How Kiva Boosts Black Entrepreneurs, One Loan At a Time
The nonprofit crowdfunding platform has high rates of African American borrowers in the East and Midwest, including Baltimore, New York City, and Detroit.
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Black Digital Platform Creators Cash in on Connecting Users to Social Capital
Within the last year alone, Black tech platform creators have emerged to claim their stake in the multibillion-dollar professional networking scene. As networking offline and online converge, Black founders are developing digital tools to help users access deeper social connections that spill over from online environments into the real world.
Are Black Mayors Adequately Future-Proofing Cities for Black Residents?
Today, Black mayors are tasked with two important roles: develop a vision for their cities which may include the adoption of “smart city” initiatives and large-scale tech-sector job growth; and attempt to help Black communities bounce back from decades-long discriminatory policies and disinvestment to ensure their participation in the global economy.
The Private Group Pushing Black Tech Talent into AI Jobs
In the crevices of the digital world, the Black in AI community has emerged as a response to the shortage of Black people being represented within the space of AI. In addition to its existence within private digital rooms, the community boasts one of few AI conferences where Black talent is centered at the forefront of research and innovation.
Here’s Where and How Black Investors Are Placing Their Bets
J.J. McCorvey, explores how a few Black investors are thinking about the discovery and support of various niche industries and communities.
Black Researchers Lead the Call to Teach Ethics and Equity to the Tech Industry
Two African-American professors at Columbia University are spearheading efforts to introduce social work students to the field of technology. The unlikely merger of the two fields aims to help humanize technology by preparing social workers for an ever-evolving technologized world.
Building an Inclusive Tech Future: Are Black Tech Ecosystems Sustainable?
Without a long-term viable plan for sustainability, ecosystem leaders may rely too heavily on scarce dollars and risk unavoidable constraints when funding priorities shift.
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.
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 serious commitment to change. Since being appointed to Senior Vice President for Political and Industry Affairs for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) last April, Moore leads the organization’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill around tech policy and oversees its various diversity …
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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 absorb impactful trends in tech and startup culture with the opportunity to snag a coveted job at some of the world’s leading tech companies. The annual festival is a celebration of nearly 75,000 tech and entertainment enthusiasts featuring HBCU@SXSW, an official …
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