Indiana Pacers v Toronto Raptors

Pascal Siakam Donates Laptops To Toronto Youth

NBA star Pascal Siakam donated over 150 laptops to youth in Toronto.
by Brandee Sanders
06.26.22
4th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema And Television Presented By The Critics Choice Association

Method Man Joins Initiative That Empowers Independent Musicians

Legendary rapper Method Man has teamed up with Intercept Music to empower independent music artists to have ownership of their…
by NewsOne Staff
04.23.22
2021 AFI Fest: Closing Night Premiere Of Warner Bros. "King Richard" - Arrivals

Serena Williams Supports Initiative That Empowers Black Engineers

Serena Williams has joined forces with the company Karat to increase the representation of Black engineers in tech.
by Brandee Sanders
04.21.22
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CAU Receives $11.8M To Cultivate Metaverse Hub

Clark Atlanta University has received an $11.8 million endowment for the creation of a knowledge-focused metaverse hub.
by NewsOne Staff
04.02.22
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UNCF Launches HBCUv Platform To Advance Digital Learning

The United Negro College Fund has launched an online platform dubbed HBCUv to advance digital learning and cultivate community.
by Brandee Sanders
03.26.22
2022 SXSW Conference And Festival - Day 5

Songstress Ashanti Makes Tech History With New Partnership

Songstress Ashanti has made history as the first Black woman music artist to be the co-founder of a Web3 platform.
by NewsOne Staff
03.19.22
Judith Jacques-Laguerre, founder of Black Women in Media

Black Women In Media Exemplifies The Power Of…

Entrepreneur Judith Jacques-Laguerre founded Black Women in Media to amplify the accomplishments and celebrate the brilliance of Black women.
by Brandee Sanders
02.16.22
Premiere Of Warner Bros "Space Jam: A New Legacy" - Arrivals

LeBron Leads Cryptocurrency Education Initiative For Youth

LeBron James has teamed up with Crypto.com for the creation of a cryptocurrency education program for youth.
by Brandee Sanders
02.07.22
Atlanta Falcons v Jacksonville Jaguars

NFL Player Launches STEAM-Focused Nonprofit For Youth

NFL player Emmanuel Ellerbee has founded a nonprofit designed to introduce student-athletes to STEM.
by NewsOne Staff
12.11.21
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Clark Atlanta Joins Apple’s Tech Education Initiative

Clark Atlanta University has joined Apple and Tennessee State University’s tech education initiative.
by NewsOne Staff
09.05.21
Rihanna's 5th Annual Diamond Ball

Pharrell Williams Donates $1M To Black-Owned Tech Startup

Pharrell Williams recently awarded $1 million to a Black-owned tech startup.
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
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will.i.am Helps Make STEAM Education More Accessible

will.i.am teamed up with the Los Angeles Unified School District for the creation of a robotics program for children in…
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
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Digital Platform Celebrating Black Innovators Raises $450K

A Black-owned digital platform designed to educate and empower innovators has received a major boost in venture capital funding.
by NewsOne Staff
08.26.21
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National Urban League Unveils Digital Equity Initiative

The National Urban League has unveiled an initiative designed to address the digital divide.
by NewsOne Staff
09.29.21
TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 - Day 3

Diddy, LL Cool J Invest In Tech Startup

A Black-led tech startup has received investments from Diddy and LL Cool J.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
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Pinterest Appoints Its First Black Board Member

Andrea Wishom has made history as Pinterest’s first Black board member.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
African American in Prison

Flikshop App Aims To Combat Recidivism

Social entrepreneur Marcus Bullock is using his business Flikshop to keep families connected with their incarcerated loved ones and combat…
by Brandee Sanders
10.01.21
Houston Rockets v Utah Jazz

Westbrook Donates Laptops To Needy Students In Houston

NBA star Russell Westbrook donated 650 computers to underprivileged students in Houston so they can continue learning amid the coronavirus…
by NewsOne Staff
10.09.21
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Google Donates $3M Toward NAACP’s STEAM Program

Google.org has donated $3 million to support the NAACP’s STEM education program.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
XBOX Gaming Console

Black Gaming Entrepreneur Lands Deal With Xbox

The founder of Minnesota’s first Black-owned gaming development studio has inked a deal with Xbox.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21