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Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that’s not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry: “Why aren’t there more black people in tech?” The vast majority of top executives at the leading Silicon Valley tech firms are white men. Women and Asians have made some […]

Washington D.C. ranks atop a newly released National Urban League Policy Institute study that lists the top metropolitan areas for Black-owned businesses. Los Angeles and Chicago came in at number two and three respectively when it comes to cities best suited for Black business. See also: Rick Perry Jeopardizes Campaign With ‘The Stumble’ See also: Weekend Getaway […]

That’s the backdrop for the heated debate over the scarcity of Blacks in technology sectors, particularly in Silicon Valley — the Mecca of start-up innovations and venture capital. “It’s true that few Black tech entrepreneurs exist,” says Chad Womack, a biotech entrepreneur, STEM education advocate and fellow co-founder of the BICI. “And there would be […]

A Gawker.com writer recently called the comments of Techcrunch founder Michael Arrington a “dumb race rampage.” Arrington has been under fire for his comments in an interview with CNN correspondent Soledad O’Brien for the network’s Black in America series. See Also: Black In America 4 Exclusive Trailer See Also: CNN’s Soledad O’Brien Talks To NewsOne About […]

Technology writer and entrepreneur Zennie Abraham recently posted an article on his blog on SFGate.com talking about the recent controversy surrounding Techcrunch founder Michael Arrington’s comments on diversity in Silicon Valley. Arrington said in an interview for CNN’s Black in America 4 that there aren’t any Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. The comment ignited a […]

Last week Techcrunch founder Michael Arrington raised eyebrows when he said he never met a single Black entrepreneur. *View Video Here* The words angered many in the African American technology community. See Also: Black In America 4 Exclusive Trailer See Also: CNN’s Soledad O’Brien Talks To NewsOne About NewMe Accelerator, Black In America 4 But […]

This week has been a busy one with Occupy Wall Street Protests and prowling Presidential hopefuls. Here are the top Tweets this week from notable Black politicians, entrepreneurs, celebrities, etc. Did Twitter Erase Troy Davis As A Trending Topic Rihanna And Ciara Beef On Twitter

I was in the middle of my Sunday ritual of reading the tech sections of various publications when I came across a story on the New York Times website that discussed the level of effectiveness of classroom software as a means to improve leaning opportunities for youth across the company. I agree that this topic […]

Here at NewsOne we decided to take the time to monitor Twitter and pick out the top 10 tweets of the week by notable Black politicians, entrepreneurs, celebrities, etc. Check out the list today which highlights the likes of Goldie Taylor, Russell Simmons, and Toure to name a few. RELATED: Did Twitter Erase Troy Davis […]

The recent announcement of the release of Apple’s iPhone 4s has caused a great deal of attention in the media. One thing the media has overlooked it the use of coltan, one of the key minerals used in the iPhone’s circuit board. Coltan, which is mined in the war ravaged country of the Congo, is […]

With the death of Steve Jobs shocking not only the technology world, but the world as a whole, several employees here at InteractiveOne decided to take the time out to speak about the impact Jobs had on their lives. In this video, you will hear the heartfelt words of Chief Technology Officer Navarrow Wright, Art […]

Hellobeautiful Editorial Director Leigh Davenport took the time to write about her love for Apple products and on the impact Steve Jobs death had on her. Check out an excerpt from the piece below: Steve Jobs didn’t just create products, he created consumer identities.  Sure, he changed the way we listen to music, chat on […]