Independent Black Beauty Brands Gain Clout, Sales Fueled by Instagram Influencer Culture
As more Black beauty brands leverage the direct-to-consumer ecosystem, Instagram is the virtual shop window powering connectivity, personalization, and relatability to women of color who see themselves in the values of the brand’s culture.
3 Black Startups on Why They Failed
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For First-Time Black Startup Investors, PopCom’s Crowdequity Campaign Offers Bridge
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#BlackTechTwitter Emerges as Prolific Online Community Connecting Black Technologists to Jobs, Education, and Community
Pariss Athena was earning just under $50,000 a year working as a wax specialist…
New Intellectual Property Granted at HBCUs Experienced an Uptick Since 2010
In our last data story, we explored the United States Patent & Trademark Office’s…
HBCUs Trail Behind in Intellectual Property Creation
Historically Black colleges and universities, the first of which was founded in 1837, were…
Meet the Woman Leading CTA's $10 Million Commitment to Women and Entrepreneurs of Color
For Tiffany Moore, diversity and inclusion (D&I) is more than just a catchphrase—it’s a…
Atlanta’s 'Godfather of Tech' Has Big Ambitions for the Black Mecca
Most non-ATLiens who know the name Paul Judge learned it from his current cameos…
HBCU@SXSW Presented Its Largest Cohort to Date—Here’s What We’ve Learned
For students of color, South by Southwest (SXSW) serves as a premier destination to…
How Paige & Paxton Uses Identity to Fuel STEM Learning in Elementary Schools
What began as two puzzle characters created more than 30 years ago by journalist…
Black Innovation Thrives in the UK Despite Low Minority Representation in Tech
The United Kingdom tech sector shares common characteristics with its U.S. counterpart: the industry…
Black Tech Startups to Watch at CES
The world’s largest consumer technology show is underway today, opening its doors to industry…
ThePLUG 2018 Rewind: 105 Top Stories in Black Tech
In 2018, our team delivered 234 newsletters with over 1,500 stories highlighting Black and…
This Founder is Developing Wearable Tech for People Suffering from Neuromuscular Disorders
Courtney Williamson, Ph.D. is founder and CEO of AbiliLife, a tech company that engineers products for…
This Former History Teacher Provides VR Field Trips for Children in Low-Income Communities
A year ago, Kai Frazier gave up her home and the life she knew…
The World Needed a New Biodegradable Plastic—We Discovered One at Tuskegee University
As summer of 2018 drew to a close, an ambitious sea voyage launched from…