Technology

Kimberly Bryant, Founder of Black Girls Code, joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to talk about getting Black youth involved in technology and coding. Bryant’s organization provides pre-teen girls of color the opportunity to learn in-demand skills in technology and computer programming at a time when they are naturally thinking about what they want to be […]

Why is giving to the community good for business? Deborah Elam, president of the GE Foundation, told NewsOne how it works. We caught up with her at the Diversity Affluence Brunch in Sag Harbor, NY, where she was honored in July. “The intersection of philanthropy – where we can give back, [because] people can feel good working for a […]

At the heart of innovation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research are fundamental questions. Marian Croak, a senior vice president at AT&T Labs who is one of the leading women in STEM research, told NewsOne what it takes to innovate. We caught up with her at the Diversity Affluence Brunch in Sag Harbor, NY, where she was […]

It’s time to get ready to go back-to-school, Roland Martin and Christen Rochon of  DivasAndDorks.com break down on all the best tech for the new school year on “NewsOne Now.” For a complete list of the best back-to-school tech visit DivasAndDorks.com. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One. 

The 5th Annual Diversity Affluence Brunch showcases the achievements of people from diverse backgrounds who have built success within their respective industries. These are people who continue to take their success to the next level by progressing and influencing diversity and multicultural business agendas and positive social impact in the world. Attendees and honorees included […]

Jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are projected to grow by 17 percent by 2018, compared to 9.8 percent for jobs in other fields, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Commerce. That’s good and bad news for women and minorities, who are barely represented in one of the nation’s fastest growing job […]

Minority media ownership is on the decline.  Federal Communications Commission Commissioner, Ajit Pai details what the FCC is doing to combat this disturbing trend. SEE ALSO: Join Hundreds Of Black Bloggers In New York City For Blogging While Brown 2014! Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One.  […]

Will the internet remain open or will large corporations control access to the internet through increased pricing for faster broadband access to the World Wide Web? Brent Skorup, Nicol Turner-Lee, Ph.D. and Julian Sanchez joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss what net neutrality could mean to you and your business. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland […]

  Alright, so we’ve all been there: you’re scrolling down your Facebook timeline, Twitter or Instagram feeds and you come across content that you just can’t believe someone posted. If you haven’t had that moment then you’re probably the one over-sharing. In our highly-connected and uber-social world, it’s important to ask the questions: How much […]

With the South By Southwest (SXSW) festival kicking off over the weekend, thousands have swarmed the town of Austin, Texas to partake of the music and film festival. Over the years, SXSW has expanded its reach into other arenas such as its interactive festival which puts an emphasis on technology. This year, a new focus […]

The SXSW Interactive Festival has only gotten bigger and bigger with each year. This year’s SXSW, this weekend, includes more than 800 sessions on a  variety of innovative topics related to technology – and black techies are also having their say with panels from MVMT50. MVMT50 is a collection of thought leaders from many industries that touch the […]

Community Heroes: an in-depth series on the lives and impact of people giving back to our global communities. Majora Carter Base Of Operations: South Bronx Why she is a Community Hero: As the co-founder and CEO of StartUpBox.SouthBronx, Majora Carter connects communities of color to invest in the growing technology economy as producers of product […]