you rise’: Black women founders mentor the next wave of leaders
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com Across the United States, Black women entrepreneurs are building successful businesses while paving the way…
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Black Business
6 Black Women Founders Redefining Business in 2025
Source: There’s a powerful truth in seeing Black women thrive in business: when we rise, the whole world shifts. Black…
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Black Business
This Is How The Beauty Market Impacts Black Founders’ Mental Health – Essence
Verity Jane Smith / Getty Images Racism has long been proven to have a traumatic impact on Black mental health.…
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Tech
Himalaya Rao-Potlapally Says Lessons Learned From Black Founders Matter Inaugural $10M Fund Will Help Create Long-Term Solutions For Others
Building on the work she did at six previous funds, Himalaya Rao-Potlapally is now leading one with a focus on…
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Crypto
Crypto Founders Push Congress to Back CLARITY Act for Market Structure Reform
TLDR: 65 crypto founders urged lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act for regulatory reform. The bill outlines roles for the…
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Black Business
Black Founders Can Seek $1M Grand Prize To Help Energize Their Business –
by Jeffrey McKinney June 12, 2025 SPARC is helping to close the funding gap for Black founders seeking much-needed capital.…
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Tech
African Tech Founders Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani Launch Thunder Code, A Generative AI Startup, After $9M Seed Round
One of Africa’s most prominent tech founders is stepping back into the spotlight with a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture.…
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